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Social media marketing

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

Privacy professionals

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.

fromDigital Trends

You are about to see a flood of product recommendations on Instagram and Facebook

Meta introduces affiliate tools on Instagram and Facebook, integrating shopping directly into posts and Reels for a seamless purchasing experience.

fromuk.pcmag.com

Marketing tech

Your Threads Feed Will Show Ads Soon, May Start Next Week

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.

Privacy professionals

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.

fromDigital Trends

You are about to see a flood of product recommendations on Instagram and Facebook

Meta introduces affiliate tools on Instagram and Facebook, integrating shopping directly into posts and Reels for a seamless purchasing experience.

fromuk.pcmag.com

Marketing tech

Your Threads Feed Will Show Ads Soon, May Start Next Week

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.

YouTube expands Media Kit insights and adds AI tools

YouTube enhances its Media Kit for creators with new audience insights and introduces AI-powered tools in its video editing app.

7 hours 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.

YouTube expands Media Kit insights and adds AI tools

YouTube enhances its Media Kit for creators with new audience insights and introduces AI-powered tools in its video editing app.

more#youtube

Silicon Valley

fromwww.theguardian.com

23 hours 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.

fromHer Campus

The Real Impact of Short-Form Media

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

Software development

fromArs Technica

16 hours ago

Bluesky users are mastering the fine art of blaming everything on "vibe coding"

AI coding tools are often blamed for tech issues despite their growing acceptance among professional coders.

fromPsychology Today

15 hours ago

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"

Psychology

#openai

fromThe Globe and Mail

3 hours ago

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.

Digital life

Sora never understood what makes social media work

fromThe Globe and Mail

3 hours ago

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.

Sora never understood what makes social media work

OpenAI has discontinued Sora to refocus on enterprise services and coding, prioritizing its core business over social media ventures.

Growth hacking

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

fromEMARKETER

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.

Growth hacking

fromQuartz

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.

fromEMARKETER

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.

Knowing About AI Isn't Enough. Here's How to Actually Use It.

Integrating AI into daily work significantly enhances productivity and career advancement.

Health

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.

Startup companies

fromWIRED

He Started a Social Network Alone. Then 5 Million People Signed Up

UpScrolled, founded by Issam Hijazi, rapidly gained over 5 million users by offering a censorship-free social media alternative.

Angular

fromMedium

1 hour ago

Build an AI app for chat and messaging

Building an AI chat app requires a structured approach from architecture to production using Hope AI and BitCloud.

How TikTok and Smart Tech Are Reshaping What Pet Owners Buy

Pet owners are increasingly selective in their purchases, influenced by social media and technology in the pet care market.

Pets

How TikTok and Smart Tech Are Reshaping What Pet Owners Buy

Pet owners are increasingly selective in their purchases, influenced by social media and technology in the pet care market.

Pets

How TikTok and Smart Tech Are Reshaping What Pet Owners Buy

Pet owners are increasingly selective in their purchases, influenced by social media and technology in the pet care market.

Pets

How TikTok and Smart Tech Are Reshaping What Pet Owners Buy

Pet owners are increasingly selective in their purchases, influenced by social media and technology in the pet care market.

more#pet-market

fromRAIN News

Delta / YouTube partnerhip takes off

Delta Airlines has launched a music discovery initiative in partnership with YouTube Premium, featuring live performances recorded inside a Boeing 767. The goal is to enroll passengers in YouTube Premium with a 14-day trial, but only for members of Delta's SkyMiles program.

Berlin music

fromApaonline

Online Community Development

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

Deliverability

fromVerticalResponse

23 hours ago

Vibecoding: How to Send Emails Your Audience Actually Feels

Vibecoding personalizes email marketing by aligning tone, timing, and content with the audience's emotional state and expectations.

fromTechCrunch

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.

fromMarTech

Intellectual property law

AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems | MarTech

Brands must build with intention to protect customers from overwhelming experiences and improve retention and profit growth.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

Meta and Google found negligent for social media design, awarded $6 million in damages, raising legal questions about social media's safety and liability.

#ai

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.

fromdiacritical

6 hours 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.

Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search

HubSpot lost 140 million visits due to AI changes in search behavior and algorithms.

Marketing tech

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

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.

fromdiacritical

6 hours 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.

Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search

HubSpot lost 140 million visits due to AI changes in search behavior and algorithms.

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.

Is social media addictive? Why a formal diagnosis is still out of reach

A California trial awarded $6 million for social media addiction harm, but researchers question the validity of labeling social media use as addiction.

fromTechSpot

14 hours ago

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.

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.

fromThe Drum

Social media marketing

4 social media platforms to check out in 2023

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.

fromThe Drum

Social media marketing

4 social media platforms to check out in 2023

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

Special ingredients often serve narrative purposes rather than enhancing performance, both in cosmetics and ad tech.

Privacy technologies

fromFox News

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.

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.

fromFood Dive

The new flavor pipeline: How social media is rewriting the rules of food and beverage innovation

Brands that are already developing nostalgic, holiday-inspired flavors are the ones best positioned to win when consumer demand shifts.

Marketing

Law

fromDailywire

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.

fromLindsey Gamble

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.

Artificial intelligence

fromInc

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.

7 hours 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.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

How AI marketplaces are reshaping editorial advertising in 2026

The traditional workflow for editorial advertising is outdated, relying heavily on manual processes and lengthy email chains.

fromSocial Media Explorer

fromMarTech

18 hours ago

AI content can rank, but quality still decides winners | MarTech

AI content does not harm search rankings but also does not guarantee success; quality and relevance remain key.

Productivity

Selling Time Back to Bosses: Social Media Strategies That Actually Convert Managers - Social Media Explorer

Selling workforce management tools requires addressing the pain points of overworked managers rather than focusing on technical features.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

fromSfgate

4 days ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.

Online learning

For AI Help, More College Students Ask Social Media First

College students increasingly use AI tools for education, preferring informal guidance like YouTube tutorials over formal institutional training.

fromPhocuswire

in 2 months

AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media

AI is transforming digital advertising in travel by enabling commerce media, allowing brands to leverage first-party data for targeted ads.

fromNatesilver

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.

fromPractical Ecommerce

SEO Wins from Reddit Pro

Reddit offers businesses tools for analytics, visibility, and advertising, enhancing their engagement and understanding of audience sentiment and trends.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 days ago

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

UK adults are becoming less active on social media, with only 49% posting, sharing, or commenting.

X expands AI translations and adds in-stream photo editing

X's new AI-powered auto-translate option will enable users worldwide to read posts from other regions, enhancing accessibility and engagement across diverse languages.

Social media marketing

fromHubspot

in 3 months

Marketing forecast fundamentals every growth team needs

Marketing forecasting estimates future performance using historical data, aiding in planning and aligning marketing efforts with revenue targets.

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

fromRolling Out

Outloud Talent on what creators get wrong about brand deals

Outloud Talent manages over 150 creators, helping them monetize their platforms through brand deals and tailored support.

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

fromRolling Out

Outloud Talent on what creators get wrong about brand deals

Outloud Talent manages over 150 creators, helping them monetize their platforms through brand deals and tailored support.

more#creator-economy

fromAdweek

22 hours 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

fromThe Verge

Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying

AI Mode provides biased recommendations favoring the companies that created the content.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.

7 hours ago

Google says its AI-powered ads help some brands lift online sales by 80%

Google's AI-powered ad tools are showing measurable results, with significant revenue growth and new ad formats being tested in AI search products.

fromEntrepreneur

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.

fromRetail Dive

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers, particularly Gen Z, who spend significant time on social media.

Ozone's platform tries to simulate how publisher content appears in AI answers

Ozone's platform helps publishers optimize content for AI answer engines, enhancing visibility and understanding of content processing.

22 hours 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.

#meta-platforms

fromThe Motley Fool

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.

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.

fromThe Motley Fool

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.

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.

more#meta-platforms

fromTechCrunch

AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program | TechCrunch

Picsart launches a creator monetization program allowing all creators to earn revenue based on audience engagement without minimum audience size requirements.

60+ social media marketing FAQs, answered by experts

Social media marketing uses platforms to promote businesses, connect with audiences, and drive measurable results through both organic and paid efforts.

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

fromHer Campus

THE RISE OF RELATABILITY AND THE FALL OF 'THE INFLUENCER'

A shift towards more relatable, authentic content on social media is emerging, moving away from traditional influencer culture.

fromThedrum

3 weeks ago

The Other Side: How Influencers Choose Brands!

Influencers prioritize brand partnerships that align with their audience interests, maintain audience trust, and support their long-term creator goals and values.

fromHubspot

in 1 month

Is AI Killing Web Traffic? How AI Overviews Impact Organic Website Traffic

AI Overviews significantly reduce organic click-through rates, impacting how marketers approach web traffic and search engine optimization.

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.

4 days 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.

fromTechCrunch

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.

fromExchangewire

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds

Fewer UK adults are engaging on social media, while AI usage is increasing and concerns about screentime are rising.

fromBGR

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.

#social-media-algorithms

fromThe Mercury News

US politics

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

fromTech Times

Social media marketing

How Social Media Algorithms Work to Rank Content and Boost Your Online Reach

fromThe Mercury News

US politics

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

fromTech Times

more#social-media-algorithms

Social media marketing

How Social Media Algorithms Work to Rank Content and Boost Your Online Reach

Design

fromCreative Boom

Is social media over for creatives? Or have we just woken up to what it is?

Social media no longer reliably connects creatives to audiences, causing fatigue as reach, algorithm control, and expectation to produce constant content undermine value.

Real estate

fromInman

Stop making social media content for leads. Do this instead

Make social media content for people already in your database rather than strangers to get cheaper, easier conversions.

fromCurtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning

The Pros And Cons Of Major Social Media Apps | 710 WOR | Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning

Discord and similar social media platforms face criticism for inadequate monitoring of private communications, enabling both harmful activities like terrorist recruitment and positive community building.

fromEMARKETER

Social media still dominates marketers' priority lists

Social media is the top priority for 84% of US digital media professionals, surpassing influencer marketing by 23 percentage points.

fromThedrum

4 weeks ago

Why 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

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

EU regulators target potentially addictive social features while TikTok launches a Local Feed, new ad products for entertainment, and Seedance 2.0 AI video tools.

fromDomusweb

Is this the beginning of the end for social media?

Social platforms have shifted from user-centered personal networks to algorithm-driven feeds dominated by creators, ads, and low-quality AI content.

fromNeil Patel

3 months ago

Social-First Ranking Strategies to Increase Visibility

Brand visibility begins in social, creator, and community platforms; digital PR, social content, and community engagement must fuel narratives that drive search and AI discoverability.

fromThe Verge

Instagram and TikTok are using your content to sell junk

Instagram's AI feature automatically adds product links to influencers' posts without consent, directing followers to lookalike products instead of authentic items influencers promote.

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

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

New ad-planning and AI targeting tools from Pinterest and TikTok streamline campaign creation while Meta and Snapchat add improved teen safety features.

The future of social: AI-augmented workflow plays

Use AI to automate repetitive social marketing tasks so teams focus on strategy, creativity, and human connection while retaining brand control.

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

LinkedIn adds verified AI skill badges; X's Brand Ranx tracks Super Bowl ad engagement live; Meta enables creator content to be promoted as ads.

fromThe Drum