Creator media company Raptive has launched “Ctrl Alt Ask,” a biweekly podcast hosted by Stephanie Woodin, the company’s Senior Director, Public Relations. The 25-minute episodes feature creators calling in with specific questions about their businesses, which are then addressed by industry experts. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, the podcast cover
CreatorIQ Connect, an annual industry gathering now in its third year, will bring more than 1,300 creator economy professionals to the historic Ebell of Los Angeles on October 15-16. This expanded two-day event, hosted by CreatorIQ and presented by YouTube, comes at a pivotal moment when creator marketing is gaining unprecedented traction amid economic uncertainty.
Nicholas Carlson, the former Global Editor-in-Chief of Business Insider, is building Dynamo, a TV network designed to help viewers understand how the world works through clear, educational storytelling. Founded in 2024 following Nicholas’s departure from Business Insider, Dynamo creates video content that explains complex business and global phenomena, remaining pol
Most people call contractors to solve their home’s quirky storage problems. Danie Berger picks up power tools instead. When faced with the odd nooks and limited space of her tiny apartment, she didn’t see obstacles. She saw opportunities to create. This practical problem-solving approach launched her from behind-the-scenes digital producer to the face of “DIY […]
Meta has expanded its AI translation capabilities for reels on Facebook and Instagram, adding Hindi and Portuguese to the previously supported English and Spanish languages. The Meta AI translation system mimics a creator’s sound and tone while translating content, maintaining its original appeal across languages. The technology includes optional lip-syncing functio
FOX Entertainment has acquired an equity stake in Ukrainian vertical video company Holywater, positioning itself for growth in the vertical video market. The partnership focuses on original vertical video production, ad sales, brand partnerships, and potential integration of FOX’s intellectual property into the vertical format. FOX Entertainment Studios commits to c
Some GA4 users report seeing “Analytics Advisor,” a conversational AI interface in Google Analytics. The post Google Tests “Analytics Advisor” Inside GA4, According To Reports appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Journalists have been using the inverted pyramid writing style for ages. Using it, you put your most important information upfront. Don’t hedge. Don’t bury your key point halfway down the third paragraph. And don’t hold back; tell the complete story in the first paragraph. Even online, this writing style holds up pretty well for some […] The post First things first:
Lifeworks Chiropractic is a clinic in Kelowna, British Columbia, who came to us facing challenges with converting website visitors into leads. Although they had good traffic, the number of visitors actually booking consultations was lower than expected. In this case study we’ll share how Lifeworks Chiropractic saw a 40% increase in lead capture thanks to CausalFunne
Create a document, several pages long, that explains who you are. What sort of learner are you? Do you have degrees or expertise? What sort of change are you making, who works with you, what are your standards? How do you want to engage? Periodically, upload the doc to the chat you’re having with an […]
The next era of the creator economy won't hinge on access to technology but on the intent.
Retail media is booming. Here's a breakdown of the expanding media network landscape and why definitions behind retail, commerce and beyond matter.
From the frenetic pace of consolidation taking place mainly across independents to the constant win-and-lose battle for clients, there’s been so small amount of change impacting the industry
A customer relationship management (CRM) system helps you stay on top of your contacts, follow-ups, and sales process. When it’s set up right, it can make your business run smoother and give your customers a better experience. But when the system is clunky, outdated, or confusing, it becomes more of a barrier than a tool. […] The post Signs Your CRM Setup is Working
Some handy tips for your YouTube channel building approach.
Data analysis by Buffer suggests that TikTok’s algorithm rewards consistent posting activity.
As creators become celebrities in their own right, real-life appearances are drawing significant interest.
Criteo and DoorDash establish retail media partnership to connect brands with convenience, grocery, and CPG advertisers across growing delivery platform starting October 2025.
Irish DPC's €530 million TikTok penalty establishes that remote access from third countries qualifies as data transfer under GDPR, setting precedent for digital platforms.
Mozilla Ads names Index Exchange first U.S. programmatic partner for Firefox New Tab advertising, targeting 210 million users through Private Marketplace deals.
If you want to make a change (or make a living) it might pay to find a topic that people hesitate to talk about. There’s enormous leverage in making the uncomfortable urgent enough to take action on. One of the easiest ways to improve public health and reduce cancer is by increasing the adoption of […]
Topsort integrates AI-based retail media infrastructure with German luxury retailer Breuninger across 13 stores, marking expansion into European premium fashion.
YouTube separates Shorts views from long-form watch hours in Partner Program eligibility, requiring 4,000 hours on public videos or 10 million Shorts views.
Publishers must provide complete verbatim transcripts of upstream content when directing traffic to Related Search for Content pages starting November 1, 2025.
Digital News Publishers Association implements Magnite Access on October 8, 2025, enabling 22 Indian news publishers to streamline audience data sharing.
Google Ads API changes conversion goal defaults on November 17, preventing unnecessary goals from automatically becoming biddable in campaigns to optimize performance.
Sitting here at the Wharf in Sydney, thinking about the AI bubble and executive short-termism vs. waves of evolving scenarios where AI and agentic (and eventually autonomous) workflows change business, and societal, trajectories. This was an interesting analysis on the current state of AI by Shakeel Hashim. His post, “We’re All Behind the Curve,” highlights a critic
Google Ads API team launched an open-source Model Context Protocol server on October 7, 2025, enabling AI tools to query advertising campaigns.
Google launched AI Mode in more than 35 new languages and over 40 new countries on October 7, 2025, bringing total availability to over 200 territories with Europe included.
MTV will shut down MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live on December 31, 2025, ending dedicated music programming across multiple markets.