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11 hours ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.

US politics

fromThe New Yorker

17 hours ago

TMZ Turns Its Pitiless Lens on Politicians

TMZ has expanded its focus to include politicians, highlighting their perceived irresponsibility while enjoying leisure activities during government crises.

fromMiami Herald

9 hours ago

Why authenticity matters more than celebrity in beauty branding

Transparency and consistency are now essential for beauty brands to build consumer loyalty.

fromwww.mediaite.com

David Ellison Hosts Trump Dinner While Awaiting CNN Approval

Ellison's dinner party for Trump and the CBS News crew will be held at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which the president renamed last year from the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Washington DC

Fashion & style

fromBustle

6 Designer Collabs Fashion Editors Can't Wait To Get Their Hands On

Designer collaborations with mass retailers provide accessible fashion at lower price points, allowing consumers to own high-end pieces.

#ai-influencers

fromMail Online

Social media marketing

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

fromThe Atlantic

5 days ago

How Fake People Became Real Influencers

AI influencers are flooding social media, creating a new kind of fatigue where authenticity may no longer matter.

fromMail Online

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.

fromThe Atlantic

5 days ago

How Fake People Became Real Influencers

AI influencers are flooding social media, creating a new kind of fatigue where authenticity may no longer matter.

more#ai-influencers

fromThe Phoblographer

Online Community Development

Where I'd Like the Phoblographer to Go in Modern Journalism

Phoblographer aims to transition to a subscription model to eliminate banner ads and sustain its operations financially.

9 hours ago

The Right Way to Build an Online Community Around Your Brand

Businesses must control their online spaces to mitigate legal, ethical, and reputational risks associated with unmoderated communities.

Online learning

fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007

10 hours ago

Why Smart Brands Are Betting on Education-Led Marketing

Education-led marketing builds trust and fosters engagement by providing valuable knowledge to customers, moving away from traditional marketing tactics.

fromAdvocate.com

12 hours ago

As looksmaxxing rises, its biggest influencer lands in the hospital

Peters later wrote on X that the experience was 'brutal,' sharing that he had been using substances as a way to cope in social settings but acknowledged it was 'not a real solution.'

NYC LGBT

Photography

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Ferraris In Offices, Invented Photo History, And Retro Corporate Mythology Define This Viral AI Wall Street Series

The series presents a stylized fantasy of 1990s Wall Street excess, misleadingly framed as a lost photographic archive.

#social-media

Digital life

Social media has positive benefits for teens

Teens prefer TikTok for entertainment and product information, while Snapchat is favored for connecting with friends and private conversations.

Mental health

fromEngadget

13 hours ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.

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.

Online marketing

1 week 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.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers.

Digital life

Social media has positive benefits for teens

Teens prefer TikTok for entertainment and product information, while Snapchat is favored for connecting with friends and private conversations.

Mental health

fromEngadget

13 hours ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.

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.

Online marketing

1 week 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.

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers.

Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at MAGA Critics on Michelle Obama's Podcast: Don't Tell Me What My Job Is'

Jimmy Kimmel defends his focus on Trump in comedy, asserting it's essential to address current events in his role as a late-night host.

fromHyperallergic

13 hours ago

"Boycott the Bezos Met Gala" Posters Emerge Across NYC

"People are being murdered by ICE. Iran is being bombed. Democratic institutions are being dismantled. Yet Anna Wintour's Vogue and the Met Museum think it's OK to celebrate one of Trump's oligarchs."

Arts

Silicon Valley

fromComputerWeekly.com

18 hours ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.

fromwww.theguardian.com

12 hours ago

Suspicion surrounds death of US influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar

Robinson's family expressed their devastation, stating, 'Nothing about this loss feels real... the suddenness, the unanswered questions, and the distance from home have made this tragedy even more overwhelming for our family.'

US news

Music

fromAV Club

4 hours 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.

Film

fromThe New Yorker

What Zendaya Leaves Unsaid

Zendaya's films often avoid focusing on race, raising questions about the impact on character development and emotional depth.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

You can now buy physical printed books on Spotify

Spotify's Page Match feature syncs reading progress and allows book purchases, enhancing audiobook engagement and expanding language support.

Writing

fromJezebel

Huge Day for People Who Still Cut Their Own Bangs

Lena Dunham's memoir, Famesick, details her life experiences, relationships, and struggles during and after her time on Girls.

Right-wing politics

fromAdvocate.com

14 hours ago

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of 'authoritarian takeover'

Lisa Rinna warns that the U.S. is experiencing an authoritarian takeover, threatening democracy and equality.

Video games

fromThedrum

18 hours ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.

World news

fromwww.theguardian.com

23 hours ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.

Pets

fromDoggodigest

Pets Make Better Social Media Influencers Than People, Study Finds - Doggodigest

Pets, especially dogs, are more trusted social media influencers than humans, according to recent research.

fromQueerty

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.

LGBT

Startup companies

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Marius Meiners co-founded Peec.ai, an AI startup that helps brands optimize their presence in chatbot responses.

Liverpool FC

fromDefector

Chappell Roan And Jorginho Are No Longer Beefing | Defector

Jorginho has declared the beef with Chappell Roan finished, citing new information and a misunderstanding regarding a security incident involving his daughter.

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'?

Marketing is experiencing a rebranding trend to attract more men, with traditional roles being given technical titles.

fromInc

Why 'Brilliant' Marketing Ideas Fail-and Practical Ones Win

Successful marketing campaigns balance creativity with feasibility, ensuring ideas are both innovative and executable within budget constraints.

Women in technology

fromFast Company

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'?

Marketing is experiencing a rebranding trend to attract more men, with traditional roles being given technical titles.

fromInc

Why 'Brilliant' Marketing Ideas Fail-and Practical Ones Win

Successful marketing campaigns balance creativity with feasibility, ensuring ideas are both innovative and executable within budget constraints.

Jorginho Walked Back His Criticism Of Chappell Roan, But People Are Appalled At His Lack Of Accountability

An incident involving a child and a security guard at a hotel during Lollapalooza left the child shaken after encountering Chappell.

Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.

fromThe Mirror US

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.

fromThe Verge

AI influencers are 'everywhere' at Coachella

AI-generated influencers are increasingly indistinguishable from real attendees at events like Coachella.

Silicon Valley food

fromInc

Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.

fromThe Mirror US

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.

fromThe Verge

AI influencers are 'everywhere' at Coachella

AI-generated influencers are increasingly indistinguishable from real attendees at events like Coachella.

The futility of Trump's grandiose personal branding of public assets, from ballrooms and bills to ships and planes | Fortune

The extensive branding of Donald Trump reflects his obsession with creating a grandiose image and democratizing luxury for the masses.

Marketing tech

How To Move From Paid Social Reach To Owned 1P-Data-Driven Connections

Brands are shifting focus from paid social ads to building direct relationships with customers through first-party data and owned channels.

fromThe Verge

Ben McKenzie vs. crypto

Ben McKenzie’s documentary, Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, takes viewers on a revealing journey through the chaotic world of cryptocurrency, showcasing the skepticism surrounding it.

Podcast

Europe politics

fromPrx

The World

Hungary's election results show a significant shift as Peter Magyar defeats Viktor Orban after four terms.

Wellness

fromTravel + Leisure

We Asked Celebrities for Their Best Jet Lag Hack-and 5 Agreed on This Unexpected Tip

Immersing in water after a flight helps celebrities combat jet lag effectively.

Left-wing politics

fromWIRED

Hasan Piker Built His Twitch Empire With Shure Microphones, Lumix Cameras, and Lots of Zyns

Hasan Piker maintains a rigorous daily routine to cope with pressure and manage his mental health amidst controversy.

Growth hacking

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.

11 Ways To Build A Stellar Personal Brand In The Age Of AI

Personal branding is crucial in the AI era, requiring clarity in value delivery and effective use of AI tools.

Social media marketing

Why Your Personal Brand Matters More Than Your Resume

Focus on one specific problem to define your personal brand and build a memorable reputation.

Online marketing

11 Ways To Build A Stellar Personal Brand In The Age Of AI

Personal branding is crucial in the AI era, requiring clarity in value delivery and effective use of AI tools.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

Why Your Personal Brand Matters More Than Your Resume

Focus on one specific problem to define your personal brand and build a memorable reputation.

more#personal-branding

fromScary Mommy

6 days 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

Fashion & style

Inside American Eagle's latest bet on Sydney Sweeney for its summer campaign

American Eagle launches a new campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney to promote laid-back summer fashion and denim shorts, targeting Gen Z's desire for relaxation.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Pinterest's latest ad campaign encourages people to get off social media

Pinterest's new ad campaign positions it as an anti-social media platform, encouraging users to engage in offline activities.

Television

fromQueerty

3 hours ago

"Somebody needed to say it": Kalen Allen thinks this comment he made to Ellen led to her cutting off contact - Queerty

Kalen Allen reflects positively on his experience working with Ellen DeGeneres despite challenges in the workplace.

TMZ Is Now Berating Congress, as the Founding Fathers Intended

TMZ is now covering Congress, focusing on celebrity-style scandals and moments during a government shutdown.

TMZ staffs up a new team in D.C. to cover "pop culture and politics"

TMZ expands coverage to Washington D.C. to explore the intersection of pop culture and politics amid a government shutdown.

Washington DC

fromJezebel

5 hours ago

TMZ Is Now Berating Congress, as the Founding Fathers Intended

TMZ is now covering Congress, focusing on celebrity-style scandals and moments during a government shutdown.

TMZ staffs up a new team in D.C. to cover "pop culture and politics"

TMZ expands coverage to Washington D.C. to explore the intersection of pop culture and politics amid a government shutdown.

more#tmz

fromwww.businessinsider.com

6 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle ad addresses last year's 'Great Jeans' controversy in the most Sydney Sweeney way

Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle campaign features her signature wink and follows a controversial previous campaign, enhancing her public profile.

Women in technology

fromFast Company

Emma Grede says caring about money doesn't make you selfish

Women should openly discuss money and embrace being well compensated for meaningful work, challenging societal biases around wealth conversations.

Marketing tech

fromThedrum

impact.com acquires Pressboard, providing publishers with a best-in-class platform for branded content as digital advertising is deprioritised

Acquisition enhances publishers' tools to adapt to changing consumer attitudes towards advertising, improving partnerships and revenue generation.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.

Podcast

fromDigiday

23 hours 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.