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Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
11 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.
fromFast Company
17 hours 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
Media industry
fromFortune
12 hours ago

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.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 week ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromTheStreet
4 days ago

Kevin O'Leary says this is the highest-paying job right now

Social media customer acquisition specialists can earn up to $250,000 without a degree, leveraging measurable performance-based content creation.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 week ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromTheStreet
4 days ago

Kevin O'Leary says this is the highest-paying job right now

Social media customer acquisition specialists can earn up to $250,000 without a degree, leveraging measurable performance-based content creation.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

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.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now

Nick Shirley claims his video on California fraud was supported by data from Edward Coristine of the Department of Government Efficiency.
fromDigiday
2 days ago

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

"Our investment paid off, because two months later, COVID hit and TikTok booms. This is where it really all began in terms of the TikTok creator economy."
NYC startup
#linkedin
Online marketing
fromNeil Patel
5 days ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

6 Simple LinkedIn Engagement Strategies When You Don't Know What to Post

Consistent engagement on LinkedIn is crucial for building relationships and brand awareness, even with minimal effort.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
1 week ago

How LinkedIn Influencers Share Career Advice, Build Thought Leadership & Grow Networking Fast

LinkedIn influencers transform professional networking into a career engine through consistent engagement and valuable content sharing.
Online marketing
fromNeil Patel
5 days ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

6 Simple LinkedIn Engagement Strategies When You Don't Know What to Post

Consistent engagement on LinkedIn is crucial for building relationships and brand awareness, even with minimal effort.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
1 week ago

How LinkedIn Influencers Share Career Advice, Build Thought Leadership & Grow Networking Fast

LinkedIn influencers transform professional networking into a career engine through consistent engagement and valuable content sharing.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
4 days ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Podcast
fromTheankler
4 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.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

How did the 'Seger bar' guy get Gov. Healey for his latest video?

Governor Maura Healey made a guest appearance in a viral video judging bars by their ability to play Bob Seger.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

MPs call for booming' influencer industry to be officially recognised

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the recognition of the online creator economy for financial support and growth.
Education
fromForbes
5 days ago

40% Of US Marketers Fail A Basic Marketing Test. Why This Matters.

Many American marketers lack basic knowledge, with 40% failing to understand fundamental concepts in their field.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

3 insights into the future of business from Steven Bartlett

"I'm not [hiring] anyone in between," he says, noting that he recently spoke with a promising candidate who said she'd not used Claude Code-nor had she built anything with agents. She didn't get the job.
Careers
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

TikTok Entrepreneur Earning $200K Asks About Quitting His Job. Ramsey Says Do It But Warns Platform Will Die

A TikTok Shop selling sports cards generated $700,000 in revenue, but faces platform risk as its primary income source.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day 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.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
fromForbes
3 days ago
Marketing

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

fromForbes
5 days ago
Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 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.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
5 days ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler

Alex Bruesewitz connects celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump to enhance Trump's appeal to younger audiences through digital strategies.
Growth hacking
fromInman
3 days ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Meet the 21-year-old media exec who wants TikTok shows to be taken seriously

Rowan Winch, cofounder of Fallen Media, plays a key role in producing popular TikTok shows while engaging directly with creators in New York City.
Psychology
fromForbes
1 week ago

3 ChatGPT Prompts To Build Your Personal Brand Statement

Personal branding reflects consistent themes in work, problem-solving, and strengths, requiring objective self-reflection to identify and articulate effectively.
Careers
fromForbes
6 days ago

10 Ways Freelancers Can Land New Clients (Without Relying On Luck)

Freelancers can earn more than previous jobs but face challenges in finding clients.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build Trust In Their Personal Brands

Trust is crucial for building a personal brand online, as many consumers are skeptical of social media information.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.
#influencer-marketing
Podcast
fromDigiday
1 week ago

How to sell an influencer agency: Lessons from Digital Voices founderJennifer Quigley-Jones

Selling an influencer agency involves understanding market dynamics, transparency, and the unique challenges faced by female founders.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

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.
Podcast
fromDigiday
1 week ago

How to sell an influencer agency: Lessons from Digital Voices founderJennifer Quigley-Jones

Selling an influencer agency involves understanding market dynamics, transparency, and the unique challenges faced by female founders.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

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.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

YouTube CEO says the best YouTubers will 'never leave their home' | TechCrunch

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes creators will remain loyal to the platform despite competition from streaming services like Netflix.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

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.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I left tech to become an influencer. I had $6,000 in my savings when I took the leap, but it's the best decision I've ever made.

When the crypto startup I was working for was sold in July 2025, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to go all in on myself as a content creator. I had about $6,000 in savings and less than 40,000 followers on TikTok, but I believed I was worth the investment.
Startup companies
#video-marketing
fromSocial Media Examiner
2 months ago
Marketing

How to Position Yourself as a Video Influencer People Will Love : Social Media Examiner

Use service-first, evergreen YouTube video content to answer customer questions, build trust, drive website traffic, and improve search rankings against larger competitors.
#instagram
Social media marketing
fromBGR
3 days ago

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 marketing
fromBGR
3 days ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

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.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 days ago

Agency Leaders Debate: Who owns the future?

The future of the marketing industry hinges on the balance between big tech companies and consumer importance.
Online marketing
fromWorld Economic Forum
5 days ago

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.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Vibe Code Your Entire Marketing Engine In A Day

Vibe coding enables founders to create efficient marketing systems that drive results without needing a large team.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 day ago

"Be loud online, build connections, and look for side doors..." - How to get seen by brands

Emerging designers can reach major brands through strategic networking, targeted portfolio development, and leveraging digital platforms rather than relying solely on family connections or traditional career progression.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromNeil Patel
3 days ago

Misleading Marketing Metrics: Are Your Reports Inaccurate?

Traditional marketing metrics are outdated and do not accurately reflect business growth or marketing impact.
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Adzymic Powers Omnichannel Grimace Shake Campaign for McDonald's Singapore - ExchangeWire.com

The campaign begins with a gamified DOOH execution placed in high-footfall Gen Z locations including Dhoby Ghaut, Bugis, Singapore Management University, and the Central Business District. These locations help bring the Grimace Shake campaign into the flow of Singapore's daily urban movement.
Marketing
#content-creation
fromYcombinator
6 days ago
Online marketing

Show HN: I made a free list of 100 places to promote your SaaS | Hacker News

A curated list of over 100 directories and platforms to promote SaaS products effectively.
Marketing
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

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.
#openai
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
5 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
5 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
Marketing
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How marketing leaders at Clinique and ScottsMiracle-Gro are meeting consumers where they are online-and in AI

ScottsMiracle-Gro and Clinique leverage educational resources and customer feedback to evolve their brands and meet consumer needs effectively.
#creator-marketing
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

CreatorIQ and Sprinklr bet they can solve creator measurement's fragmentation problem

Unified measurement across organic, paid, and creator content is essential for effective influencer marketing.
fromInc
1 week ago
Marketing

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

CreatorIQ and Sprinklr bet they can solve creator measurement's fragmentation problem

Unified measurement across organic, paid, and creator content is essential for effective influencer marketing.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Creator ad spend in the U.S. reached $37 billion in 2025, with startups often mismanaging their creator budgets.
#social-media-marketing
Online marketing
fromAol
1 week ago

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.
fromForbes
4 weeks ago
Social media marketing

How To Create A Signature Series For Your Business's Social Media

Online marketing
fromAol
1 week ago

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.
fromForbes
4 weeks ago
Social media marketing

How To Create A Signature Series For Your Business's Social Media

Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

How content creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

What we needed was to build brand relevance with the younger generation. Content creators became a crucial part of Coach's marketing plan, with partnerships evolving to longer-term collaborations.
Marketing
Marketing
fromHubspot
5 days ago

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.
#marketing
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
4 days ago

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.
fromForbes
5 days ago
Marketing

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
4 days ago

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.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Time pitches GEO insights into a new brand offering

Time is launching a GEO product that analyzes brand sentiment in AI search engine summaries to help brands improve their messaging.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Online marketing
fromEMARKETER
1 week ago

Small businesses see social media as their clearest path to growth in 2026

68% of small-business owners believe social media and paid ads will provide the most value for their business in 2026.
Social media marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

Why Most Founder Brands Fail-and How to Build One That Actually Drives Sales

Building a founder brand requires creating content for potential customers, not for personal validation or peer engagement.
Marketing
fromMarTech
5 days ago

What happens when ad spend goes wrong | MarTech

Account ownership in advertising is primarily about financial logistics, risk, and legal responsibility, not just control.
Marketing tech
fromAccounting Today
5 days ago

Growth as infrastructure: Rethinking marketing's role in firm strategy

The operating model that ensured success for firms in the past two decades is inadequate for future sustainability.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
4 days ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

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.
Online marketing
fromGeeky Gadgets
2 weeks ago

Build an AI Marketing Team With Claude for LinkedIn, Substack, YouTube & X Posts

Claude Code enables creation of an AI-driven marketing system with 11 distinct skills across five functional layers that automates workflows, generates content, and optimizes engagement across multiple platforms.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
6 days ago

YouTube And Creators Are The New SEO. Most Brands Are Missing Out.

Creators are essential marketing assets in the AI era, with YouTube being the most trusted platform for consumer discovery.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
6 days ago

Performance marketing 101

Performance marketing in 2023 emphasizes effective measurement, data interplay, and personalization within the broader marketing landscape.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Burner Accounts, Brutal Honesty, and Radical Transparency: How Brands Are Winning on Reddit

Reddit is the top source for AI platforms, prompting marketers to prioritize Reddit content for community engagement.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bill Gurley said to follow this lesson for success from MrBeast

Embrace peers and collaborate rather than treating them as rivals to accelerate learning and success.
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How Instagram Collabs Fast-Track Your Personal Brand Growth

Instagram collaborations build multidimensional personal brands, enhance online presence, and improve Google search visibility through authentic partnerships and shared content.
Social media marketing
fromInc
3 weeks ago

Forget Perfection. This Simple Habit Is What Actually Builds an Audience Today.

Authentic, casual content now resonates more with audiences than polished, carefully staged posts on social media platforms.
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Is How Solo Creators Stop Posting to Silence and Hit Over 50,000 Views Without The Guesswork

A new ChatGPT Agent autonomously identifies early breakout signals across platforms and translates them into high-confidence, trend-forward content strategies that accelerate creator traction.
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