On today's podcast episode, we discuss the social media platform that actually gets the most attention from Gen Z, why millennials are losing their native social app, the one boomers are adding to their smartphones the fastest, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and our analyst Paola Flores-Marquez.
MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI look to grab a share of the school lunch market: They’re integrating Prime Hydration and Feastables chocolate bars into a “better-for-you” Lunchables-like product called Lunchly.
New privacy features include parental control, content filtering, and restricted messaging to protect minors and address growing concerns.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the significance of a democratic country like Brazil banning X, how it will impact the platform in terms of users and ad dollars, and how advertisers in America are viewing the situation. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg and analyst Matteo Ceurvels.
What to look for in the TikTok ban court case: Oral arguments began yesterday in a battle that will determine TikTok’s future.
In Q2 2024, worldwide clickthrough rates (CTRs) for search was 1.63%, more than double that of social (0.66%) and quadruple that of retail media (0.39%), according to a July 2024 report by Skai.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Facebook actually has a young person problem, what will be the most popular kinds of interactive ads, if Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ cashierless technology has found a new home, can a ‘Spotify for news’ like service work, where Americans are moving too in the country, and more. Tune into the discussion with analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf and Max Willens, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
“If you’re a marketer looking to reach Gen Z, you need to be everywhere,” our analyst Blake Droesch said. Although Gen Z is known to spend a significant amount of time on social media, tapped into newer buying behavior such as social commerce, they also rely on physical stores. Here are three ways Gen Z’s path to purchase stands out.
Senate ramps up social media regulation for teens: Two landmark bills that require more protections for minors will move to the House.
Each patient generation takes a unique path on their health journey: We unpack the channels where patients begin their health journeys and explore how marketers can tailor their engagement strategies to best reach each generation.
The collaboration aims to stop harmful posts from spreading across platforms and protect against legal risks.
Three in four consumers are concerned about fake reviews, according to January 2023 data from Bazaarvoice. Amazon and other retailer websites have a fake reviews problem, and it’s driving consumers—Gen Zers in particular—to seek information about products on social media sites like TikTok and Reddit.
The Surgeon General’s plan to protect kids, backed by state attorneys general, could change how platforms and advertisers engage users.
73% of US Gen Zers say they make online purchases from creators, compared with 66% of millennials and 59% of adult consumers overall, according to June 2024 data by LTK.
Despite allowing cross-posting between Instagram and Threads, Meta’s lack of a clear messaging system for Threads reveals ongoing confusion about the apps’ integration.
Facebook tries to reverse its Gen Z problem: Instagram and Marketplace could form the core of an attempt to strike a chord with Gen Z users.
OnlyFans posts record-breaking $6.63 billion in 2023 gross payments: Creator base grows 29%, but regulatory challenges loom.
DOJ indicts Russians for funding US influencers: Kremlin-backed operatives used social media to covertly influence the 2024 election.
The platform introduces stricter controls to curb illegal content but may alienate its privacy-conscious user base.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss if big tech executives will soon be held responsible for what happens on their platforms, whether Walmart+ is now a legitimate threat to Amazon Prime, how much swapping out barcodes for QR codes moves the needle, how early is too early for holiday marketing, why dogs tilt their heads, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analysts Sarah Marzano and Carina Perkins.