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Media industry
fromWIRED
7 hours 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.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day 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.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 hour ago

New York Times Makes Substantial Changes to Article That Glazed a Sleazy AI Startup: "Our Piece Should Have Included That Information"

Medvi, an AI-driven startup, faces legal scrutiny and regulatory violations despite being portrayed as a success story by the New York Times.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
14 hours 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.
#ai
Digital life
fromdiacritical
2 days ago

From Messages to Conversations: AI Agents are Changing how we Find Culture

Automated web traffic has surged, with AI bots now significantly outnumbering human visitors, impacting arts organizations and cultural discovery.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day 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.
fromDigiday
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Digital life
fromdiacritical
2 days ago

From Messages to Conversations: AI Agents are Changing how we Find Culture

Automated web traffic has surged, with AI bots now significantly outnumbering human visitors, impacting arts organizations and cultural discovery.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
more#ai
fromSlate Magazine
1 hour ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
#meta
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours 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
fromgizmodo.com
1 day 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
fromNewsmax
1 day 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
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
1 day 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
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours 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
fromgizmodo.com
1 day 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
fromNewsmax
1 day 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
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
1 day 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.
more#meta
fromScary Mommy
22 hours ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Writing
fromDefector
5 hours ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
fromPrx
22 hours ago

The World

Waves of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon are threatening to derail the US-Iran truce, raising concerns about regional stability.
World news
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 day 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.
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.
Typography
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

4 reasons your writing accidentally sounds AI-generated (and how to fix it) - PR Daily

AI-generated content is losing favor, prompting brands to label their content as human-generated to maintain trust and authenticity.
Agile
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Why the real measure of innovation is human impact | Computer Weekly

CIOs must focus on measurable outcomes like user satisfaction and decision quality to ensure technology initiatives deliver lasting value.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Assembly review TV has rarely seen anything like this delightful gem

The Assembly features celebrities interviewed by young adults with neurodivergence, allowing for direct and profound questions that challenge conventional interview norms.
History
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The Age-Old Urge to Destroy Technology

Resistance to technology has historical roots, exemplified by groups like the Luddites and CLODO, who opposed technological encroachments on society.
#social-media
fromForbes
3 days ago
Online marketing

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

Social media marketing
fromTech Times
7 hours 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.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 day 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
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Online marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
7 hours 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.
Law
fromEdSurge
2 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
1 day 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
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
more#social-media
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
World politics
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
#fact-checking
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
more#fact-checking
fromApaonline
4 days ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Education
fromPR Daily
1 week ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
6 days ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Television
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
11 hours ago

The World of Broadcasting as Depicted on the Big and Little Screen - San Francisco Bay Times

Movies like 'A Face in the Crowd' and 'Network' accurately depict the broadcasting industry's cruelty and complexities.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours 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.
#ai-influencers
Podcast
fromWIRED
8 hours ago

AI Podcasters Really Want to Tell You How to Keep a Man Happy

Becoming a man's biggest source of stress is more detrimental than cheating in relationships.
more#ai-influencers
Law
fromAxios
1 day 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.
#ai-in-writing
Writing
fromFuturism
1 day ago

We Talked to a Writer Accused of Publishing An AI-Generated Essay in The New York Times

AI was involved in the conceptualization and editing of a personal essay published in the New York Times.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How AI Is Creeping Into 'The New York Times'

Concerns arise over AI-generated content in writing, with a New York Times column flagged for potential AI influence.
Writing
fromFuturism
1 day ago

We Talked to a Writer Accused of Publishing An AI-Generated Essay in The New York Times

AI was involved in the conceptualization and editing of a personal essay published in the New York Times.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How AI Is Creeping Into 'The New York Times'

Concerns arise over AI-generated content in writing, with a New York Times column flagged for potential AI influence.
more#ai-in-writing
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Myth Of 'Overnight Success': Why Real PR Momentum Takes Time

Overnight success in PR is a myth; it requires time, effort, and strategic relationship building.
#journalism
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago
Media industry

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

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
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

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.
more#journalism
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Occasionally a picture can change the course of history': 33 scandalous photos that shocked the world

Photographs possess the power to reveal truths and alter perceptions, often linking public figures to scandals in ways that words cannot.
#youtube
Marketing tech
fromBGR
3 hours 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.
Television
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Marketing tech
fromBGR
3 hours 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.
Television
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
more#youtube
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
Marketing
fromFortune
5 days ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 hours ago

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromGeeky Gadgets
8 hours 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.
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
7 hours 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
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day 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.
#ai-in-advertising
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.
more#ai-in-advertising
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

MS NOW is investing in local news and original reporting as it builds a post-NBC identity - Poynter

MS NOW is expanding into local news through partnerships with nonprofit journalism organizations to enhance original reporting and localized coverage.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 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
from24/7 Wall St.
21 hours 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

When Ad Tech Sprinkles Fairy Dust... - ExchangeWire.com

Special ingredients often serve narrative purposes rather than enhancing performance, both in cosmetics and ad tech.
fromExchangewire
10 hours 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
Media industry
fromRAIN News
2 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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day 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
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
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Q&A: What Tucker Carlson's path reveals about where journalism is headed - Poynter

Tucker Carlson's career exemplifies the decline of journalism and the rise of media influencers over traditional journalists.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

ProPublica journalists walk off the job in first U.S. newsroom strike over AI

Propublica Guild members went on a 24-hour strike to pressure management for fair pay and protections against AI-related layoffs.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 day 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
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

How will the consolidation of Indy TV stations change our city? - Poynter

News consolidation reduces the number of local stories and jobs, negatively impacting community journalism and audience trust.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Nonprofit newsrooms have grown, but they still generate a fraction of what newspapers once did - Poynter

Digital-first nonprofit newsrooms require sustained philanthropic support to achieve financial sustainability and rebuild local news infrastructure lost over the past two decades.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers apply AI to streamline tasks and improve audience experience

Publishers are increasingly integrating AI into editorial workflows to streamline tasks and enhance audience experience.
fromAdweek
3 days ago

The 2026 Brand Genius Creators: Innovating How to Connect With Audiences

Michelladonna goes around the world to celebrate the cats who live and work in bodegas, corner stores, and repair shops on her show, Shop Cats. The bilingual series launched in 2024 on creator-led production platform Mad Realities, and quickly found an audience drawn to its feline stars and Michelladonna's energy and humor.
Media industry
Media industry
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

How V Spehar built a news business from under a desk

News creators like Vitus Spehar are redefining journalism for younger audiences through engaging and accessible content on social media.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why breaking news still wins in the age of AI

AI chatbots and search engines are reducing site visits, but breaking news traffic has increased due to Google's handling of such queries.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the 'AI inflection point' means for journalism

AI agents will centralize knowledge work, rewarding singular authoritative stories while devaluing repetitive, high-volume news output.
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