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TikTok shares Cybersecurity tips

With cyber scams on the increase, TikTok's looking to help raise awareness among its user community.

X adds another anime-inspired AI chatbot

So now, X users have another AI bot to develop feelings for.

X prompts users to update security info ahead of ‘twitter.com’ retirement

If you use security keys on X, you'll need to take note.

Putting feelers out

State of the job market. The post Putting Feelers Out appeared first on Carney.

Instagram’s restyle gets an update, a new YouTube Studio chatbot, and another SEO vs AI showdown

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! Fix, don’t fake: Instagram updated its Restyle feature to let you edit your own photos and videos using conversational AI prompts. You can now remove backgrounds, add new elements, or change the vibe with a simple text command. This is the key distinction, though: Restyle is an editing tool for your content, not

Gemini October updates, what to know about Google’s enabling dishonest behavior policy, and a QR feature test

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! We were going to ask Gemini to write a joke, but it went ahead and created a video, analyzed our campaign data, and created a slide deck before we could blink. Which leads us to this: Gemini just released a wave of updates that should make your marketing toolkit much more powerful… Veo 3.1. You... The post Gemin

SerpAPI calls Reddit lawsuit a threat to the ‘free and open web’

SerpAPI responds to Reddit’s scraping lawsuit, defending its practices and insisting that public search data should stay open and accessible.

X reports higher usage in EU in latest DSA report

X usage had been in decline, but saw a recovery in the most recent period.

YouTube provides opt out for livestream leaderboards

YouTube is also changing the name of the copyright tab in YouTube Studio.

Criteo abandons France to enable potential U.S. acquisition

French ad tech firm Criteo exits France for Luxembourg to bypass merger restrictions, clearing path for U.S. buyers while posting $470 million quarterly revenue.

K1 circuit partners with RACER creator awards as karting sponsor, will host winners at california track

K1 Circuit has joined the RACER Creator Awards as Official Karting Partner and Community & Culture Category Sponsor ahead of the program’s November debut. According to the announcement, the partnership positions K1 Circuit as both the karting partner and sponsor for the Community & Culture category at the awards ceremony scheduled for November 20, 2025, […]

Gymnastics star Livvy Dunne joins Wasserman as she pivots to entertainment career

Former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) gymnastics star Olivia “Livvy” Dunne has signed with Wasserman and its Brillstein Entertainment Partners division for representation across digital, media, and marketing verticals, per The Hollywood Reporter. Dunne, who helped lead Louisiana State University to its first NCAA National Championship in 2024, now c

Meta, TikTok, Snap to comply with Australia’s youth social media ban despite opposition

Social media giants Meta, TikTok, and Snap announced they will implement Australia’s ban on users under 16, despite continuing to oppose the legislation. The platforms will begin “taking reasonable steps” – which may include deactivating underage accounts – on December 10, 2025, when the law takes effect. In parliamentary testimony, representatives from the three co

Tubi partners with Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat for exclusive creator content deal

Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service Tubi is launching its first-ever exclusive creator content slate as part of its Tubi for Creators program. The company announced a multi-title deal with Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s global multi-platform entertainment company, to debut four original, creator-driven films in 2026. The partnership will feature projects led by

Steven Bartlett’s creator company reaches $425 million valuation

Steven Bartlett’s holding company Steven.com closed an eight-figure investment round at a $425 million valuation, positioning the media entrepreneur to expand his creator economy ventures. The funding, led by Slow Ventures and Apeiron Investment Group, represents what the company calls Europe’s largest creator holding company fundraising to date. Slow Ventures joins

Merchant center for agencies, vibe coding in AI Studio, query groups in Search Console, and more

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! Why have five dashboards when you can have one? The agency energy is strong with this one: Google just launched Merchant Center for Agencies, a dashboard where you can manage multiple client accounts at once. If you’re juggling e-commerce clients, this centralized oversight should bring faster issue detection, e

Instagram adds Reels history, Threads introduces ghost posts, and Facebook restrictions, Pages, and engagement rates

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! Remember that Reel you scrolled past last week but now desperately need to show your client? Late to the party, but welcome anyway: Instagram just rolled out a Watch history feature that lets you scroll through the last 30 days of Reels you’ve watched. If your audience can easily find and reshare your Reels, you

Microsoft Advertising advertiser console down

This impacts the web UI, but other interfaces are currently up. This does not impact ad serving.

YouTube implements new restrictions on gaming and gambling content

If it looks like a real human is being mutilated, even in video game form, it’s probably going to get restricted

Meta adds more users in Q3, projects more AI investment

Meta's bringing in more money, as it continues to pour more into AI.

Meta and TikTok comply with Australia’s under-16 social media legislation, and age verification hits Google Play

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! Remember when you could just lie about your birth year and call it a day? Those days are officially over: Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat are all complying with Australia’s strict new under-16 social media ban. If they don’t comply, this legislation slaps platforms with a $50M penalty. It stands to affect over 1M tee

WPP’s ‘unacceptable’ results show scale of turnaround challenge facing new boss Cindy Rose

The British holdco's third quarter numbers show revenue declines across the board, including at 'critical' WPP Media.

Instagram launches 30-day watch history for reels

Instagram is introducing a new feature that allows users to review videos they’ve watched within the past month, addressing a longstanding issue for content discovery and sharing. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the platform now offers a “Watch History” feature for Reels, enabling users to locate previously viewed content without remembering account names or s

Publicis to acquire HEPMIL Media Group in Southeast Asian expansion

Publicis Groupe entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Singapore-based HEPMIL Media Group, expanding the French multinational advertising company’s influencer marketing capabilities across Southeast Asia. According to the announcement, the deal is subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms remain undisclosed. HEPMIL serves more than 450 brands

YKONE invests in Swiss talent agency Atlas, expands European presence

YKONE, the global influencer marketing agency focused on luxury brands, acquired a 25% stake in Swiss Atlas Agency, strengthening its European operations and influence management capabilities. The partnership reinforces YKONE’s presence in Switzerland, where it has operated since 2020, serving clients including Audemars Piguet, Tudor, IWC, Swarovski, and On Running.

Apollo.io pricing explained: real costs and plan breakdown

If you’ve ever tried to understand Apollo.io’s pricing, you’ll know it’s not as straightforward as it first appears. Between shifting plan tiers and the credit system, costs can creep up, especially if your team is tied into a long-term contract that limits flexibility.In this article, I’ll share what I learned testing Apollo.io: what each plan includes, where hidde

Discounted ChatGPT Go is now available in 98 countries

OpenAI's made ChatGPT Go available in 98 countries, including 8 in Europe and 5 in Latin America. The post Discounted ChatGPT Go Is Now Available In 98 Countries appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

WhatsApp adds passkey protection for chat back-ups

The option will add another padlock to your personal WhatsApp chest of secrets.

How LinkedIn helps early-career professionals [Infographic]

This infographic looks at how early-career professionals say LinkedIn has helped them, the LinkedIn features they say have been most helpful during their job searches, and which social platforms they say drive the most meaningful career results. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

Roofing marketing guide

The U.S. roofing market hit $23.35 billion in 2024, and competition is fiercer than ever. With over 96,000 roofing contractors registered nationwide, you’re not just competing with the shop down the street anymore. While 79% of homeowners still find roofers through word-of-mouth, 62% also go online. And here’s the game-changer: many of those searches now […]