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GLP-1 ad exposure climbs, consumer response holds steady

GLP-1 ad exposure climbs, consumer response holds steady

Article
Apr 14, 2026

Younger consumers respond to GLP-1 ads, but increasing ad spend risks fatigue, making sharper creative and more point-of-care marketing increasingly important.

Instagram launches affiliate program as its shopping influence slips

Instagram launches affiliate program as its shopping influence slips

Article
Apr 13, 2026

Reels product tags aim to reignite social commerce sales as TikTok soaks up momentum.

Canada Time Spent With Media 2026

Canada Time Spent With Media 2026

Report
Apr 10, 2026

Digital media dominates daily consumption, but legacy formats still hold key moments. As streaming, audio, and social media surge, advertisers face a fragmented landscape where attention is growing—but harder to capture.

Nearly half of US social media users think health content is inaccurate

Nearly half of US social media users think health content is inaccurate

Article
Apr 10, 2026

Only 7% of consumers rate social health information as highly accurate, raising the stakes for healthcare and pharma marketing content credibility.

Infopack: Sports Content 2026

Infopack: Sports Content 2026

Report
Apr 06, 2026

Sports content is one of the last bastions of live, appointment viewing. Key data shows who’s watching, which platforms they use, and how they engage with content between events.

Instagram brings scheduling to Trial Reels to boost campaign performance

Article
Apr 03, 2026

Scheduled Trial Reels let creators time experiments globally, improving influencer campaign performance on Instagram.

70% of Australian minors still use social media three months after nationwide ban

70% of Australian minors still use social media three months after nationwide ban

Article
Apr 02, 2026

Australia's social media ban is struggling to take hold as users easily circumvent restrictions.

TikTok’s Cameo partnership makes it even more essential for creators

Article
Apr 02, 2026

A TikTok-Cameo integration unlocks new revenue streams, enhancing TikTok’s value in influencer marketing strategies.

Meta enhances Instagram’s ad targeting capabilities as it pushes toward full automation

Article
Apr 01, 2026

Instagram’s upgraded model boosts ROAS with less compute, nudging marketers toward hands-off buying.

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Meta ramps up genAI powered ad creation as marketers weigh consumer trust

Meta ramps up genAI powered ad creation as marketers weigh consumer trust

Article
Mar 26, 2026

Meta's new genAI tools speed production and improve performance, but consumer trust still challenges payoff.

The Healthcare Consumer 2026

The Healthcare Consumer 2026

Report
Mar 26, 2026

Consumers turn to search engines first for answers to health-related questions, even as social, video, and AI tools gain ground. Meanwhile, streaming TV is reshaping healthcare ad reach. Digital drives health-related action—but trust gaps shadow every channel.

TikTok and Tubi partner to bring creators to FAST, opening new doors for marketers

TikTok and Tubi partner to bring creators to FAST, opening new doors for marketers

Article
Mar 20, 2026

A new TikTok and Tubi partnership moves TikTok talent to FAST, giving brands new IP plays in ad-supported CTV.

Meta offers monetary incentives for TikTok, Instagram creators to move to Facebook

Article
Mar 19, 2026

Meta is courting TikTok and YouTube stars for Facebook, but weak discovery may limit marketer upside.

YouTube for Social Media Teams 2026

YouTube for Social Media Teams 2026

Report
Mar 18, 2026

Social teams are rethinking YouTube as Shorts surges, both long-form and episodic content gain traction, and generative search reshapes discovery. But legacy silos and cost concerns still hold many back, even as audiences and creators are leaning in.

Meta’s ad disclosure update could trigger new regulatory pressure

Meta’s ad disclosure update could trigger new regulatory pressure

Article
Mar 17, 2026

Meta's “Sponsored” label becomes “Ad,” a subtler tag that may lift engagement—and invite new scrutiny.

Creator Economy 2026

Creator Economy 2026

Report
Mar 12, 2026

As brands incorporate creators and influencers into more of their marketing and advertising strategies, they are fueling the growth of the creator economy, while making it more competitive and complex.

YouTube becomes the largest global media platform, drawing more ad dollars than legacy giants combined

YouTube becomes the largest global media platform, drawing more ad dollars than legacy giants combined

Article
Mar 11, 2026

YouTube tops global media with $62 billion in revenues and over $40 billion in ads, putting it ahead of Disney and legacy TV combined.

LinkedIn achieves 121% ROAS and leads B2B marketing in paid performance

LinkedIn achieves 121% ROAS and leads B2B marketing in paid performance

Article
Mar 10, 2026

LinkedIn tops B2B campaign results, posting 121% ROAS—outpacing Google and Meta and capturing 41% of paid social budgets.

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