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fromSocial Media Explorer

23 hours ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.

fromFortune

3 hours ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.

Law

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 hour ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.

Relationships

fromSilicon Canals

21 hours ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.

Media industry

fromFortune

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.

Mobile UX

fromTECHBOOK

Ads on Honor Phones-Soon in Europe?!

Honor smartphones may soon feature ads in pre-installed apps, expanding from the Middle East to Europe.

fromMiami Herald

How to know if a digital marketing agency is good

Quality marketing agencies provide dedicated representatives, prioritize human management over automation, and possess extensive marketing experience.

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

Law

Media Buying Briefing: What will Meta's and YouTube's legal losses mean for the marketplace?

Meta and YouTube face liability for harming young users, but short-term impacts on ad sales are expected to be minimal.

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.

Tech industry

fromwww.npr.org

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

Law

Media Buying Briefing: What will Meta's and YouTube's legal losses mean for the marketplace?

Meta and YouTube face liability for harming young users, but short-term impacts on ad sales are expected to be minimal.

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.

Television

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

The Full-Funnel Era Is Here. Is Your CTV Strategy Built To Keep Up? | AdExchanger

Connected TV is now a dominant media channel, capturing significant consumer attention and requiring strategic full-funnel advertising approaches.

Television

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.

The Full-Funnel Era Is Here. Is Your CTV Strategy Built To Keep Up? | AdExchanger

Connected TV is now a dominant media channel, capturing significant consumer attention and requiring strategic full-funnel advertising approaches.

more#connected-tv

#social-media

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

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.

Intellectual property law

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

Intellectual property law

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.

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.

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.

Grokipedia Continues To Drop in Search Visibility And AI Search Visibility

Grokipedia might be dropping more with the March 2026 broad core update. The decline seems to be continuing with the latest broad core update.

Artificial intelligence

Podcast

fromRAIN News

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.

E-Commerce

fromMiami Herald

fromwww.marketingdive.com

ChatGPT shopping: How it works, and how to get your products listed

ChatGPT Shopping allows users to discover and purchase products directly within the chat interface, enhancing e-commerce opportunities for businesses.

#advertising

Marketing tech

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

Marketing tech

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Marketing tech

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

fromThedrum

Marketing tech

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

What AI disruption means for experimental ad budgets

Marketers are increasingly reallocating budgets towards experimental ad channels, including AI and retail media, to find new audiences and drive growth.

'We're building the future of advertising on infrastructure we don't control' - and no one's talking about it

The advertising industry is increasingly reliant on third-party frameworks, raising concerns about data security, privacy, and decision-making.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.

fromThedrum

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.

What AI disruption means for experimental ad budgets

Marketers are increasingly reallocating budgets towards experimental ad channels, including AI and retail media, to find new audiences and drive growth.

'We're building the future of advertising on infrastructure we don't control' - and no one's talking about it

The advertising industry is increasingly reliant on third-party frameworks, raising concerns about data security, privacy, and decision-making.

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.

fromMiami Herald

How Website Traffic Data and Metrics Can Inform Effective Content Strategy

Website traffic checkers enhance content strategy by revealing audience engagement and competitive positioning.

Media industry

Pruning The Mediavine; Shoppers Aren't Clicking Amazon's AI Ads | AdExchanger

Digital publishers face challenges due to AI and traffic changes, leading to layoffs and a focus on high-impact areas.

fromInc

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.

Podcast

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.

Bing Tests Larger Product Ads Format on SERP

In this test, there is a huge section of sponsored products in a double-rowed carousel along with some cards from individual websites (organic).

E-Commerce

#ai-search-engines

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.

more#ai-search-engines

fromEntrepreneur

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Is engagement now just as important as value in modern promotions? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Promotions must engage customers beyond value to foster brand loyalty in a competitive market.

Media industry

fromTheWrap

Consumers' Time Spent With AI Platforms, Content to Increase 29% by 2029, Survey Finds

Consumers are preparing for increased AI content consumption, expecting to spend significantly more time on AI platforms in the coming years.

How Samsung Ads And Crumbl Got Their CTV Campaign To Perform Like Social | AdExchanger

Crumbl's success is driven by social media and its mobile app, which accounts for over 50% of sales.

fromMakeUseOf

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.

Socialtrait Launches Predictive Audience Simulation Platform

Behavioral Simulation AI aims to accurately model real human behaviors in social networks.

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.

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.

New: Microsoft Advertising Merchant Center Enables Store & Domain Name Updates

Merchants can now update their store name and domain directly in Merchant Center within Microsoft Advertising.

#meta-platforms

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.

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms is the largest social media company, showing strong financial performance but mixed valuation metrics compared to industry peers.

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.

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms is the largest social media company, showing strong financial performance but mixed valuation metrics compared to industry peers.

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.

Daily Search Forum Recap: April 1, 2026

Google is testing review count filters in the Maps App, impacting competition and review visibility.

fromBusiness Matters

YouTube named world's most influential brand as tech dominance grows

YouTube is ranked the world's most influential brand, reflecting the dominance of digital platforms in shaping global narratives.

Future of Marketing Briefing: Horizon Media is building a platform to orchestrate ad tech from a single command center

Horizon Media is developing an orchestration and intelligence layer to integrate various media marketplace partners into a central command center.

Agency Leaders Debate: Who owns the future?

The future of the marketing industry hinges on the balance between big tech companies and consumer importance.

#google-ads

Google Ads Performance Max Asset Group Theming

Google Ads introduces asset group theming for Performance Max campaigns, enabling quick creation of themed ad variations using AI.

Marketing tech

Google Ads Retires Some Old Ad Format Requirements

Google Ads Performance Max Asset Group Theming

Google Ads introduces asset group theming for Performance Max campaigns, enabling quick creation of themed ad variations using AI.

Marketing tech

Google Ads Retires Some Old Ad Format Requirements

How AI Is Reshaping The Marketing Scientist Role | AdExchanger

Marketing scientists now translate data into meaningful insights, bridging the gap between AI analysis and human interpretation.

fromGeeky Gadgets

Build a Fully Automated AI Marketing Team Using Claude

AI tools like Claude AI automate marketing tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance productivity for modern marketing teams.

Performance marketing 101

Performance marketing in 2023 emphasizes effective measurement, data interplay, and personalization within the broader marketing landscape.

#marketing

Marketing

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.

AI didn't break marketing. It exposed what wasn't working.

Marketing leaders focus on growth and proving marketing's value, while AI changes how buyers discover information and measure marketing impact.

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.

AI didn't break marketing. It exposed what wasn't working.

Marketing leaders focus on growth and proving marketing's value, while AI changes how buyers discover information and measure marketing impact.

Is SEO dead in 2026? 7 strategies to thrive in the age of AI

SEO is evolving, not dead, and remains essential in the age of AI search.

Is SEO dead in 2026? 7 strategies to thrive in the age of AI

SEO is evolving, not dead, and remains essential in the age of AI search.

fromPractical Ecommerce

SEO Tactics for GenAI Visibility

Traditional SEO is crucial for visibility on generative AI platforms, as low-ranked pages are often invisible to AI models.

Is SEO dead in 2026? 7 strategies to thrive in the age of AI

SEO is evolving, not dead, and remains essential in the age of AI search.

Is SEO dead in 2026? 7 strategies to thrive in the age of AI

SEO is evolving, not dead, and remains essential in the age of AI search.

fromPractical Ecommerce

SEO Tactics for GenAI Visibility

Traditional SEO is crucial for visibility on generative AI platforms, as low-ranked pages are often invisible to AI models.

Basis Wants To Help Marketers Bring Agentic AI Into Media Planning | AdExchanger

Basis launched Compass to simplify campaign planning without replacing human input.

fromAbove the Law

Strategic Planning For Marketers: Your Critical Role In Strategy Development And Implementation - Above the Law

Legal marketing professionals significantly influence law firm strategic planning by focusing on external market dynamics and competitive positioning.

After The Trade Desk's audit row, rivals rush to pitch features and transparency chops

Transparency crises in ad tech prompt competitors to pitch their services, but buyers remain skeptical and focused on value over transparency claims.

fromExchangewire

Attekmi's Roman Vrublivskyi on Ad Tech Trends, Ad Strategy, and AI - ExchangeWire.com

First-party data and AI are crucial trends shaping ad tech strategies in 2026.

After The Trade Desk's audit row, rivals rush to pitch features and transparency chops

Transparency crises in ad tech prompt competitors to pitch their services, but buyers remain skeptical and focused on value over transparency claims.

fromExchangewire

Attekmi's Roman Vrublivskyi on Ad Tech Trends, Ad Strategy, and AI - ExchangeWire.com

First-party data and AI are crucial trends shaping ad tech strategies in 2026.

How to Boost a Post on LinkedIn: Tips for Better Reach

Boost successful LinkedIn posts with social proof to enhance visibility and engagement, rather than attempting to fix weak content with paid spend.

TikTok On Why Brands Can't Buy Its New Ad Formats Programmatically | AdExchanger

TikTok's NewFronts presentation showcased a shift towards optimism with new features and ad formats under the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.

Martech stacks are holding back sales and marketing teams | MarTech

Sales and marketing alignment remains a challenge, with only 56% of GTM professionals reporting high alignment in their organizations.

#programmatic-advertising

What happens when ad spend goes wrong | MarTech

Account ownership in advertising is primarily about financial logistics, risk, and legal responsibility, not just control.

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.

Reclaiming The Original Promise Of Programmatic | AdExchanger

Fragmentation in programmatic advertising complicates access to audiences, especially for smaller agencies, but AI offers new solutions to manage this complexity.

CIMM Is Out To Prove That All Media Isn't Equal | AdExchanger

Programmatic ad tech often neglects media quality nuances, leading to industry challenges and overspending on low-quality ads.

Five Questions To Ask Before Handing The Keys To Your Programmatic Partner

Evaluating programmatic partners requires looking beyond features to understand their operating model and potential conflicts of interest.

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.

Reclaiming The Original Promise Of Programmatic | AdExchanger

Fragmentation in programmatic advertising complicates access to audiences, especially for smaller agencies, but AI offers new solutions to manage this complexity.

CIMM Is Out To Prove That All Media Isn't Equal | AdExchanger

Programmatic ad tech often neglects media quality nuances, leading to industry challenges and overspending on low-quality ads.

Five Questions To Ask Before Handing The Keys To Your Programmatic Partner

Evaluating programmatic partners requires looking beyond features to understand their operating model and potential conflicts of interest.

more#programmatic-advertising

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.

fromWorld Economic Forum

Understanding Value in Media: Perspectives from Consumers and Industry

The internet has transformed publishing, creating challenges for revenue and consumer satisfaction, while a shift towards consumer payments may offer a solution.

fromHubspot

Brand optimization: What it is and why your AI visibility depends on it

Brand optimization enhances brand perception and experience through consistent, iterative improvements without a complete rebranding.

E-Commerce

fromRetail Brew

Why is Pinterest losing advertisers?

Pinterest faces declining advertiser spending due to tariff pressures on retail partners and slower AI innovation compared to competitors Meta and Google.

Spotify's ad exchange grew its programmatic ad base, but buyers want more

Spotify's ad exchange significantly increased its programmatic advertiser base, achieving 222% growth in active advertisers since its launch.

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.

fromSlate Magazine

I'm a Copywriter. I Know What's About to Happen to the Internet.

Travel advice often comes from writers without direct experience or knowledge of the destinations they recommend.

Why AI adoption is high but integration is failing in martech | MarTech

AI agents are widely used but often remain isolated rather than integrated into core workflows, creating challenges in operational efficiency.

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.

Publishers see double-digit growth from TTD's OpenPath, but volatility remains

OpenPath revenue remains strong for publishers, with some experiencing double-digit CPM growth, prompting trials of OpenAds despite temporary bid duplication allowances.

Programmatic Video's Waste Problem Is A Growth Lever - If We Choose To Pull It | AdExchanger

Programmatic video spend suffers 20-30% loss due to misrepresentation and low-quality inventory, impacting ad revenue and high-quality content.

fromRAIN News

ChatGPT advertising watershed: A hundred million $ in six weeks

ChatGPT's advertising platform has achieved $100 million in annualized revenue within six weeks of its launch.

2 weeks ago

Media Buying Briefing: Is ad marketplace uncertainty the new normal?

Advertising budgets remain stable despite geopolitical crises and economic uncertainty because market volatility has become normalized and media flexibility enables gradual adjustments rather than immediate pullbacks.

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.

fromPractical Ecommerce

New Ecommerce Tools: April 1, 2026

New tools for ecommerce merchants enhance product visuals, brand visibility, and cross-border operations.

Artificial intelligence

Advertising made the internet accessible. Will it do the same for AI?

Introducing advertising into generative AI risks redirecting system incentives toward engagement and data harvesting, potentially undermining user value and trust.

The Trade Desk shakes up Identity Alliance payouts, with a new focus on incrementality

The Trade Desk is shifting to an incrementality-based payment model for identity partners, rewarding unique data contributions over volume.

Bing Search Ads Sponsored Label Almost Transparent

Microsoft is testing nearly invisible sponsored labels in Bing search results.

Pinterest bets measurement and SMBs will boost performance revenue

Pinterest is focusing on measurement to attract more small-to-medium business advertising spend amid competition and ad spending cutbacks.

AI Media Is Already Here. Here's What Marketers Need to Know | AdExchanger

AI media is transforming advertising strategies as consumers increasingly use AI platforms for product research and decision-making.

Media Buying Briefing: Horizon's Bob Lord on the ways agencies have to adapt to survive today

Lack of transparency in marketing agencies hinders growth; AI should be used to enhance client partnerships, not just reduce costs.

2 weeks ago

Multiply's Self-Learning AI-Powered Online Ads Rewire Advertising

Multiply raised $9.5 million to develop self-learning advertising that continuously updates B2B marketing campaigns using internal company data and AI-driven optimization.

fromInc

Paid Does Not Equal Ineffective

Brands should use high-quality sponsored content and invest in AI visibility to shape presence, because earned coverage alone is slow and insufficient.

The future of digital marketing isn't what you think: 5 trends

Digital marketing must adapt to Gen Z preferences, omnichannel strategies, personalization, and evolving remote work trends to remain competitive.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Why AI Visibility, GEO, and AEO are the future of marketing

AI systems now provide direct answers in search results, requiring brands to optimize for AI visibility, generative engine optimization, and answer engine optimization to remain discoverable and build customer trust.

Meta Updates Marketing API to Align With Latest Ad Shifts

At the end of 2024, Meta announced it was shifting away from variable content metrics, such as plays, impressions and accounts reached. Instead, the company said it was pivoting to a more uniform views count instead, and that views were taking over as the main metric for video and image content on both Facebook and Instagram. Now, Meta is building that into its API as well.

Marketing tech

Search has evolved, but has your digital marketing strategy?

Brands must optimize search visibility and use audience insights across all searchable platforms as search shifts beyond traditional search engines.

The evolution of creativity in video advertising: How far have we come? And where are we headed?

Video advertising creativity now extends beyond narrative into interactive, personalised, and technology-enabled formats driven by data and new screens.