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    Meta fined $567 million for failing to protect teens

    A New Mexico judge said the state is facing a youth mental health crisis and cited Meta as a key contributor.

  • YouTube Shopping Affiliate Program
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    Retrieved from YouTube on August 07, 2026
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    YouTube expands shopping affiliate program to the UK

    Creators who join will be able to tag products from partner merchants including Wayfair, Currys, Debenhams, Boots, M&S and Etsy.

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    Retrieved from TikTok on September 08, 2025
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    TikTok shutters Nashville office, lays off 250 employees

    The move impacts the company’s moderation staff and is set to take effect October 5, according to a report from the New York Times.

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    Retrieved from eSafety Commission on August 07, 2026
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    Australia’s teen social bans are having little effect

    A new report showed that usage hasn’t changed significantly as teens continue to check in by getting around the restrictions.

  • Meta data center development interview
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    Retrieved from Meta on August 07, 2026
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    Meta executive offers data center insights

    Rachel Peterson, vice president of data centers, discussed the company’s approach to building and community engagement in an interview posted on the site.

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    Retrieved from TikTok on August 06, 2026
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    TikTok partners with Disney

    The licensing deal will allow creators on the app to use characters and content across brands including Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars in their own videos.

  • Snapchat humor report
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    Retrieved from Snapchat on August 06, 2026
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    Snapchat tries to teach brands to be funny

    The app released guidance on how marketers can connect with younger users through humor and offered tips on effective comedy writing.

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    Retrieved from Reddit on March 28, 2024
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    Reddit expands test of moderation tools

    The app is letting more subreddit managers use its artificial intelligence-powered Rules Hub while also restricting access for users who don’t log in.

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    Retrieved from imgflip on August 06, 2026
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    Can the apps stop AI slop?

    Social platforms have been overwhelmed by artificial intelligence-generated content, but companies encourage AI use even as they try to stem the tide.

  • Pinterest Q2 2026
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    Retrieved from Pinterest on August 05, 2026
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    Pinterest leans on AI to drive improved performance in Q2

    The company added 9 million monthly active users but platform growth was down in Europe and flat in the U.S. and Canada.

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    Retrieved from Meta on October 29, 2021
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    Meta makes AI Developer Assistant its primary support option

    The company is actively pushing forward with its plan to incorporate artificial intelligence agents into as many systems as possible.

  • Reddit Beauty Report
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    Retrieved from Reddit on August 05, 2026
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    Reddit offers marketing insights for beauty brands

    Community discussions are focused on individuality, personal discovery and experimental makeup looks, according to a new report from the app.

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    Retrieved from Snapchat on August 05, 2026
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    Snapchat offers third-party AI ad integration

    The app’s Model Context Protocol server will let brands connect promotional campaigns to agents including Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini.

  • WhatsApp group chat updates
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    Retrieved from WhatsApp on August 05, 2026
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    WhatsApp updates polls, alerts and side chats

    New features in the messaging app offer more conversational functionality and refine existing functions.

  • Snapchat Q2 2026
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    Retrieved from Snapchat on August 04, 2026
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    Snap posts modest Q2 user and revenue increases

    The app added 10 million more daily actives in the quarter while CEO Evan Spiegel said it’s looking to pace its investment in Specs glasses.

  • Pinterest festive campaigns
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    Retrieved from Pinterest on August 04, 2026
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    Pinterest tells brands to launch holiday campaigns early

    The platform said its users start their festive activities as early as September, and a longer promotional period can help marketers learn what works.

  • TikTok Dreamina 2.5
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    Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2026
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    TikTok rolls out Dreamina Seedance 2.5

    The newest artificial intelligence video generation model is designed to allow for advanced storytelling and longer clips.

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    Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2021
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    Snapchat pitches its ad platform to SMBs

    The app’s effort to promote its younger audiences may be good for smaller brands but may alienate larger clients.

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    LinkedIn reports solid Q2 revenue growth

    Microsoft doesn’t release many performance details, but LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero said there was also double-digit member growth.

  • Reddit Q2 2026
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    Retrieved from Reddit on August 02, 2026
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    Reddit’s user base grows to more than 130M daily actives

    The company’s Q2 performance update also showed robust revenue growth despite what CEO Steve Huffman called “choppy” search referrals.

  • Meta 2026 Holiday Playbook
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    Retrieved from Meta on August 02, 2026
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    Meta shares holiday 2026 tips for small businesses

    The company offered guidance on how to plan for ad spending and promotional budgeting ahead of the upcoming shopping season.

  • Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, wearing a gray sweater, puts his hands up during a presentation.
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    Meta touts industry-leading ad revenue growth, but AI unease rises

    CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that faster revenue gains mean AI investments are paying off, but not everyone is convinced.

  • Social media brand strategy
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    Retrieved from Nick Cicero/Substack on July 16, 2026
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    The new fundamentals of brand strategy for modern social media

    User behaviors have changed and marketers need to update their mindsets to align with the shifts.

  • X Analytics update
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    Retrieved from X on August 26, 2024
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    How to build a brand on X

    The platform formerly known as Twitter has more than 550 million monthly active users and is still an important online space for discussion and marketing opportunities.

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    Snapchat shores up lead gen ads with new HubSpot integration

    The app is focusing on partnerships to “meet our clients where they are,” according to Vice President of Global Agency and Strategic Accounts Adrian Mulryan.