Regulators may hit X with a $1 billion fine, escalating a standoff that could provoke Trump and push Musk to yank the platform from Europe.
TikTok receives another 75-day extension: As Trump signs a second executive order to keep the app alive, its future remains murky.
Meta, TikTok, and X in hot legal water: The platforms are facing suits in the US and EU that could have implications for how advertisers invest.
US social media creators saw a nearly 40% (39.8%) YoY increase in tipping and gifting revenue, according to our March forecast.
As the ban deadline nears, creators are diversifying fast—but juggling platforms with different audiences and monetization tools poses operational hurdles.
Netflix, Patreon explore podcast potential: As competition in the podcast space heats up, brands are looking for unique value propositions to draw audiences.
Zuckerberg wants Trump to slow the EU’s advertising crackdown: Meta is pressuring the administration to fight back against EU fines.
Newsmax IPO is conservative media's moment: The network’s early success as a public company emphasizes advertiser confidence in right-leaning media.
Snapchat reimagines its Partner Program for SMBs: The changes will see the program split into two tiers, with features to help SMBs advertise.
Inside the Meta and UFC partnership: The deal—both strategic and political—makes Meta UFC’s “official fan technology partner.”
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how to increase basket size, how to break out of category while staying true to brand identity, and how to respond to TikTok trends without seeming like a brand responding to a TikTok trend. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Vice President and Principal Analyst Suzy Davidkhanian and the CMO of True Religion Brand Jeans Kristen D’Arcy.
Amazon and AppLovin make TikTok bids as sales deadline approaches: While a deal has yet to be inked, Trump and TikTok seem to be confident in the app’s future.
Last month, Instagram rolled out its Testimonials feature, an ad format that allows brands to pay creators for sponsored content that includes comments.
Social and streaming platforms now drive Gen Z’s content choices as algorithmic recs eclipse word of mouth for viewing choices.
Wonder acquires a media company, Unilever dedicates more spend to influencers, and Ulta launches a third-party marketplace. Here are the eight most interesting retailers and brands from last month, as ranked on our “Behind the Numbers” podcast.
xAI’s takeover of X gives it AI training data, compute power, and a ready-made audience—offering a path to revive X’s ad business and investor confidence.
Creators get Cannes spotlight in 2025: With rebranded awards and new categories, Cannes Lions acknowledges the growing impact of creator-driven marketing.
Positivity pays on Pinterest: A new study determined that platforms deemed “positive” can significantly boost ad performance.
Variable notification frequency comes to YouTube: The test could help brands reach audiences and drive purchase decisions—but will require them to adapt.
As feature parity becomes strategy, Meta chases engagement and relevance.