Updates to YouTube’s “Inspiration” tab: The changes and a deal that will allow videos to be transferred from TikTok are part of YouTube’s push to secure marketing dollars.
Australia will exempt YouTube from its under-16 social media ban: The promise is receiving backlash from players like Meta and TikTok, and will require brands to adapt.
YouTube shows virtual influencers are gaining traction: While the technology promises innovation, not all consumers are buying in.
Despite mental health concerns and corporate distrust, teens still find value in social platforms—especially for connection, creativity, and emotional support.
Podcast ad revenues surpassed $2 billion in 2024: As revenues maintain consistent growth, advertisers must tap in to meet audiences where they’re at.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why the Trump administration extended TikTok’s sell-by date again, what deals are on the table, and how creators feel about the potential ban at this point. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Omnicom expands Creo into a global brand: The agency will unify creator strategy across markets, blending AI tools, media partnerships, and performance goals.
B2B brands are underutilizing creator marketing on LinkedIn, according to Rob Mayhew, a creator who left his agency leadership job to make funny B2B social media videos full time. "LinkedIn is the channel that everyone's sleeping on [for creator marketing], and it's got huge opportunity, especially for B2B," Mayhew said.
Snap resets its brand story: Grace Kao joins as CMO to lead a creative reinvention, following ad gains and rising interest in immersive media.
TikTok extends its partnership with MLS: The move is part of a broader trend of brands investing in sports.
Discord facing lawsuit for allegedly harming minors: The case is far from the first time Discord and other platforms have faced similar scrutiny.
YouTube ad growth is strong, but concentrated funding and economic uncertainty mean only the most distinct startups may thrive.
Finding the right creators remains the biggest hurdle for brand marketers, with 43.9% citing it as their top challenge despite 77.7% saying they increased their creator marketing budgets this year. That’s a key finding of new research from Spotter and EMARKETER on brands’ approaches to long-term partnerships.
OpenAI is floating a social app: The move would place the company in direct competition with X and Meta, but will require a unique value proposition to pay off.
Meta defends past acquisitions in FTC trial: The case could force Instagram and WhatsApp divestitures, disrupting ad buying and reshaping tech merger norms.
Snap study shows the power of positive ads: Consumers reported higher brand recall when seeing ads that sparked "joy."
With TikTok in limbo, Neptune is pitching itself as a mental-health-conscious, creator-first alternative, but it’ll need more than good vibes to scale
Sports remains a profitable ad opportunity: Two-thirds of Americans are sports fans and over half have made a purchase based on audio ads.
The FTC’s challenge to Meta’s deals could fracture the social media giant's empire and signals that no acquisition, no matter its age, is safe from antitrust scrutiny.
TikTok builds its creator offerings while revenues thrive: While ByteDance is seeing notable growth, the tide could turn with an impending US ban.