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#retail-media
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
18 minutes ago

Making retail media work harder with smarter data strategies

Retail media networks are growing, and effective data strategies are essential for maximizing value for retailers and brands.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
#plagiarism
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
Marketing
fromPR Daily
3 days ago

The most overrated PR trends today - PR Daily

PR trends fluctuate, with some becoming industry standards while others fade quickly.
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
#digital-advertising
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 day 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
fromThedrum
5 hours ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
Marketing tech
fromInc
4 days ago

Meta Is On Track to Beat Google as the World's Top Ad Platform-Because It Mastered 3 Digital Media Principles

Meta is projected to surpass Google in global digital advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the industry.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 day 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
fromThedrum
5 hours ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
Marketing tech
fromInc
4 days ago

Meta Is On Track to Beat Google as the World's Top Ad Platform-Because It Mastered 3 Digital Media Principles

Meta is projected to surpass Google in global digital advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the industry.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is Meghan Markle really the most trolled person in the world? | Arwa Mahdawi

The global energy crisis persists despite Iran reopening the strait of Hormuz, with significant damage to power infrastructure and ongoing criticism of Meghan Markle.
#geese
Music
fromAV Club
4 days ago

Congratulations, you discovered digital marketing

Geese's Coachella performance included a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Baby', highlighting their connection through the marketing agency Chaotic Good.
Music
fromAV Club
4 days ago

Congratulations, you discovered digital marketing

Geese's Coachella performance included a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Baby', highlighting their connection through the marketing agency Chaotic Good.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, stated, 'We're hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.' This reflects the organization's goal to mobilize students around economic issues.
Right-wing politics
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Data science
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Synthetic research is a promise with a catch | MarTech

Economic pressure for quick research results conflicts with the scientific demand for rigor, leading to potential biases in synthetic data outputs.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
US politics
fromLexington Herald Leader
2 days ago

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don't have to say

Social media influencers promoting political candidates are not legally required to disclose paid endorsements, creating a significant loophole in political advertising regulations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

The proportion of articles that include terms relating to misogynistic abuse dropped to a dismal 1.3% of all global online news in 2025, the lowest level in that period.
Women in technology
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Psychology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds

The Elaboration Likelihood Model explains how motivation and ability influence how people process persuasive information through central and peripheral routes.
Higher education
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is transforming brand discovery and evaluation, necessitating new strategies for understanding brand narratives in AI-generated content.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is transforming brand discovery and evaluation, necessitating new strategies for understanding brand narratives in AI-generated content.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 week 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.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
19 hours ago

Agency leaders debate: Does marketing call for narrower expertise than ever before?

The debate between generalism and specialism in agencies continues, with leaders questioning which approach is more beneficial for success.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: Advertising's Next Phase - ExchangeWire.com

Advertising, streaming, and regulation are converging as platforms focus on monetization amid increasing scrutiny and evolving industry standards.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Kash Patel Fires Off Missive To The Fake News' In Wake of Bombshell Report

FBI Director Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking and plans to sue The Atlantic for false reporting.
fromGamesBeat
2 days ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
Media industry
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

How Declining Attention Spans Are Changing Our Media

Second Screen Viewing influences writers to simplify storylines and dialogue for audiences distracted by their phones.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 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.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 days ago

Uncrap The World

WGAC aims to increase global brand awareness to promote eco-friendly choices and support sanitation access for those in need.
fromThedrum
5 days ago
Social media marketing

5 Tips to Amplify your Social Strategy

Social media is essential for brands to engage audiences and grow their business through a multichannel approach and consistent content delivery.
Marketing tech
fromAol
6 days ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
#prediction-markets
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
#public-relations
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The 3 PR Strategies I Stopped Recommending to Clients After They Backfired

Traditional press releases are losing effectiveness; personalized pitches to journalists yield better results.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The 3 PR Strategies I Stopped Recommending to Clients After They Backfired

Traditional press releases are losing effectiveness; personalized pitches to journalists yield better results.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
5 days ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days 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.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

What we learned from a failed Nota News experiment - Poynter

Nota's experiment with hyperlocal news sites faced issues of plagiarism due to human error, not AI misuse, violating editorial standards.
Social media marketing
fromInman
6 days ago

The 'Carl's a mess' trend shows conversation outperforms

Earning attention requires participation and relatability, as cultural trends reflect real behaviors and invite audience engagement.
Online Community Development
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

The next phase of social strategy: Giving audiences ownership of the story - PR Daily

Brands are shifting from broadcasting authenticity to enabling audience ownership through participatory experiences and community involvement.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Here's the New Playbook for PR in the AI Era

AI visibility requires intentional building of credibility signals like press coverage and authoritative content to avoid losing to competitors.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
#subscription-model
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 weeks ago

The Communications Role Is Changing: 5 Shifts That Matter Most

AI is transforming communications by making earned media a structural necessity for brand reputation.
#ai-in-publishing
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective in editorial tasks and creative processes.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective for tasks like sales, creative production, and marketing.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective in editorial tasks and creative processes.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective for tasks like sales, creative production, and marketing.
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days 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.
Digital life
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Media Literacy Isn't Enough Anymore

Media literacy remains necessary but is insufficient; systemic and platform-level changes are required because AI, scale, and engagement design overwhelm individual judgment.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Social media's tactics, not its content, are in question

Social media algorithms function as harmful, profit-driven products; wealthy taxation, environmental protection of Coyote Valley groundwater and wildlife, and corporate accountability are urgent public concerns.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Misinformation is scaling. We need to get better at countering it

Most days, an email lands in my inbox with the promise to amplify my growth-my newsletter subscribers, the reach of my podcasts, the number of client leads, etc. I've gotten used to random people pitching me on their services, and some of the messages expertly prey on my insecurities as a business owner ("you're leaving so much on the table," et al.). I never answer any of them, but I sometimes wonder which ones might actually be legit.
Artificial intelligence
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

Reluctantly learning from my boyfriend's favorite news creator

Andrew Callaghan's Channel 5 distinguishes itself through direct interviews with subjects in unfolding events, offering perspectives absent from mainstream news coverage.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

War Propaganda Is Now Made for the Algorithm. Journalism Can't Keep Up.

Foreign and domestic propaganda spreads through social media when users amplify content that aligns with their existing beliefs, regardless of its manipulative intent or source.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Americans say the news is essential. They just don't enjoy it much. - Poynter

Many Americans feel obligated to stay informed for voting but experience news fatigue, perceive news as irrelevant, and trust their own ability to verify accuracy more than others'.
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.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Breaking the News? Journalism in the Age of AI

Journalism is essential to information ecosystems and must be protected and financed as a public good amid generative AI, unregulated tech giants, and disinformation.
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