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VIOOH expands programmatic DOOH in Brazil with RZK Digital partnership

VIOOH partners with RZK Digital on November 6, 2025, bringing programmatic access to 800 screens across Brazil's urban terminals reaching 75 million monthly visitors.

Jason Hibbs on building bourbon moth woodworking and a creative community

Woodworking wasn’t supposed to be a career. It was meant to fill the empty corners of a new house. Jason Hibbs, the founder of Bourbon Moth Woodworking, started building furniture in a small Oregon garage simply because he needed tables and shelves for his home. What began as a personal project became a YouTube channel […]

Social media teams face capacity constraints as marketing demands grow, report finds

Marketing teams contend with mounting pressure to deliver more content and drive measurable Return On Investment (ROI) while managing increasingly limited resources, according to Emplifi’s “The State of Social Media Marketing 2026” report. The survey of 564 marketers reveals most social media teams remain lean, with more than half (57%) having fewer than six people

Most audiences discover news influencer content by accident, not design

Social media news influencers have established themselves as significant alternative information sources for American consumers, with 21% of U.S. adults regularly turning to them for news – a figure unchanged since 2024, according to Pew Research Center data. But beneath this steady adoption rate lies a critical insight for the creator economy: most of this […]

Google phases out practice problem and dataset structured data

Google removes practice problem structured data support in January 2026, clarifies Dataset markup only serves Dataset Search as part of simplification effort.

OpenAI’s sam altman raises possibility of ads on ChatGPT

Altman rejects ad-driven business models like Google's but doesn't entirely rule out advertising. The post OpenAI’s Sam Altman Raises Possibility Of Ads On ChatGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Delegate everything

Each task brings three options. But first, let’s be clear what we mean by “delegate.” If I can hire someone to do a task so well that my customer can’t tell, I can choose to delegate this work. The Uber driver is probably capable of changing the oil in the car, but if the passenger […]

Magnite reports strong Q3 2025 results with CTV growth

Magnite exceeded expectations with 18% CTV growth in Q3 2025, reaching $75.8 million. Netflix partnership expansion and agency marketplace momentum drove performance.

Shopify just became the biggest company to launch a Substack newsletter

Shopify is the first company of its kind — an e-commerce platform — to take the plunge into Substack.

News Corp explores multi-LLM licensing playbook

If News Corp were to strike multiple licensing deals, it would be a major signal to the market that the media group isn’t betting on one LLM; it’s building a portfolio and setting the terms.

Media briefing: Associated press deal cements Microsoft’s quiet rise in AI licensing

Associated Press has joined Microsoft’s AI content marketplace, as the tech company seeks to strengthen media ties and compete with Google.

Keep it real

Authentic influencer strategy. The post Keep It Real appeared first on Carney.

Third-party verification across all Snap’s ad formats, Black Friday insights, and Meta AI helps app promotions

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! Black Friday deals arrive early this year, but so do the metrics that prove they’re working. Trust, but verify: Snap just rolled out third-party verification through Integral Ad Science for Chat feed, Sponsored Snaps, AR Lenses, and more. This means you can check viewability and invalid traffic—and optimize spen

Perplexity bets $400M on Snapchat to scale AI search adoption

Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million to integrate its AI answer engine into Snapchat’s chat interface, with rollout starting next year. The post Perplexity Bets $400M On Snapchat To Scale AI Search Adoption appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google deprecates practice problem structured data in search

Google will deprecate practice problem structured data in January and clarifies Dataset markup is only for Dataset Search. Book actions remain supported. The post Google Deprecates Practice Problem Structured Data In Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How marketers are planning to use AI, influencers and more in 2026

Emplifi's latest report highlights key trends as marketers plan for the new year.

Google Merchant Center adds “Creative Content” section with video assets

Google Merchant Center’s new “Creative Content” section lets brands upload and map video assets to products, boosting visibility across ads.

Reddit shares data on rising holiday shopping trends

Reddit conversation could help you glean key insight into emerging shopping trends.

Reddit shares tips on effective social listening

Consumer behaviors are evolving, and Reddit could play a bigger part in your strategy.

Pinterest reaches 600 million users while revenue climbs 17% in third quarter

Pinterest hits 600 million users in Q3 2025 with $1.049 billion revenue, up 17% year-over-year. International markets accelerate growth despite stock decline.

Innovid expands Harmony with conversion signals for real-time optimization

Innovid announced conversion signals within Harmony on November 5, 2025, enabling publishers and platforms to optimize campaigns in real time based on actual business outcomes rather than traditional delivery metrics.

Kristi Cook’s next act: turning pop culture chaos into conversation with ‘POPITY’ podcast

Kristi Cook, the content creator behind “Spill Sesh,” is stepping into a new chapter with investigative YouTuber Sloan Hooks, blending humor, insight, and behind-the-scenes storytelling in their new podcast, “Popity with Sloan Hooks & Kristi Cook.” “We really wanted it to be something that was different from the videos we create every day,” she says. […]

Kirstin Czernek: sharing family life and finding purpose through content creation

Kirstin Czernek’s path to becoming a social media creator was unconventional and reflective of her diverse interests. With an academic background in psychology and a master’s in mental health counseling, she initially pursued a career as a therapist. Helping others navigate mental health challenges was her primary focus. But, over time, her growing passion for […]

High court rules Stable Diffusion training does not infringe copyright

UK High Court dismisses Getty Images copyright claims against Stability AI, ruling AI models don't store copies, but finds narrow trademark violations on watermarks.

Australian YouTubers ‘How Ridiculous’ launch sugar-free iced tea brand

Australian YouTube group ‘How Ridiculous’ has entered the beverage market with Tea Industries, a sugar-free iced tea brand now available in IGA stores (Independent Grocers of Australia), convenience outlets, and more than 300 school canteens across Australia. The trio of Brett Stanford, Scott Gaunson, and Derek Herron, known for their extreme stunt videos that have

Inside Le Fleur Society’s luxury, concierge approach to creator representation

When attorney Lauren Taylor launched Le Fleur Society in August 2024, she didn’t intend to replicate the typical influencer agency playbook. Instead, she set out to build a female-led luxury branding and talent agency that treats creators like entrepreneurs and clients like partners. “I describe it as a concierge service,” Lauren says. “Whatever you need, […]

Top 5 Metricool alternatives (2025 comparison)

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European data protection board evaluates Brazil adequacy decision

European Data Protection Board adopts Opinion 28/2025 assessing Brazil's data protection framework ahead of adequacy decision enabling personal data transfers from Europe.

Polish court says dentist office address is not personal data

Supreme court rules that business name, address and phone number on commercial website don't count as personal data under GDPR regulations.

Landlords and tenants

Landlords collect rent, tenants pay it. Landlords own an asset that increases in value over time. Tenants have the freedom to move on. If you’re building a business, it pays to own an asset. Your labor doesn’t scale well, and success can be exhausting. It’s better to be Google than it is to be hoping […]