Post-IPO, Reddit is rolling out AI search and considering paywalled content in an effort to grow revenue while preserving its community-driven essence.
Meta and Google quality filters are failing: Creators are gaming Meta by posting AI spam, while Google allowed deepfake apps to buy ads.
As consumers become increasingly cost-cautious, competition for dollars is fierce. Halloween costumes, decor, and party supplies may not be a top shopping priority, but specialty retailers such as Spirit Halloween still find a way to engage consumers and attract their dollars.
Reddit’s Q2 gives uncertain signs: Despite beating expectations, concerns were raised about its long-term viability as an ad platform.
Young people are on Marketplace and Groups: The challenge for Meta is to direct those users to more monetizable areas of the app.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what "Brat" means, the significance of the vice president of the United States Kamala Harris putting social media front and center of her campaign, if riding the "Brat" wave is replicable, and whether it might backfire. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg and vice president of content Paul Verna.
TikTok closes its rewards program following regulatory concerns about its addictive nature, preempting severe penalties under the DSA.
Social media engagement with Canadian news drops 43%: Meta's news ban impacts local outlets and reduces news consumption on Facebook and Instagram.
Snap’s middling earnings solidify Meta’s lead: Services like Snap and Pinterest are struggling to compete for ad interest with larger platforms.
Children in the US feel mixed emotions daily: Social media is a likely enabler. We explore how healthcare providers and marketers can step up to educate youths and their parents.
Strong Q2 performance highlights Meta's resilience: Revenue and user growth indicate the social media giant’s robust health.
Pinterest is relying on Gen Z for growth: The company met Q2 expectations, but its Q3 guidance sent its stock tumbling.
“The creator economy is at an inflection point,” our analyst Jasmine Enberg said on our “Beyond Brand Deals: How Marketers Can Navigate the New Creator Economy” webinar. “We’re at a moment now where it seems like every marketer has recognized that they need to be working with creators.”
This year, we’re in a Brat girl summer. The lime green trend used by Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign joins a handful of other trends going viral this summer. Marketers may be too late to capitalize with their own content, but there are still important takeaways from these TikTok trends that advertisers can apply long after the trends become outdated.
Leading social networks like Facebook and TikTok are evolving due to increased social buying, user bases approaching adolescence, and a greater desire for connection
With 300 million users, CapCut’s intuitive features challenge Adobe and Canva, but potential US bans could disrupt its dominance.
What Kamala Harris’ brat summer says about political advertising: Her campaign joined TikTok last week, seeking to capitalize on memes and entice young voters.
Amazon tries to refocus Twitch’s appeal to advertisers: After years of experimenting and struggling to profit, reducing scope could help its brand appeal.
TikTok ramps up lobbying in bid to halt its US ban: Bloomberg reports heavy spending on lawyers and ad campaigns to sway public opinion.
Publicis Groupe’s $500 million investment in creators: The French ad firm purchased influencer marketing company Influential as interest in creators grows.