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Marketing
fromSfgate
1 day 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.
#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
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.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
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.
Education
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
9 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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours 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
#ai-generated-content
fromDigiday
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

After an oversaturation of AI-generated content, creators' authenticity and 'messiness' are in high demand

Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

9 Ways To Stand Out In A Social Media World Full Of Slop

AI-generated slop floods social media, making quality content visibility harder; success requires committing to meaningful, audience-focused content over quantity.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.
fromDigiday
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

After an oversaturation of AI-generated content, creators' authenticity and 'messiness' are in high demand

Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

9 Ways To Stand Out In A Social Media World Full Of Slop

AI-generated slop floods social media, making quality content visibility harder; success requires committing to meaningful, audience-focused content over quantity.
fromThe Atlantic
14 hours 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
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
fromKotaku
11 hours ago

YouTube's Gaming Historian Steps Back After 15 Years

"Today I'm announcing I will no longer be making Gaming Historian videos. There's nothing dramatic behind it, I promise."
Games
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
1 day ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Now even Netflix has its own video AI

VOID stands for Video Object and Interaction Deletion. It's a VLM (vision-language model) that can not only erase objects from a scene but can also inpaint how remaining objects in the scene should behave without the influence of whatever was excised.
Independent films
Boston Celtics
fromMashable
1 day 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
Film
fromVariety
3 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
fromFast Company
3 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.
Games
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

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.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
1 day ago

Can TikTok Shop Help Mac Cosmetics Gain Momentum?

Mac Cosmetics has launched on TikTok Shop to connect with 1 billion users amid declining sales in traditional retail.
#youtube
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.
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.
Vue
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.
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.
#ai
Humor
fromMashable
4 days ago

Fruit Love Island and other AI fruit slop are taking over the internet

AI-generated content like Fruit Love Island captivates millions, raising questions about human engagement with digital culture and entertainment.
fromFast Company
4 days ago
Silicon Valley food

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

Humor
fromMashable
4 days ago

Fruit Love Island and other AI fruit slop are taking over the internet

AI-generated content like Fruit Love Island captivates millions, raising questions about human engagement with digital culture and entertainment.
fromFast Company
4 days ago
Silicon Valley food

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

#creator-economy
fromForbes
5 days ago
Growth hacking

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

fromForbes
3 days ago
Marketing

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

fromForbes
1 week ago
Growth hacking

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

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.
Media industry
fromForbes
3 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.
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.
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
1 week ago

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.
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.
Media industry
fromForbes
3 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.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
16 hours 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.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The web can still be wonderful, and Flipboard's Surf proves it

Surf is a new discovery engine that curates content from various platforms, offering a refreshing way to engage with the internet.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 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.
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Online Community Development
fromPR Daily
2 weeks ago

The next phase of social strategy: Giving audiences ownership of the story - PR Daily

Brands are shifting from broadcasting authenticity to enabling audience ownership through participatory experiences and community involvement.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
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.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

There's Something Very Dark About a Lot of Those Viral AI Fruit Videos

"I've spent a lot of time looking at the comment sections on these videos actually, and it does not seem like bots. I clicked on people's profiles, these are real profiles, thousands of followers, no signs of inorganic activity. People just like it."
Television
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.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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.
Digital life
fromDigiday
4 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
#influencer-marketing
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.
fromTechCrunch
3 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
#instagram
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.
Television
fromInterview Magazine
2 weeks ago

These Creators Are Getting Rich Off Reaction Content While We Watch

Reaction videos have evolved from a niche curiosity into a massive YouTube phenomenon, with top channels accumulating hundreds of millions of views and attracting attention from major artists.
#reddit
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.
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.
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.
#meta
fromTechdirt
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

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.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Social media marketing

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

fromTechdirt
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

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.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
4 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.
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.
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.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AI-Generated Anti-ICE Videos Are Getting the Fanfic Treatment

AI-generated anti-ICE videos portray fictional nonviolent confrontations that offer catharsis, revise narratives of accountability, and spread widely across social media amid immigration enforcement tensions.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Why 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.
#fan-edits
Social media marketing
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Gen Z's fan edits are a staple of internet culture. Movie studios are finally buying in | CNN Business

Movie studios hire fan editors to create viral content targeting Gen Z and millennials, with platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Lionsgate leveraging fan edits for marketing and franchise revival.
Social media marketing
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Gen Z's fan edits are a staple of internet culture. Movie studios are finally buying in | CNN Business

Movie studios hire fan editors to create viral content targeting Gen Z and millennials, with platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Lionsgate leveraging fan edits for marketing and franchise revival.
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

Why 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
3 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
Media industry
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Instagram Looks to Tap Into the Mini Drama Trend

Mini-drama short serialized shows drive high engagement and revenue on TikTok, prompting Instagram/Meta to test dedicated short-drama features to capture the trend.
#user-generated-content
fromGamesBeat
1 month ago
Marketing

Creators and developer studios are approaching the business of UGC in very different ways

fromGamesBeat
1 month ago
Marketing

Creators and developer studios are approaching the business of UGC in very different ways

Social media marketing
fromParle Mag
1 month ago

Why Short-Form Content Is Changing the Entertainment Industry

Short-form video dominates discovery, launches careers, and reshapes entertainment consumption toward rapid, mobile, easily shared, and constantly refreshed content.
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