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YouTube’s Brandcast Puts Creator Trust at the Center of Advertising

With audiences growing tired of creators and social media splitting their focus, YouTube says that lasting trust in creators, not just quick viral hits, will shape the future of advertising.

May 14, 2026

4 min read

SOCIAL MEDIA

The Social Media Metrics That Matter Are the Ones Brands Rarely Track

The race for likes and views may be making brands more visible, but not necessarily more valuable.

May 13, 2026

4 min read

ADVERTISING SOCIAL MEDIA

X Bets on AI to Win Back Advertisers, But Is It Working?

After years of advertiser pullback, X is rebuilding its ad engine around AI to restore performance and credibility.

May 11, 2026

3 min read

SOCIAL MEDIA

Not All Creators Convert. Here’s How to Find Those That Do.

New tools make it easier to track who is truly driving purchases, and brands are discovering that influence and conversion rarely move in tandem.

May 07, 2026

4 min read

SOCIAL MEDIA

Snapchat Questions Whether Social Media Still Creates Demand

As social platforms grow crowded and repetitive, Snap is making the case that the future of marketing will be built inside conversations, not feeds.

Apr 17, 2026

4 min read

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram is Finally Making a Play in Affiliate Marketing

As Instagram rolls out native affiliate links in Reels, the real question is whether it can reclaim a creator economy that has already moved on.

Apr 14, 2026

4 min read

ADVERTISING SOCIAL MEDIA

Meta Introduces New Instagram Tools to Turn Trends Into Ad Space

Meta’s latest ad tools signal a shift in digital advertising, where cultural relevance becomes a product brands can access in real time.

Apr 08, 2026

3 min read

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Minimalism Was Fading Until Love Story Came Across

How a television romance might be reshaping brands' thinking about identity, influence, and visibility in a post-minimalist world.

Apr 07, 2026

4 min read

SOCIAL MEDIA

Meta and Google Face the Case That Could Redefine Social Media

A landmark ruling against Meta and Google is forcing the industry to confront whether the very systems built to maximize attention can continue to operate without consequence.

Mar 31, 2026

4 min read

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram Lets Creators Rewrite the Order of Their Own Stories

A small update to carousels may fundamentally change how creators think about publishing, performance, and control.

Mar 25, 2026

2 min read

SOCIAL MEDIA

Why Brand Rivalries Are Taking Over Social Media

As social media favors boldness, brands are leveraging rivalry to capture attention, and audiences remain highly engaged.

Mar 11, 2026

4 min read

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SOCIAL MEDIA

The Long, Slow Death of Sponsored Content

As creators gain influence and audiences become more skeptical of scripted promotions, influencer marketing is shifting toward deeper, more collaborative relationships between brands and creators.

Mar 09, 2026

3 min read

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