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34 minutes agoSaySo 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.
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Social media marketing
fromPsychology Today
15 hours agoWhy Are We So Dependent on Social Media?
Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day agoThe Verdict on Social Media Addiction
Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
19 hours agoQVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
QVC Group intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas after reaching a restructuring agreement with creditors.
Television
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Education
fromFortune
21 hours agoGen Z turning its back on AI isn't irrational - it's a verdict on everyone who failed them | Fortune
Gen Z feels failed by institutions regarding AI, with declining excitement and hope despite recognizing its potential for financial opportunities.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours agoYou will be forgotten by most people you know. Not because you didn't matter but because attention is a resource and you are competing with every screen, every urgency, every crisis that isn't you. The people who stay remembered figured out something the rest of us are still learning - Silicon Canals
Connections fade not due to lack of importance, but because life demands attention elsewhere.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
6 days 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months agoTikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck | TechCrunch
Short-form microdrama apps are generating billions in consumer spending and rapidly expanding in the U.S., driven by in-app purchases, ads, and investor funding.
fromAdExchanger
2 months agoTikTok US (Finally) Emerges; Forbes, For Bettor Or Worse | AdExchanger
TikTok also updated its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to inform users that it will be collecting "new types of information," including device geolocation. What has , though, is a clause stating that the app will also collect any information they disclose about their race, religion, health, sexual orientation, gender identity and citizenship or immigration status. Interestingly, this language was likely added in , which is before President Trump returned to office.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 months agoYounger generations aren't just growing up online
For today's young people, online content isn't a backdrop to daily life-it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and social media don't just entertain; they influence how young people see themselves, their health, and what behaviors are seen as normal or aspirational. Movies, television, and streaming content still have influence, but as the digital ecosystem expands, so does its power to shape choices-for better and for worse.
Public health
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month agoInfluencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World
Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month agoWhy more brands are rethinking influencer marketing with gamified micro-creator programs
Major retailers are replacing traditional affiliate marketing with gamified, always-on creator programs that reward micro-creators for consistent content and build long-term brand relationships.
fromHer Campus
1 month agoIs Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?
The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 month agoWhy your social content should make people curious
It's our job to be translators of science so people understand what's happening and why it's so important. It's a global ocean. Just because something's happening in one place, doesn't mean it's not going to have an effect elsewhere in the world.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months agoThree current social media trends and how to make the most of them with your brand
From Gen Z and their TikTok dances to the millennial squares of IG, when we think of social media we think of the younger generations. However, 'older' audiences are also getting involved. From how to remove stains on walls and 'Things I wish I knew in my 20s' to fashion advice and rediscovering their personal style, older gens are increasingly growing their share of voice on social - seeking advice from (as well as giving advice to) the young ones.
Social media marketing
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