The social media platform has fostered ties between financial institutions and Gen Zers.
YouTube creators evolve into mainstream powerhouses: Creator-led brands and billion-dollar businesses challenge traditional media’s dominance.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why now might be the exact right time for Meta to bring back live shopping, who would be the most likely candidate to buy Party City, and why Disney thinks that now is the right time to pull the trigger on a big change. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Vice Presidents of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.
A growing list of legal problems for large platforms: A Texas investigation is a reminder of the coming era of privacy regulation.
Brands invest record amounts in creator partnerships as industry matures: Strategy evolves toward long-term relationships and multi-platform campaigns.
A US TikTok ban may happen in the near future, but brands that sell on TikTok Shop shouldn’t abandon it until they have to.
Snap’s play for adrift creators: A simplified payment program could entice creators who are left stranded by a TikTok ban.
Wrapped 2024 feels more like a beta test than a celebration, hinting at a company spread too thin to please its audience.
TikTok’s ban is officially happening, but there are caveats: A few potential escape hatches exist, but the January 19 deadline remains.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what actually ends up happening to TikTok, what an X and Truth Social alliance might look like, and who TikTok Shop might enter a joint venture with. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Vice Presidents of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, has found impressive growth and public interest following the US elections, adding 1 million new users in a single day. However, its murky monetization plans have left its value for marketers unclear.
Instagram launches Trial Reels: Creators can test content with nonfollowers before sharing it widely to cater to increasingly data-driven influencers.
TikTok offers users Shop credits in last-ditch attempt to boost sales, downloads before US ban: The platform is dangling hundreds of dollars in incentives to increase engagement.
Streaming and theaters converge: Hybrid release strategies redefine holiday entertainment, with Amazon and Netflix building awareness through box office hits.
Roku wants to open the CTV door for small and midsize brands: A partnership will allow brands to repurpose ads designed for social media to run on its platform.
"In 2025 we are going to see brands think community-first,” according to Jennifer Quigley-Jones, CEO of Digital Voices. One place they will do this is on Instagram Broadcast Channels, the one-to-many messaging feature that allows users to directly engage with followers. As of last week, subscribers of the exclusive direct messaging (DM) channels can now communicate with the creators and brands they follow, similar to how they might use Discord or Patreon.
Reddit debuts conversational AI: Reddit answers provides fast, intelligent search, enhancing the platform's navigation and user experience.
Bluesky mulls a future with ads: CEO Jay Graber said the platform could put ads in search results as it searches for revenues.
TikTok Shop drove $100 million in Black Friday sales: Efforts to introduce social commerce to users are working, but the ban looms large.
Threads rolls out creator hub and privacy updates: Meta's push to differentiate its platform highlights its ongoing identity issues