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Marketing
fromForbes
5 hours ago

8 Ways Creators Can Monetize Away From Socials

Creators are diversifying income streams beyond brand deals, focusing on in-person events and digital services for stability and growth.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
21 hours ago

Media Briefing: As traffic declines, publishers see gains in commerce conversions and CTR

Shrinking audiences are leading to stronger conversions and increased commerce revenue for some publishers.
#independent-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
14 hours ago

Can journalists really make a living on Substack? - Poynter

Independent journalism on platforms like Substack is increasingly seen as a viable career option for journalists seeking alternatives to traditional media outlets.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 week ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Media industry
fromPoynter
14 hours ago

Can journalists really make a living on Substack? - Poynter

Independent journalism on platforms like Substack is increasingly seen as a viable career option for journalists seeking alternatives to traditional media outlets.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 week ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
#meta
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
17 hours ago

Digest: DSP Bedrock Platform Pilots Index Exchange's Index Cloud; Meta Sued Over Scam Ads; Radiocentre Urges MPs to Reject BBC Ads

Index Exchange launches Index Cloud to enhance programmatic auctions, while CFA sues Meta for allowing scam ads, and Radiocentre opposes BBC advertising.
#youtube
Podcast
fromDigiday
21 hours ago

YouTube is turning audio into an ad product - SiriusXM is selling it

YouTube partners with SiriusXM Media to monetize audio content on the platform, focusing on podcast and background music streams.
Podcast
fromDigiday
21 hours ago

YouTube is turning audio into an ad product - SiriusXM is selling it

YouTube partners with SiriusXM Media to monetize audio content on the platform, focusing on podcast and background music streams.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
12 hours ago

Ads are the worst thing about YouTube livestreams, but Google may have (loudly) fixed them

YouTube is testing a new mobile livestream ad format that plays below the video, allowing users to watch while ads play.
Media industry
fromTheankler
1 day ago

Creator Exit Playbook: How MatPat Built - and Sold - a YouTube Empire

Creators are now building businesses designed for sale, following the Patricks' successful model with Theorist Media.
Marketing tech
from9to5Google
1 day ago

YouTube teams up with SiriusXM for audio ads on podcasts, more

SiriusXM becomes the exclusive advertising representative for YouTube's audio-first content in the US, enhancing ad offerings for podcasts and similar media.
Media industry
fromEngadget
2 days ago

YouTube is muting push notifications from channels you don't watch

YouTube will mute notifications from creators not engaged with in the last month to reduce clutter and prevent users from disabling notifications.
#transgender-issues
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

NY Times shareholder blasts paper's anti-trans coverage in heated call with publisher - LGBTQ Nation

The New York Times faces criticism for its coverage of transgender issues, with claims of contributing to discrimination against the trans community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

NY Times shareholder blasts paper's anti-trans coverage in heated call with publisher - LGBTQ Nation

The New York Times faces criticism for its coverage of transgender issues, with claims of contributing to discrimination against the trans community.
World news
fromPrx
4 hours ago

The World

Israeli forces killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, prompting accusations of a war crime from Lebanese officials.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

fromForbes
3 days ago
Digital life

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago
Media industry

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Digital life
fromForbes
3 days ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Jake Tapper Rides Trump for Demanding CNN Say JOB WELL DONE MR. PRESIDENT': Among Other Reasons'

President Trump demands credit for his actions regarding Iran, while Jake Tapper critiques this request during his commentary.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
14 hours ago

Life Isn't Easy in the OnlyFans Economy

Margo, a naive college student, turns to OnlyFans for financial survival after dropping out and becoming a single mother.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Czech journalists threaten to strike over plan to scrap licence fees

Adoption of the bill would introduce direct political influence over Czech Television by changing a funding model that has functioned for decades. We see this as a direct threat to its independence.
Europe politics
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

If Your Audience Isn't Interacting, Your Brand Is Just an Illusion

Building a meaningful brand requires patience, genuine value, and trust, focusing on audience engagement rather than vanity metrics.
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Alex Jones Strips in Rant About The Onion, InfoWars Deal

Jones raved that 'the left' are 'bodysnatchers. They're skin walkers. They literally take your skin.' He emphasized that The Onion is 'taking on our skin,' reflecting his bizarre fixation on skin during the rant.
US politics
#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Trusted Media Brands Gets An AI Assist To Sell Cross-Platform Audiences | AdExchanger

Buyers seek a unified view of ad performance, while publishers face challenges integrating diverse inventory and data sources.
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Marketing tech

The Tech Lab's New Programmatic Governance Council Is So Over All The Ad Tech Drama | AdExchanger

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
9 hours ago

Pubstack Unveils 'Spark for Publishers' to End Publisher Inventory Commoditisation

Pubstack launches Spark for Publishers to help publishers reclaim value in programmatic advertising by enhancing inventory visibility and demand matching.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Trusted Media Brands Gets An AI Assist To Sell Cross-Platform Audiences | AdExchanger

Buyers seek a unified view of ad performance, while publishers face challenges integrating diverse inventory and data sources.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Tech Lab's New Programmatic Governance Council Is So Over All The Ad Tech Drama | AdExchanger

IAB Tech Lab formed the Programmatic Governance Council to address transparency issues in the $200 billion programmatic ad market.
Digital life
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
Marketing
fromThedrum
19 hours ago

10 common mistakes that reduce your communications ROI (and how to fix them!)

Aligning communications strategies with business vision and sales activity is crucial for maximizing ROI.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

YouTube Partners With SiriusXM on Audio Advertising For Podcasts and More

SiriusXM partners with YouTube to enhance ad measurement for audio content, leveraging their combined reach in the podcasting space.
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Truth Social owner Trump Media ousts ex-congressman CEO after massive stock plunge

Trump Media & Technology replaces Devin Nunes with Kevin McGurn as CEO after a significant stock collapse, losing over $6 billion in investor wealth.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Kash Patel Gets Into Heated Exchange Over Lawsuit Confusion

Kash Patel accused The Atlantic and writer Sarah Fitzpatrick of publishing obviously fabricated stories about him in an effort to destroy his career, citing more than two dozen unnamed witnesses.
US politics
Television
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Bluesky set out to fix social media. Now it's running into familiar problems

Bluesky experienced rapid growth after Trump's 2024 win but now struggles with user retention and a sustainable business model.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
21 hours ago

Buyers Are So Over Meta's Overhauls; PayPal Enters The TV Measurement Fray | AdExchanger

Dramatic changes in advertising platforms can disrupt customer experiences and analytics, leading to frustration and confusion.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
15 hours ago

How To Keep Growing Despite Major Digital Ad Changes

Businesses must adapt their ad strategies to navigate changing restrictions and maintain growth despite reduced flexibility.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
21 hours ago

Buyers Are So Over Meta's Overhauls; PayPal Enters The TV Measurement Fray | AdExchanger

Dramatic changes in advertising platforms can disrupt customer experiences and analytics, leading to frustration and confusion.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
15 hours ago

How To Keep Growing Despite Major Digital Ad Changes

Businesses must adapt their ad strategies to navigate changing restrictions and maintain growth despite reduced flexibility.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Agents Play Nice, Ad Tech Does Not; The Cool Kids Click | AdExchanger

Agentic systems require interoperability, but competition among players may hinder industry adoption of new advertising technologies.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
9 hours ago

NBCU's Peacock Is Officially On Its Way To Profitability | AdExchanger

NBCUniversal's 'Legendary February' generated $2.2 billion in ad sales, driving significant revenue growth for Comcast and Peacock.
Social media marketing
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

How Extremist Groups Are Sharing a Global Media Strategy

Adversarial groups are adopting a universal media strategy, learning from each other to enhance their communication methods across various platforms.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 hours ago

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.
#meta-platforms
Social media marketing
fromVogue
1 day ago

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
Social media marketing
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Sarthak Trikha Knows What Needs to Happen When a Viral Page Disappears Overnight - The Village Voice

Internet success can vanish quickly, highlighting the fragility of online presence and the importance of adaptability.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
9 hours ago

Firefly Expands Programmatic Capabilities Through Integration with VIOOH

Firefly integrates with VIOOH to enhance programmatic access to moving out-of-home advertising.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

How The Financial Times is betting on personality-led vodcasts as its next subscription lever

The Financial Times launches 'The Story of Money' to engage potential subscribers through a multi-platform vodcast and podcast strategy.
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."
Social media marketing
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
1 day ago

A whole new way to think about TV advertising | MarTech

Television advertising is evolving with AI-driven product placements, addressing viewer engagement and improving return on ad spend.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
2 days ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

TikTok has received a security certification for its U.S. data protection systems, while also upgrading its ad creation tools with AI features.
Media industry
from3blmedia
1 day ago

Two Years of Engagement: What 3BL's Distribution Network

Content distributed through 3BL's network generated over 527 million impressions and 25 million page views, demonstrating effective audience engagement.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls | TechCrunch

Beehiiv is evolving into an all-in-one platform for creators with new features like webinars, AI analytics, metered paywalls, and paid trials.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 days ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine

The Internet Archive faces challenges as major media outlets block access to its content due to fears of AI misuse.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

It Was a Bold, Multimillion-Dollar Experiment. They Wanted to Change Cable News Forever. What They Actually Did Was Far More Revealing.

Modern cable news struggles due to partisanship, prompting networks like NewsNation to adopt a centrist approach to attract viewers.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

How The Telegraph leveraged user-generated content in their coverage of the Ukraine crisis

The Telegraph won the 'Best Crowd Sourcing' award for using user-generated content to enhance coverage of the Ukraine crisis.
#digital-advertising
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
4 days ago

Creator marketing now a core media channel' while search slows: IAB

Digital advertising revenue reached $294.6 billion in 2025, driven by video, creator content, and performance media despite economic challenges.
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

New industry group to reshape programmatic advertising

Automation is transforming digital advertising, necessitating transparency and governance to address inefficiencies in programmatic transactions.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
4 days ago

Creator marketing now a core media channel' while search slows: IAB

Digital advertising revenue reached $294.6 billion in 2025, driven by video, creator content, and performance media despite economic challenges.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Digital publisher audit program launched with ANA support

AAM launched a free digital publisher audit program to combat advertising fraud and enhance transparency in digital media.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

impact.com Expands YouTube Collaboration with Creator Partnerships API Adoption

impact.com expands collaboration with YouTube to enhance creator marketing campaign management using verified data.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

How native CTV is solving the channel's attention problem

CTV has entered a performance era, focusing on results and effective formats that turn viewer attention into action.
#plagiarism
Media industry
fromFuturism
6 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
6 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
Media industry
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

From page views to propensity: How the Daily Mail is retooling for a zero-click world

The Mail is shifting focus from page views to quality engagement metrics like time spent and repeat visits due to changes in user behavior.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week 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.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why the 2023 economy won't spark a race to the bottom on media

Brands are avoiding the 2009 media-cost playbook by protecting budgets, resisting commoditization, and prioritizing strategic media value over lowest-cost buying during economic downturns.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic is dying as a media metric. What comes next is more important

AI is significantly reducing traffic to major tech media sites, but publishers with strong brands and loyal audiences are adapting through paywalls and diversified strategies rather than facing business decline.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Four things about Yahoo News that may surprise you

Yahoo attracts 180 million monthly visitors through habit-driven features and maintains strong engagement, ranking among the top news sites with only CNN and Fox News having higher weekly visitor frequency.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Is it hypocritical for news publishers to complain about tech companies' platforms - but still be on them?

Publishers criticize dominant platforms yet continue using them because audience reach and incremental revenue outweigh motives to disentangle.
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