Meta's granular settings balance engagement with user satisfaction: Threads and Instagram to recognize diverse perspectives and sensitivities in social media political discourse.
Reddit's brand safety woes aren't over: We found that content depicting suicide and other violence was easy to access, revealing a moderation failure.
Florida bans minors from social media in a major shift: The bill further fractures US social media regulation and could impose hefty fines for noncompliance.
Snapchat's new Sponsored AR Filters enhance post-snap engagement: This affordable, versatile tool could grab incremental ad dollars and boost brand engagement.
On today's podcast episode (part 1), we discuss the details of what's going on with a potential TikTok ban, how grave of a threat TikTok might be, whether Americans actually want a ban, and the likelihood of TikTok getting banned this time around (out of 10). Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Minda Smiley and Max Willens.
Measuring creator marketing is tough. Affiliate links provide direct attribution, but many sales occur after consumers see creator content. Even MrBeast, the biggest individual creator on YouTube, sells his Feastables bars at retailers like Walmart, not just on social media. So how can advertisers using creator marketing measure the efficacy of creator campaigns?
After Reddit’s IPO surge, driven by AI plans and vast user content, the platform faces a balancing act between new AI market opportunities and preserving community trust.
Meta’s dive into decentralized social media could boost engagement: As Meta brings Threads to the “fediverse,” the movement gets a moment in the spotlight.
Don’t let the myths get you down, social shopping is alive and well. Gen Z is full of contradictions. And “TikTok-famous” is becoming synonymous with Hollywood famous. Here are three key takeaways from Shoptalk 2024.
MrBeast will create a reality series for Prime Video: In a move that defies platform allegiance, YouTube’s most popular creator will help generate a hit for Amazon.
BeReal faces a critical juncture with stagnant growth and funding woes: A strategic pivot or acquisition looms as it seeks to remain viable.
YouTube requires AI content disclosure to combat misinformation: It’s a crucial move in the genAI era, affecting everything from brand safety to election integrity.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how young Gen Zers differ from older Gen Zers, the numbers that tell the story of teens' social media use, and how teens and parents approach screen time. "In Other News," we talk about whether 20-somethings saying "no" to TikTok is a big deal and whether a new push to ban TikTok is for real this time. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jasmine Enberg and Paola Flores-Marquez.
Reddit introducing native ads ahead of IPO: The platform must balance improving engagement with maintaining user trust and platform integrity.
While TikTok’s fate is in limbo, the sharks circle round: Surveys show strong support for Reels if the app is banned, while China says it doesn’t support a forced sale.
Misleading high-engagement content on “TaxTok” is worrying financial professionals and confusing their clients. Here’s how banks can help.
“Out-of-home (OOH) is cost-effective. It's measurable. It's targetable. You can be hyperlocal with it,” said founder and CEO at Quan Media Brian Rappaport. It’s also growing. US OOH ad spend will increase by 6.5% this year, reaching $9.51 billion dollars, according to our October 2023 forecast. But an added benefit is OOH’s potential to create organic impressions on social media.
Microsoft’s business-focused social network is adding puzzles to boost engagement. Could LinkedIn’s Wordle moment take a toll on productivity?