Meta revenues up 16% YoY in Q1: The company started the year off on a positive note, but tariffs could foreshadow strife.
WhatsApp’s importance to Meta goes well beyond social messaging: A forced divestiture could disrupt customer service, commerce, and loyalty worldwide.
Experts at Publicis’ HealthFront event recommend partnering with influencers who have smaller followings: Brands and marketers must assess key factors such as target audience, budget, and alignment with a company’s mission.
AI detection and watermarking could improve the user experience but deter brands and creators from experimenting with the technology.
Snap earnings paint a grim picture for 2025: While revenues were up, the company pulled its guidance and lost 1 million users.
Marketers face rising pressure from tariffs, triopoly dominance: Growth is coming from mid-tier platforms and smarter strategies, EMARKETER analysts say at Possible conference.
TikTok makes a bid to encourage creators, agencies to livestream: The push is part of the platform’s strategic effort to avoid a US ban.
Undisclosed bots targeting polarizing issues expose a glaring vulnerability—threatening Reddit’s brand as a forum for real voices just as its ad ambitions expand.
Pitching itself as a collaborator, Substack empowers major outlets like The New Republic and smaller creators to expand their reach.
Social sharing aims to boost usage, yet without real-time info or buzz, it may struggle to stick
A new domain and improved desktop tools are part of Meta’s strategy to win over disillusioned X users and prove Threads’ value to advertisers.
Doing Things, a company of 40 creator-led brands including OverheardLA/NY and Recess Therapy, is ready to evolve from a meme account incubator into a comprehensive media company.
Threads makes ads available globally: The Meta platform benefits from steady growth and a safer brand image than X.
Younger generations seek out medical advice from social media and their peers: “Doing my own research” is a health trend that took off during the pandemic. Healthcare providers and marketers must point out the dangers of trusting online medical misinformation while being more accessible on digital channels.
Linktree, a popular tool that allows users to share multiple links on one customizable home page, is introducing new ways for creators to monetize their content.
YouTube shows virtual influencers are gaining traction: While the technology promises innovation, not all consumers are buying in.
Updates to YouTube’s “Inspiration” tab: The changes 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 Meta and TikTok, and will require brands to adapt.
Despite mental health concerns and corporate distrust, teens still find value in social platforms—especially for connection, creativity, and emotional support.