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1 hour 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.

Mental health

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

The 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.

2 weeks ago

Intellectual property law

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

15 hours ago

Why 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.

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.

fromForbes

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.

1 hour 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.

Mental health

Intellectual property law

The 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.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

2 weeks ago

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.

15 hours ago

Why 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.

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.

fromForbes

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.

Mobile UX

Meta is giving Threads on web a redesign that finally adds direct messages

London startup

Meta announces date for 2026 Conversations event

Meta's 2026 Conversations conference will focus on innovations in messaging and AI integration for business.

fromJewish Insider

Meta defends content moderation policies, touts usage of AI to track Holocaust denial

Meta is actively combating online antisemitism by enforcing policies against Holocaust denial and distortion.

fromBBC News

6 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.

fromNewsmax

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.

fromQuartz

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.

fromEngadget

18 hours ago

Mobile UX

Meta is giving Threads on web a redesign that finally adds direct messages

London startup

Meta announces date for 2026 Conversations event

Meta's 2026 Conversations conference will focus on innovations in messaging and AI integration for business.

fromJewish Insider

Meta defends content moderation policies, touts usage of AI to track Holocaust denial

Meta is actively combating online antisemitism by enforcing policies against Holocaust denial and distortion.

fromBBC News

6 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.

fromNewsmax

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.

fromQuartz

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.

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.

Privacy professionals

fromAol

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.

fromNew York Post

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.

10 hours ago

'Everything is coming down': ChatGPT ads are getting cheaper

Advertising costs on ChatGPT have significantly decreased from $60 to as low as $25 per thousand users in just nine weeks.

5 hours 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.

Privacy professionals

fromAol

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.

fromNew York Post

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.

10 hours ago

'Everything is coming down': ChatGPT ads are getting cheaper

Advertising costs on ChatGPT have significantly decreased from $60 to as low as $25 per thousand users in just nine weeks.

more#advertising

Relationships

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.

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.

fromMarTech

How Google's removal tools work for SEO and reputation management | MarTech

Google provides removal tools for search results that are often misunderstood and underused.

fromThe Hacker News

2 hours ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.

fromMarTech

Online Community Development

How Google's removal tools work for SEO and reputation management | MarTech

Google provides removal tools for search results that are often misunderstood and underused.

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.

fromTNW | Opinion

19 hours ago

Trusti explores human-centered recommendations in digital platforms

Digital platforms have transformed decision-making by providing access to reviews, which significantly influence consumer choices.

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.

Music

fromAV Club

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 production

21 hours ago

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.

Music

fromAV Club

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.

The most overrated PR trends today - PR Daily

PR trends fluctuate, with some becoming industry standards while others fade quickly.

Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting things can't go on like this'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for social media reform to protect children, advocating for potential age restrictions and limitations on app features.

fromUS AFPNews

16 hours ago

The news hub

Andrew Forrest is suing Meta for using his likeness in scam ads without permission.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

Snap Was Always A Terrible Company

Snap laid off 1,000 employees and cut job openings to reduce costs by $500 million, but struggles with revenue growth and market position.

Television

fromForbes

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.

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.

fromNature

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

Silicon Valley food

5 days ago

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.

Women in technology

Online abuse is a daily reality for women in public life | Letters

Women in public life face pervasive online misogynistic abuse, which includes defamation, threats, and criticism of appearance.

fromSocial Media Examiner

Facebook's 2026 Rules for Reach & Relevance : Social Media Examiner

Facebook is prioritizing original content and Reels, impacting reach for creators and marketers.

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.

fromgizmodo.com

YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough

YouTube introduces a feature that reduces ads during livestreams based on viewer engagement in chat.

fromThe Verge

Privacy technologies

YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.

fromAdExchanger

8 hours 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.

fromgizmodo.com

YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough

YouTube introduces a feature that reduces ads during livestreams based on viewer engagement in chat.

fromThe Verge

Privacy technologies

YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.

FOLLOWERS DON'T EQUAL SALES: WHY INFLUENCER BRANDS ARE MISSING THE MARK

Influencer marketing is losing effectiveness as consumers demand more than just a large following; they seek product differentiation and value.

fromInc

This New Reddit Integration Helps Companies Connect With Their Customers Where They Already Are

HubSpot now allows users to run Reddit marketing campaigns directly through its CRM platform.

Online Community Development

Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: cybersecurity disguised as a party'

Imani Thompson hosts cybersecurity events at bars to help people mitigate surveillance risks while having fun.

fromEntrepreneur

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.

fromwww.bbc.com

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.

fromApaonline

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

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.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

21 hours ago

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

21 hours ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.

Marketing

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.

fromFast Company

5 hours 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.

fromAdExchanger

10 hours ago

The OpenAI Pixel Has Landed; Amazon's Credit Card Ban Triggers An Ad Boycott | AdExchanger

OpenAI is developing ad infrastructure, but the effectiveness of AI search for advertisers remains uncertain due to varying commercial intent in queries.

Marketing

fromInc

6 days ago

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.

fromInc

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.

Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media

The FTC is pressuring advertisers to end brand-safety initiatives, impacting ad placements based on political and ideological viewpoints.

Digest: Ad Companies in Boycott Settlement Talks with FTC; Court Orders Meta to Face Youth Addiction Suit; YouTube Raises Premium Prices

FTC is negotiating a settlement with ad companies over coordinated ad boycotts, while Meta faces a lawsuit for designing addictive features for youth.

fromArs Technica

18 hours ago

Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media

The FTC is pressuring advertisers to end brand-safety initiatives, impacting ad placements based on political and ideological viewpoints.

Digest: Ad Companies in Boycott Settlement Talks with FTC; Court Orders Meta to Face Youth Addiction Suit; YouTube Raises Premium Prices

FTC is negotiating a settlement with ad companies over coordinated ad boycotts, while Meta faces a lawsuit for designing addictive features for youth.

more#ftc

fromBlack Enterprise

New Responsible Influence Certification Program Aims To Build Transparency In The Creator Economy

A new certification program for content creators promotes trust and transparency in influencer marketing.

fromAxios

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.

12 hours ago

Agentic Advertising Needs Interoperability, Standardisation and Adoption to Thrive

The ad industry is transitioning to agentic advertising, promising automation and efficiency but requiring careful planning to avoid potential pitfalls.

Meta simplifies ad performance elements

Meta updates its Pixel and Conversions API to simplify data gathering and improve ad targeting for businesses, especially smaller ones.

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.

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.

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Meta Stock at $675?

Meta Platforms shows strong advertising growth but faces challenges from increased capital expenditures and declining operating margins.

fromMobile World Live

Marketing tech

Meta poised to take Google ad revenue crown

Meta Platforms will surpass Google in total advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the digital advertising landscape.

from24/7 Wall St.

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Meta Stock at $675?

Meta Platforms shows strong advertising growth but faces challenges from increased capital expenditures and declining operating margins.

fromMobile World Live

Meta poised to take Google ad revenue crown

Meta Platforms will surpass Google in total advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the digital advertising landscape.

more#meta-platforms

#x-platform

fromWIRED

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.

fromTechRepublic

X Cuts Clickbait Payouts and Exposes a Creator Program Problem - TechRepublic

X is reducing payouts for clickbait content, penalizing creators while maintaining the problematic structure that incentivizes such behavior.

fromWIRED

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.

fromTechRepublic

X Cuts Clickbait Payouts and Exposes a Creator Program Problem - TechRepublic

X is reducing payouts for clickbait content, penalizing creators while maintaining the problematic structure that incentivizes such behavior.

more#x-platform

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Social Media Powers Online's Ad Market Dominance, and Meta Eats 70 Percent of That Pie

Online advertising, particularly social media, is projected to dominate the global advertising market, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2030.

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

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

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.

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.

more#twitter

fromAdExchanger

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.

fromPew Research Center

Teens' Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat | Pew Research Center

Teens' experiences and views on social media vary significantly across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

#threads-api

Meta updates Threads API with more third-party app integrations

Meta updates Threads API to enhance social media management tools and expand posting capabilities.

Meta updates Threads API with more third-party app integration

Meta updates Threads API to enhance social media management tools and expand posting options.

Meta updates Threads API with more third-party app integrations

Meta updates Threads API to enhance social media management tools and expand posting capabilities.

Meta updates Threads API with more third-party app integration

Meta updates Threads API to enhance social media management tools and expand posting options.

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.

fromDailywire

3 weeks ago

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.

fromThedrum

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.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BeReal is on a charm offensive to bring creators onto its platform and connect them with advertisers

BeReal is actively engaging US influencers to enhance user engagement and regain momentum after a decline in downloads.

fromComplex

Social Media Star Ruby Reid Reveals She's Been Running Her Instagram on AI

Ruby Reid utilizes AI tools to optimize her social media management, allowing her to compete effectively in the influencer market.

Elon Musk's X cuts payments to users who post clickbait

Nikita Bier stated that aggregators had their payouts reduced by 60% and that total will be reduced by a further 20%. He emphasized that flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait every day crowded out real creators and hurt new author growth.

Social media marketing

fromInman

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.

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.

fromPR Daily