YouTube to auto-send “yellow icon” videos for manual review: The change aims to improve overall ad suitability.
NWSL secures key women-led sponsorships: E.l.f. Cosmetics and Unwell partner with the soccer league, marking a shift in how beauty and lifestyle brands invest in sports.
Twitch expands sponsorship opportunities: While the change might attract creators, whether brands will buy in is debatable.
Senators urge DOJ probe into X’s advertising efforts: The group of five Democratic senators allege that Elon Musk leverages his political power to bully advertisers into returning.
As the creator economy grows, marketers are considering how they can incorporate AI into their strategies without compromising the consumer trust and human connection the industry relies on.
Digg makes a comeback 12 years after it was sold: While the revival promises “good vibes” and a community-first focus, how they’ll monetize is unclear.
Pinterest will start labeling AI-generated images: The change is likely an attempt to maintain the platform’s user base without sacrificing the lucrative potential of AI.
Medical misinformation ‘infodemic’ on social media: Influencers are promoting misleading information about medical tests. Here’s what healthcare and pharma brands should be doing to combat it.
Rising Airbnb rentals and Tinder’s weak ID verification create unchecked spaces for misuse. Colombia’s tourism boom worsens the problem as traffickers exploit platform anonymity and operate freely.
Meta, TikTok under fire for data usage practices: The social media giants are facing lawsuits that could have long-term consequences.
Over half of Gen Zers discover products primarily on TikTok and Instagram: Google’s relevance is fading as social search takes over.
Nextdoor bets on AI-driven content to fuel long-term growth: The platform’s NEXT initiative will transform past user discussions into monetizable recommendations, prioritizing engagement over short-term ad revenues.
This week, new advertisers enter the podcast space, consumers discourage brand desperation, and brands take notes from Netflix.
Reels may get its own app: Instagram is reportedly exploring a standalone platform as it vies to draw attention away from TikTok.
A dedicated Instagram Reels app could give Meta an edge over TikTok—or fragment its audience. If users resist another app, Instagram’s video dominance could take a hit.
"You're spending a lot of money. Do you know where your ads are?'" Jonah Goodhart, co-founder and CEO of Mobian, said on our "Behind the Numbers" podcast, evoking the classic PSA. Meta announced in January it would replace fact checking with Community Notes, worrying advertisers about brand safety.
YouTube strives to make ads less disruptive: The platform is changing its approach to mid-roll ads to appease viewers, creators, and brands alike.
The uncertain future of TikTok and the changing social media landscape has made complicated partnerships and engagement measurement in the creator economy. But creators are ready.
Snapchat enhances brand safety features: The changes stand in contrast with Meta scaling back its brand safety commitments.
Instagram introduces Testimonials: The addition to Partnership Ads lets creators get paid for sponsored comments to boost Instagram’s influencer marketing ecosystem.