Digital life
fromHer Campus
2 hours agoThe Real Impact of Short-Form Media
Information overload and shallow processing lead to forgetfulness in content consumption.
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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours agoPsychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals
Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoNobody 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.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
17 hours agoMeta 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.
fromAdweek
4 hours agoThe 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
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours agoWho needs looksmaxxing when you've got Catholicmaxxing? The TikTok trend making religion great again
Catholicmaxxing is a trend among young men combining fitness and Catholicism, often influenced by social media to enhance personal appearance and faith.
fromThe Drum
4 weeks agoCreators everywhere: the rise of influencers and creative collaboration
Transparent disclosures emerge as critical for creator partnerships, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations impacting the influencer marketing space and protecting both brands and creators from legal complications.
Podcast
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks agoInfluencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World
Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
Social media marketing
fromCurtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning
2 weeks agoThe 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.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 month agoWhy 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.
fromThedrum
4 weeks agoWhy your social content should make people curious
It's our job to be translators of science so people understand what's happening and why it's so important. It's a global ocean. Just because something's happening in one place, doesn't mean it's not going to have an effect elsewhere in the world.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 weeks agoIs Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?
The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 month agoStories: 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
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoThreads posts can now be shared directly to your Instagram Story without leaving the app | TechCrunch
Threads already has over 400 million monthly users, but Meta wants to push that number even higher. With the launch of a new Threads feature this week, the company is making it easier for Threads users to share posts on the app to their Instagram Stories - a move that could capitalize on Instagram's larger user base to bring more people to Meta's X competitor.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months agoSocial Media Cultural Impact on Business
One of the social media strategies I apply is the adoption by everyone in the business of some form of social media - whether it's writing a blog which sometimes mentions the business but occasionally has pictures of holidays; using Twitter to get those free Muffins from the cafe on the corner - and occasionally mention a company product that they love; using Facebook to update the company page but also "Like" it as an individual... hopefully you're starting to get the picture.
fromThe Drum
2 months agoThree current social media trends and how to make the most of them with your brand
From Gen Z and their TikTok dances to the millennial squares of IG, when we think of social media we think of the younger generations. However, 'older' audiences are also getting involved. From how to remove stains on walls and 'Things I wish I knew in my 20s' to fashion advice and rediscovering their personal style, older gens are increasingly growing their share of voice on social - seeking advice from (as well as giving advice to) the young ones.
Social media marketing
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