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19 social media tools for your brand in 2025

Marketing on social media may be effective, but it can be extremely time-consuming. From figuring out what to post and posting at the right Read more... The post 19 social media tools for your brand in 2025 appeared first on Sprout Social.

Meet Rohit Khubchandani, a corporate leader and travel creator with a ‘license to explore’

Rohit Khubchandani balances two distinct professional roles. By day, he serves as Regional Sales Director for Metropolis Technologies, a company specializing in smart parking and AI-powered security solutions across the Middle East and North Africa. In his complementary career, he builds a travel content business centered around genuine human experiences in a world

Dubai unveils $1M AI film prize for upcoming Creator Economy Summit

Dubai has announced a $1 million prize for AI-generated short films, positioning it as the world’s largest award in the category. The competition debuts at the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, scheduled for January 9-11, 2026, in Dubai. Organized by the UAE Government Media Office with support from Google Gemini, the initiative […]

Linqia launches video editing solution to turn influencer content into multi-channel assets

Influencer marketing agency Linqia has unveiled “Resonate Studio,” a video-editing solution that enables brands to adapt and optimize influencer content for multiple marketing channels. The announcement marks the latest addition to the company’s expanding suite of AI-powered tools. Resonate Studio’s features include timeline editing with transitions and fades, media

TikTok launches global music discovery campaign

TikTok has unveiled “See Where Music Takes You,” its first large-scale campaign dedicated to the music experience on the platform. The campaign positions TikTok as a popular destination for music discovery and cultural connection, highlighting how users actively shape music trends and participate in music culture. The initiative features Ravyn Lenae’s hit “Love Me N

Popfly and Hyundai hunt for a creator, offering a free SUV for adventure content.

Popfly, a platform connecting more than 10,000 creators with adventure brands, has partnered with Hyundai to enhance its search for a new Director of Influence. The selected creator will receive a year-long loan of a Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro SUV, along with resources to travel and create content across the United States. “Creator marketing has […]

Telegram becomes Russia’s influencer haven as government tightens grip on Western social media

The Russian influencer marketing industry continues to grow despite government restrictions on foreign platforms, with Telegram emerging as the primary beneficiary, according to Bloomberg. As Instagram remains banned and YouTube access restricted in Russia, influencers have adapted by migrating to alternative platforms, particularly Telegram. According to data from

Paula Ersly in AdAge: Why absurdity works for Gen Z on social

We’re proud to share that Paula Ersly, Head of Social Strategy at Acadia, has been featured in AdAge in a thought-provoking article exploring why absurdism has become the dominant language… The post Paula Ersly In AdAge: Why Absurdity Works for Gen Z on Social appeared first on Acadia.io.

New edit tutorials help you improve your content, so long as you don’t accidentally trigger a violation...

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! Hope you’re feeling nostalgic about your time at school. Because you’re about to go back: Instagram launched a 20-part tutorial series for its Edits app. The series walks through everything from camera framing to key frame editing, which is helpful because some of this stuff takes practice to master. The first f

Possibility vs. certainty

It is impossible to make a perpetual motion machine, you’ll waste your time if you try. It is possible to write a book of poetry that will sell 10 million copies. It is unlikely, it probably won’t happen, but it is possible. Science and innovation and creativity engage with the possible. Possible means “might.” It […]

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XAI sues former engineer for allegedly stealing ChatGPT-beating technology

xAI seeks injunction to prevent former employee from working at OpenAI while lawsuit challenges AI industry talent competition practices.

Perplexity advertising head departs nine months after appointment.

Taz Patel exits AI search company as platform continues building revenue streams.

Amazon launches Manufacturing Central to connect sellers with Indian suppliers

Amazon expands control over seller supply chain through new portal featuring approved manufacturers across seven product categories.

Alphonso co-founder files lawsuit against valuation firm Kroll.

Lampros Kalampoukas accuses Kroll of deliberately undervaluing Alphonso by $100 million to benefit LG Electronics in their shareholder dispute.

Is it cool to care again?

What the embrace of Superman’s sincerity reveals about our cultural moodBy the time I watched Superman, I knew what to expect: a “corny… achingly sincere” reboot that finally “gets Superman right.” James Gunn’s Clark Kent was a “wonderfully dorky and earnest” dog-loving Midwestern farm boy. The Times highlighted “big-hearted themes” and Clark’s “almost guileless att

How to change your WordPress login URL in 4 simple steps

So you’ve made the leap to use WordPress to build your website. Smart move. If you’re feeling unsure about what to do next—or how to make changes to your site—that’s normal and fixable. Don’t worry, this is a common challenge for people new to WordPress. The first thing to do […] The post How to Change Your WordPress Login URL in 4 Simple Steps appeared first on .

The best online legal services for small business

Most online legal services are more hassle than help. We don’t rely on them—and we’ve tried plenty over the years. Nearly all of them push you toward an annual subscription and hope you forget it’s on auto-renew. There are a few options (LegalZoom, Bizee (formerly Incfile), and ZenBusiness) that can […] The post The Best Online Legal Services for Small Business appe

Dentsu explores sale of operations outside Japan.

Advertising giant hires Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley and Nomura Securities to assess potential buyers for creative and media units outside Japan, following disappointing financial results and major restructuring efforts.

Dv360 introduces new frequency cap and reach metrics

Google replaces programmatic guaranteed frequency metric with cost-based calculations and enhanced reach measurements in Display & Video 360 platform starting August 2025.

WPP’s new boss Cindy Rose starts today: here’s what will be on her to-do list

Insiders acknowledge the company is struggling. Outsiders say there’s no magic bullet. WPP's board hopes Cindy Rose has her own answer.

Media buying briefing: What’s going to happen with Dentsu outside of Japan?

The Japanese-owned holding company wants to sell all its international assets. Who might buy them and what are the best parts?

Someone sent CEOs iPhones with actual bites taken out.

Plus the week's wildest marketing experiments

Google: AI Mode sees “big improvements” on STEM queries

Google says AI Mode now handles complex STEM questions better and surfaces key details sooner, timed for back to school. The post Google: AI Mode Sees “Big Improvements” On STEM Queries appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Greengeeks web hosting review 2025

If partnering with a hosting company that puts the environment first matters to you, then GreenGeeks is a strong fit. The company matches three times the energy its servers consume with renewable energy credits, effectively putting more clean power back on the grid. GreenGeeks also plants a tree for every new hosting […] The post GreenGeeks Web Hosting Review 2025 a

We Are Social’s Monday Mashup #739

TikTok adds voice notes to DMs, Threads tests new long-form text feature, YouTube boosts creators with Hype feature, and more social media news.

Kai Cenat targets 1 million subs in ‘Final Mafiathon’ with Michael B. Jordan

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has revealed plans for “Mafiathon 3,” promising to “go bigger than ever” for what he describes as the final installment in his trilogy of record-breaking subathons. The event begins on September 1 and will run throughout the month, featuring a star-studded lineup headlined by actor Michael B. Jordan, per Tubefilter. In […]

Order from chaos: Inside CreatorX’s mission to fix talent management

In 2015, Evan Asano published the first forecast for influencer marketing, predicting the industry would reach $5-10 billion by 2020. Despite skepticism, his forecast proved accurate, defining his career, from working at the first YouTube network in 2010 to founding Mediakix in 2011 and now leading CreatorX, which launched in 2023. CreatorX represents influencers in

Chengdu emerges as China’s influencer capital following major social media conference

The phrase “Half of the country’s internet celebrities are in Chengdu” has gone viral across Chinese social media following the 2025 Kuaishou Guanghe Conference, signaling the Sichuan capital’s rising status as a hub for digital content creators. The event, which took place in early June, drew prominent short-video personalities, including Na Yina, Zhong Meimei, and

TikTok creators hit the road for College Football Tour

Creator-led media company Culture Media is bringing a new approach to college football coverage with its “Culture College Tour,” blending creator content with traditional gameday experiences. The ten-week initiative kicks off this Labor Day weekend at Clemson University. The tour combines elements of a road trip and a creator house, with participants renting accommo