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#creator-economy
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.
#youtube
Marketing tech
fromBGR
1 day ago

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Online marketing
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

YouTube increases Premium price again, says 90-second unskippable ads are a bug

YouTube users face longer unskippable ads, with reports of 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Online marketing
fromAndroid Authority
2 days ago

YouTube swears those 90-second non-skippable ads aren't intentional

YouTube is investigating reports of unintentional 90-second non-skippable ads on its TV app, which exceed the standard 30-second limit.
Television
fromTrusted Reviews
2 days ago

Users blast YouTube's new 90-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube is testing unskippable ad blocks of up to 90 seconds for TV app viewers, significantly longer than previous formats.
Marketing tech
fromBGR
1 day ago

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Online marketing
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

YouTube increases Premium price again, says 90-second unskippable ads are a bug

YouTube users face longer unskippable ads, with reports of 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Online marketing
fromAndroid Authority
2 days ago

YouTube swears those 90-second non-skippable ads aren't intentional

YouTube is investigating reports of unintentional 90-second non-skippable ads on its TV app, which exceed the standard 30-second limit.
Television
fromTrusted Reviews
2 days ago

Users blast YouTube's new 90-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube is testing unskippable ad blocks of up to 90 seconds for TV app viewers, significantly longer than previous formats.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 day ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
Marketing
fromInc
11 hours ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.
Intellectual property law
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

Seattle Children's In Wiretap Showdown as Ad Heavyweight Jumps Into Pixel Fight

Seattle Children's Hospital faces legal challenges over website tracking, with potential implications for ad measurement and analytics if plaintiffs succeed.
Business intelligence
fromFairbanks Daily News-Miner
23 hours ago

Why AI Search Matters for Clients. How Brands Can Gain More Visibility, More Trust, and Better Conversion With the Right Strategy

AI Search is crucial for business growth, impacting customer acquisition, brand trust, and visibility in a digital landscape.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Phoebe Gates and the contentious debate over fair pay for influencers

Expectations for budget management differ for founders based on their family wealth, as seen in the case of Phoebe Gates.
fromPopular Science
8 hours ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
#youtube-premium
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Terrible Ads

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, while Rust 2 is not in development according to its studio founder.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Terrible Ads

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, while Rust 2 is not in development according to its studio founder.
#meta
Law
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
Law
fromBBC News
1 day ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
Law
fromNewsmax
2 days ago

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
Law
fromBBC News
1 day ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
Law
fromNewsmax
2 days ago

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.
#amazon-luna
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Apple
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

5 Years Of ATT: What We've Learned, And What The Future Of iOS Performance Looks Like | AdExchanger

Apple's AppTrackingTransparency led to a significant decline in user tracking, forcing a shift to privacy-preserving measurement methods.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Amazon Pulls Support for Perfectly Fine Older Kindles

Amazon will stop supporting Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier, limiting access to the Kindle Store and contributing to e-waste.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.
Media industry
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
#spotify
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 day ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 day ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
#netflix
Television
fromVulture
1 day ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Television
fromVulture
1 day ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The EFF is quitting X

Last year, our 1,500 posts earned roughly 13 million impressions for the entire year. To put it bluntly, an X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago.
Privacy technologies
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
14 hours ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Law
fromEdSurge
3 days ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.
#polymarket
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.
Television
fromCBR
1 day ago

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Visible AI in marketing is four times more likely to cost brands trust than build it

Consumers are four times more likely to trust brands less when they notice AI-generated content in marketing.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
3 days ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Got $10,000? Here's the Clear Winner Between Meta and Alphabet

Alphabet and Meta both exceeded quarterly expectations, but their business models and AI strategies differ significantly.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Tubi is pioneering a ChatGPT-native app launch, showcasing the integration of AI technology into streaming services and enhancing user engagement through innovative features.
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
Law
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Media Briefing: Another AI threat emerges for publishers: the third-party scraper

Publishers are alarmed as third-party web scrapers profit from their content without compensation, creating a black market for AI content licensing.
Marketing tech
fromGeeky Gadgets
1 day ago

Why Your AI Adverts Are Missing the Mark & How to Fix Them

AI-generated ads require detailed prompts for effectiveness, ensuring alignment with brand voice and campaign goals.
#ai-in-advertising
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Marketing tech

What Is AI Automating In Ad Tech? | AdExchanger

AI is increasingly replacing functions in ad tech, particularly in A/B testing and creative optimization.
fromEMARKETER
2 days ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

EFF is the latest organization to leave X | TechCrunch

X's declining engagement has led the EFF to leave the platform after nearly 20 years due to significantly reduced post visibility.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

The Washington Post's Arc XP adds TollBit to help publishers make money from AI bot traffic

Arc XP integrates with TollBit to help publishers monetize AI bot traffic and manage scraping effectively.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
2 days ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
Media industry
fromTechdirt
2 days ago

Someone Filed a Bogus DMCA Notice to Kill a Story About A Sketchy SEO Firm. It Worked - Briefly.

The DMCA's notice-and-takedown system encourages abuse, prioritizing speed over accuracy and allowing censorship by those with dishonest intentions.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

APM / Streamguys join to launch new marketplace for podcasting and livestreaming

American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network to support noncommercial public media stations with a digital underwriting marketplace.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

The More Things Change, The More Marketing Stays The Same

The media landscape evolves, but core challenges for marketers remain consistent over time.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 days ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Teads Expands Commitment to Inventory Quality & Safety Through Partnership with NewsGuard

Teads expands partnership with NewsGuard to enhance inventory quality and brand safety in its advertising marketplace.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
Media industry

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
5 days ago

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Who Needs 'Corrosive Intermediaries' Anyway? | AdExchanger

Publishers face significant challenges but can innovate to improve their position in the programmatic supply chain.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 week ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Media industry
fromTech Times
5 days ago

Substack Writers Transform Newsletter Platforms with Paid Subs and the Power of the Creator Economy

Substack empowers independent writers to manage their own audiences and monetize content through a simple, community-driven newsletter platform.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
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