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Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

fromThe Cool Down

YouTube users frustrated by unskippable 90-second-plus ads: 'I instantly went speechless'

YouTube users are frustrated with unskippable ads on the platform, leading to calls for better user experience.

fromBGR

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.

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.

fromtechsciencetoday

YouTube's New Avatar Feature Means You Never Have to Film Yourself Again

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance Shorts with personalized content.

fromAndroid Authority

8 hours ago

Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike

YouTube Premium offers benefits, but many users refuse to pay due to ad overload and dissatisfaction with content quality.

Privacy technologies

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

fromThe Cool Down

YouTube users frustrated by unskippable 90-second-plus ads: 'I instantly went speechless'

YouTube users are frustrated with unskippable ads on the platform, leading to calls for better user experience.

fromBGR

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.

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.

fromtechsciencetoday

YouTube's New Avatar Feature Means You Never Have to Film Yourself Again

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance Shorts with personalized content.

Media industry

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

fromKotaku

Film

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

fromEdSurge

Law

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

fromTech Times

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.

fromEntrepreneur

This Social Media Tactic Turns Followers Into Devoted Superfans

Real customer loyalty is built on consistency, not just chasing viral moments.

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.

fromNieman Lab

8 hours ago

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

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers.

Film

fromKotaku

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.

Law

fromEdSurge

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.

fromTech Times

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.

fromEntrepreneur

This Social Media Tactic Turns Followers Into Devoted Superfans

Real customer loyalty is built on consistency, not just chasing viral moments.

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.

Creator Marketing's $500 Billion Blind Spot In Video Advertising

Brands treat creator marketing as sponsorships rather than media investments, limiting its growth potential despite significant market opportunities.

fromThedrum

Finding The Right Influencers For Your Brand

Brands should combine intuition with data analytics to select the right creators for collaborations.

8 hours ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.

Public health

fromHarvard Business Review

12 hours ago

How AI Is Threatening Platforms' Revenue Streams

Online activity and centralized digital services have created a platform-dependent society, influencing markets, labor, and consumer behavior.

Psychology

fromBustle

6 hours ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.

Meta expected to surpass Google as top digital ad platform

Meta is projected to surpass Google as the leading digital advertising business in 2023, marking a significant shift in the market.

fromFast Company

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.

fromQuartz

11 hours ago

Meta expected to surpass Google as top digital ad platform

Meta is projected to surpass Google as the leading digital advertising business in 2023, marking a significant shift in the market.

fromFast Company

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.

more#meta

Artificial intelligence

13 hours ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

Silicon Valley food

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.

Typography

9 hours ago

SYBAU, WYLL and PMO: what do the latest teen text abbreviations actually mean?

Text abbreviations can have multiple meanings, leading to confusion among adults trying to understand youth communication.

Law

20 hours ago

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.

Graphic design

fromGeeky Gadgets

14 hours ago

Inside Seedance 2.0 : The Next Big Shift in AI Video Generation

Seedance 2.0 enhances AI-driven video production with lifelike avatars, precise sound synchronization, and customizable features for diverse industries.

Music production

fromSlate Magazine

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.

Podcast

fromRAIN News

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.

AMC will stream 'The Audacity' premiere in 21 parts on TikTok | TechCrunch

AMC is premiering 'The Audacity' on TikTok in 21 segments, targeting younger viewers and aiming to create buzz.

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.

fromColumbus Ledger-Enquirer

4 hours ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Gen Z prioritizes sustainability, transparency, and social responsibility in their purchasing decisions.

fromMiami Herald

4 hours ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.

fromColumbus Ledger-Enquirer

4 hours ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Gen Z prioritizes sustainability, transparency, and social responsibility in their purchasing decisions.

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.

fromAdExchanger

9 hours ago

On3 Tries AI Recommendations To Keep Engagement In Its Home Court

Publishers are focusing on maximizing revenue per session to counteract declines in traffic from search and social media.

fromNBC News

X slashes aggregator payouts to boost original creators

X platform will reduce payouts to aggregation accounts to prioritize and reward original content creators.

NMP Releases their 2016 Digital Predictions

2015 marked significant changes in advertising, emphasizing data utilization and the evolving role of social channels in customer acquisition.

fromAdExchanger

Marketing

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.

fromThedrum

9 hours ago

NMP Releases their 2016 Digital Predictions

2015 marked significant changes in advertising, emphasizing data utilization and the evolving role of social channels in customer acquisition.

fromAdExchanger

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.

more#advertising

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.npr.org

Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China

OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.

fromWIRED

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.

Music production

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

from24/7 Wall St.

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.

fromVulture

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

from24/7 Wall St.

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.

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.

Film

fromVariety

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TikTok marketing tips for small businesses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TikTok enables small businesses to reach new audiences and enhance brand awareness through authentic content and engagement strategies.

fromPsychology Today

TikTok Is Designed to Get Users Hooked

TikTok's algorithm effectively transforms casual users into heavy users by continuously adapting to their viewing preferences.

2 weeks ago

TikTok is casting actors for its own short drama series

TikTok is launching its own short drama productions, testing a dedicated feed and casting for a soap opera-style project.

TikTok adds in-app Cameo integration for creators

TikTok and Cameo integration allows users to request personalized videos directly within the TikTok app.

Games

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.

Film

fromVariety

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TikTok marketing tips for small businesses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TikTok enables small businesses to reach new audiences and enhance brand awareness through authentic content and engagement strategies.

fromPsychology Today

TikTok Is Designed to Get Users Hooked

TikTok's algorithm effectively transforms casual users into heavy users by continuously adapting to their viewing preferences.

2 weeks ago

TikTok is casting actors for its own short drama series

TikTok is launching its own short drama productions, testing a dedicated feed and casting for a soap opera-style project.

TikTok adds in-app Cameo integration for creators

TikTok and Cameo integration allows users to request personalized videos directly within the TikTok app.

Could Jomboy Change the Way You Watch Baseball?

Major League Baseball acquired a minority stake in a media company founded by Jimmy O'Brien to attract younger fans.

#twitter

13 hours ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

fromNieman Lab

Do links hurt news publishers on Twitter? Our analysis suggests yes

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers on Twitter.

13 hours ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

fromNieman Lab

Do links hurt news publishers on Twitter? Our analysis suggests yes

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers on Twitter.

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.

fromUSA TODAY

15 hours ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.

fromGREY Journal

How Creators Make Money in 2026

Creators in 2026 rely on multiple revenue streams, treating content as a business distribution channel rather than the business itself.

fromGeeky Gadgets

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.

fromCBR

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.

fromInc

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.

20 hours ago

In Graphic Detail: New data shows publishers face growing AI bot, third-party scraper activity

A third-party scraper economy is emerging, complicating content protection for publishers as multiple vendors harvest and resell their data.

fromEMARKETER

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.

Marketing tech

fromHer Campus

The Real Impact of Short-Form Media

Information overload and shallow processing lead to forgetfulness in content consumption.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

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.

fromTechSpot

Which mobile app was the first to reach 1 billion users?

Reaching a billion monthly active users signifies a software's essential role in daily life and digital interaction.

#streaming

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

more#streaming

fromThe Atlantic

How Fake People Became Real Influencers

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

fromSocial Media Examiner

AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos : Social Media Examiner

AI video tools significantly reduce editing time and costs, enabling marketers to produce consistent, high-quality content efficiently.

fromEntrepreneur

'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.

#instagram

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

fromThe Verge

Instagram now lets you edit your own comments

Instagram now allows users to edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, enabling corrections without deletion.

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

fromThe Verge

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Instagram now lets you edit your own comments

Instagram now allows users to edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, enabling corrections without deletion.

more#instagram

Music production

TikTok introduces full-song Apple Music streams to app

TikTok now allows Apple Music users to play full songs in-app instead of 30-second previews, enhancing music discovery and engagement while supporting artist payments.

fromPR Daily

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.

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.

Social media marketing

fromBenzinga

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.

Startup companies

TikTok-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.

fromTheWrap

2 weeks ago

Clipping Viral Social Videos Has Become Big Business

Clavicular's rise exemplifies the effectiveness of clipping shortform videos for creators in gaining viral fame.

Artificial intelligence

Why The Most Viral Creators Are Making Their Content Worse

As AI makes flawless editing ubiquitous, creators must embrace imperfect, human-seeming content to stand out and better engage audiences.

fromThe Drum

fromSocial Media Examiner

Why vertical video content is helping news publishing stay the right side up

Advertisers should use the open internet and vertical video, prioritizing content quality and consumption behavior over exclusive social-platform spending to boost attention and performance.

#short-form-video

Marketing

What's Working With Short-Form Video Right Now : Social Media Examiner

Media industry

In Graphic Detail: Why platforms are turning social video into living room TV

fromParle Mag

fromSocial Media Examiner

Social media marketing

Why Short-Form Content Is Changing the Entertainment Industry

Marketing

What's Working With Short-Form Video Right Now : Social Media Examiner

Media industry

In Graphic Detail: Why platforms are turning social video into living room TV

fromParle Mag

Social media marketing

Why Short-Form Content Is Changing the Entertainment Industry

more#short-form-video

fromThedrum

How TikTok is redefining the way we search

Young people increasingly use TikTok and Instagram instead of Google to search for businesses and places, with 40% of US teens aged 18-24 preferring social platforms for restaurant discovery.

fromPetaPixel

Following TikTok and Instagram, Netflix is Set to Roll Out Vertical Videos

Netflix will center its mobile experience on vertical short-form videos and video podcasts, expanding a vertical feed and rolling broader mobile features in 2026.

Stories: The Ultimate Social Media Algorithm Hack

While the main feed is built for discovery and curated content, stories are built for connection. For local businesses like bakeries, cafes and restaurants, this distinction isn't just a technicality; it is a direct line to the consumer's daily routine.

Social media marketing

fromBusiness Matters

What the TikTok Algorithm Looks for Before Pushing Your Video

TikTok's machine learning evaluates multiple early signals—especially video completion rate and rapid engagement—to determine whether a video scales from a small test audience to viral reach.

fromPR Daily