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Instagram updates notification ranking to reduce repetitive alerts

This could further reduce your organic engagement and reach.

Whatsapp launches ad campaign to highlight functional benefits

The campaign aims to showcase WhatsApp's benefits over traditional SMS.

TikTok adds more assistance tools for TikTok Shop creators

Some handy tools to help you maximize your TikTok Shop listings.

Instagram finally launches an iPad version of the app

After years of calling for it, IG has finally launched a custom iPad app.

How trust in influencers varies among generations

Trust in recommendations from social media influencers varies widely between older and younger generations, according to recent research. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

Emotional intelligence and the secret to leading with endless customers

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Instagram launches dedicated iPad app after years of user requests

Instagram debuts optimized tablet experience with Reels-first interface, new Following tab, and enhanced messaging features designed for bigger screens.

Subreddits have spoken

Re: Reddit Pro. The post Subreddits Have Spoken appeared first on Carney.

Team hires, studio rental fees: the hidden costs of creators

The growth of the creator economy has empowered individuals to get into the business of media and entertainment with relatively few start-up costs. A camera, laptop and YouTube account are all one needs to upload their first video. But as creators become mainstream celebrities and scale up their business accordingly, they’ve started to incur more under-the-surface c

In earnings reports, fashion brands clock fallout from tariffs and tease holiday plans

The fashion industry — like much of retail — remains on somewhat shaky ground when it comes to predicting demand and sales.

Media briefing: DOJ’s Google search trial remedies fall flat for publishers

The DOJ's ruling means Google’s search engine remains deeply intertwined with AI, which some consider a \"big win\" for Google.

Stellar Tech acquires Dutch platform Join in bid to consolidate Benelux creator marketing

Brussels-based marketing technology firm Stellar Tech has expanded its footprint in the Benelux region with the acquisition of Dutch creator platform Join, marking its third purchase in the creator technology sector following the acquisitions of Influo (July 2024) and IROIN® (March 2025). According to a press release, the move combines Join with Stellar Tech’s exist

From coma to comeback: AI helps music creator reclaim his voice at the ‘Grammys of AI Music’

When Lucas Horne, 26, awoke from his months-long coma in April 2017, the UK musician faced a devastating reality: the brain injury he sustained had robbed him of his ability to play musical instruments. For many artists, this might have meant the end of their musical journey. Instead, it became the beginning of a new […]

Write this 1 line to make people share immediately

I studied 100+ viral posts to find the perfect share trigger.

Good SEO is still good GEO, and Google tests gaming the search experience

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! When you play guitar, you can strum it however you like as long as you get the chords right. SEO is the same, apparently: According to Google’s Danny Sullivan, good SEO is good GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). In other words, just stick to “normal SEO.” Your core mission remains the same: Focus on creating

5 effective sales coaching tips

Great sales coaching isn’t about having all the answers.

Rankings and flavors

Here’s a quick tactical riff about how we name things. It’s worth considering that: If you’ve got four initiatives going on, numbering or even lettering them can’t help but communicate a priority to others. Considering flavoring them instead. When there’s an orange, a blue and a pink project, we can see that they’re separate and […]

Shareable short-form video content: get more views and engagement

Are you pouring time into short-form videos that don’t get picked up by the algorithm? Wondering why some creators rack up shares and engagement while your content barely moves beyond your own followers? In this article, you’ll learn the elements that make short-form content shareable—from mindset shifts that prevent overthinking to hook techniques that stop […] The

Google Ads API to switch to a monthly release cycle

Google said its users want more frequent updates and this will result in that.

In memoriam: Alan Bleiweiss has passed away

The SEO community mourns Alan Bleiweiss, a veteran consultant remembered for his forensic audits, mentorship, wit, and unwavering advocacy.

Ai search sends users to 404 pages nearly 3X more than Google

AI search engines send users to 404 pages more than Google. A study of 16M URLs finds ChatGPT leads in hallucinating links. The post AI Search Sends Users to 404 Pages Nearly 3X More Than Google appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Facebook’s trying to make pokes happen (again)

Why? Who knows?

YouTube announces expanded content hosting deal with Sesame Street

The deal will bring more young viewers to the app.

X faces regulatory pushback over in-stream payments plan

Elon's \"everything app\" vision may have to take a back seat once again.

YouTube shares insights into evolving digital engagement trends

YouTube has identified some key engagement trends among younger audiences.

X shares tips for holiday campaigns in the app

Some handy tips for your holiday campaigns.

TikTok offers movie ticket sales in-app, powered by Fandango

A new expansion of TikTok's in-app shopping options.

LinkedIn expands company page and recruiter verification

The updates will provide more assurance for LinkedIn users.

Threads launches 10k character text expansion for posts

Now you can add more context to your Threads updates.

Self awareness and the luck-skill gap

One sort of delusion is believing that we’re smart and skilled simply because we got lucky. This perpetuates a cycle of bad decisions that just happened to lead to good outcomes, and causes people to confuse their wins with heard-earned skill. Often, when someone successful in one field (where they compounded an early lead) moves […]