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Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 hour ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 hour ago

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.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
1 day ago

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.
Startup companies
fromWIRED
22 minutes ago

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.
#reddit
Growth hacking
fromQuartz
10 hours ago

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.
Growth hacking
fromQuartz
10 hours ago

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.
fromApaonline
22 hours ago

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
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
45 minutes ago

McDonald's Just Built a Gadget That Every Gamer Has Needed Forever - Yanko Design

Archie is a small arch-shaped piece that essentially bridges the two sticks on your controller. It's not a Bluetooth gadget loaded with firmware updates or a subscription service. It's just a clever piece of physical design that does exactly what it needs to do and nothing more.
Video games
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

Managing New Online Compulsive Behaviors and Addictions

Addictive behaviors have become prevalent due to the accessibility of technology, impacting individuals' lives and relationships.
#pet-market
Pets
fromAol
12 hours ago

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
fromAol
12 hours ago

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
fromAol
12 hours ago

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
fromAol
12 hours ago

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.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

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.
LGBT
fromQueerty
19 hours ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
#ai
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

fromFast Company
6 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

Fundraising
fromChronicle of Philanthropy
23 hours ago

Gen Z Wants to Raise Money for You. Here's How to Stop Scaring Them Off.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital successfully supported Ryan Trahan's fundraising campaign, raising $11.6 million by allowing him creative freedom in communication.
fromFood Dive
1 day ago

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
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Older People Are Sharing What College Life Was Like Before Smartphones

Smartphones have significantly altered social interactions and experiences, particularly in college, leading to challenges in making genuine connections.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Boston Celtics
fromMashable
4 days ago

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.
#tiktok
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Not quite Greggs': TikTok creators put London's gentrified' bakeries to the test

A TikTok trend emerged where locals review upmarket cafes in north London, highlighting gentrification and community reactions.
Film
fromVariety
5 days ago

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.
Games
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

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.
Games
fromFast Company
5 days ago

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

A hidden alligator emoji game is available in TikTok DMs, providing a fun distraction for users.
#kris-jenner
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Nobody looks like me and sounds like me': flowerovlove redefines what pop stardom means

Joyce Cissé, known as flowerovlove, is a confident South London singer-songwriter making waves in pop music with relatable themes.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Young people want to come together': experts respond to mass teen meet-ups in Clapham

Teenagers organized chaotic gatherings in London via social media, leading to disorder and arrests, prompting political outrage and calls for action against youth behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The US is no longer the go-to place': How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

The Korean wave or hallyu that brought the country's culture to the world has now well and truly engulfed Latin America.
Madrid food
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

What the Heck Is Going On in the Back Room in Backrooms?

A24's horror film Backrooms features a furniture-store employee discovering endless, eerie back rooms filled with unsettling sights.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

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.
#meta
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
Podcast
fromTheankler
6 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 days ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
Marketing
fromSfgate
3 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.
Video games
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Meet the 'Club Penguin' superfans giving the game a second life

Club Penguin was a popular virtual world for tweens, but it faced shutdowns and attempts at revival after Disney's closure.
#looksmaxxing
Relationships
fromBustle
6 days ago

TikTok's "April Relationship Theory" Might Mean A Breakup Wave Is Coming

Spring prompts self-reflection and relationship evaluation, leading many to reconsider their partnerships during April.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Marketing
fromUnHerd
4 days ago

Cosmeticorexia is a symptom of social media replacing play

Children are increasingly engaging in skincare routines, leading to a projected $380 million market by 2028, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
5 days ago
Marketing

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

Media industry
fromForbes
5 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

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.
Media industry
fromForbes
5 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling

Stress and anxiety hinder teens' future planning, while social media can provide temporary relief but may also lead to doomscrolling and distraction.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
3 days ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

22 Still-Popular Things That Older People Thought Would Just Be "Quick Fads"

Certain trends and cultural phenomena have persisted far beyond initial expectations of being mere fads.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
Digital life
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Psychology of Watching Strangers on Social Media

Capgras delusion reveals how disrupted emotional brain circuits cause people to perceive loved ones as imposters, paralleling how social media strips away human warmth and authenticity in digital relationships.
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

My Friend Is Getting TikTok Famous Using My Trauma And I'm Not Sure What To Do

An advice column addresses relationship and personal challenges, including household labor expectations, coming out to religious parents, and friend exploitation of trauma.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Influencers 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.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

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
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

People On Reddit Are Sharing Their Favorite "Underground" Websites - Here Are The Best Ones

Many underground websites can enhance productivity, provide free resources, and offer unique experiences online.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Younger generations aren't just growing up online

For today's young people, online content isn't a backdrop to daily life-it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and social media don't just entertain; they influence how young people see themselves, their health, and what behaviors are seen as normal or aspirational. Movies, television, and streaming content still have influence, but as the digital ecosystem expands, so does its power to shape choices-for better and for worse.
Public health
Digital life
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Apple
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Social media users amazed to discover secret message on paper emoji

Apple's paper emoji contains a hidden easter egg: a handwritten note addressed 'Dear Kate' signed 'John Appleseed' with lines from the 'Crazy Ones/Think Different' campaign.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Hilarious FTM mix-up goes viral on TikTok: 'I woke up to the most confused message'

The TikTok video starts with Jess saying: "Female-to-male trans (people) and first time moms: y'all need to get together and decide who gets to keep the FTM acronym." She can hardly keep a straight face as she continues: "In my local neighbourhood giveaway group, this woman posted 'FTM: looking for boy clothes', and to be fair, she said 'boy'. That should have been my first clue."
LGBT
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

'Very demure, very mindful' trans TikTok star says viral fame 'ruined her life'

It was the highlight of my life and everyone loved it. It also was the worst time of my life ever. It was the worst of times, b****. The entertainment industry led me to substance abuse and alcoholism and my life falling apart. I got chewed up and spit out by Hollywood, girl.
Social media marketing
Digital life
fromMashable
1 month ago

The Looksmaxxing Glossary: Understanding the Internet's most unhinged subculture

Incel terminology, including 'looksmaxxing,' has migrated from underground forums into mainstream social media, spreading dangerous practices and ideologies through viral influencers.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Why So Many Americans Online Suddenly Want to Become Chinese

Chinamaxxing, a social media trend where Americans adopt Chinese practices, perpetuates harmful stereotypes by framing Chinese culture as exotic and inferior while reflecting broader anxieties about American economic decline.
Television
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What Are "Fan Edits," and Why Is Gen Z Obsessed With Them?

Heated Rivalry fan edits repurpose show scenes into music-driven mini-trailers that deepen emotional engagement and sustain fandom between seasons and books.
fromHer Campus
4 weeks ago

Is 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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Heated Rivalry' is rewriting the rules of online fandom

There's something different about the "Heated Rivalry" online fandom from what I typically see - something strange brewing in the feeds, something I haven't seen in a long time, or maybe ever. It's easy for a topic to suddenly take over my Instagram Reels or TikTok feeds - those algorithms seem so sensitive that interacting with just a handful of posts on a topic can instantly send you down a rabbit hole.
Television
Digital life
fromTheSavvyGamer
1 month ago

20 Ways The Comment Section Rewrote Culture - TheSavvyGamer

Comment sections transformed online interaction by turning reactions into visible currency, reshaping content creation, amplification, reputation management, and public behavior.
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