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World politics
fromPoynter
6 hours ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 hour ago

How V Spehar built a news business from under a desk

News creators like Vitus Spehar are redefining journalism for younger audiences through engaging and accessible content on social media.
#fact-checking
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
1 hour ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromPoynter
54 minutes ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
1 hour ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromPoynter
54 minutes ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
#ai-search
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
Social media marketing
fromInc
12 hours ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.
fromApaonline
9 hours ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
3 hours ago

11 marketing budget mistakes to avoid (and how to avoid them)

Avoid common marketing budget mistakes to maximize ROI and ensure effective investment.
#branding
Web design
fromMajic 102.3
5 hours ago

How speed is redefining modern branding in today's world

Speed is essential for branding; fast-loading websites enhance professionalism and improve search rankings.
fromFortune
1 day ago
Marketing

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

Web design
fromMajic 102.3
5 hours ago

How speed is redefining modern branding in today's world

Speed is essential for branding; fast-loading websites enhance professionalism and improve search rankings.
Marketing
fromFortune
1 day ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
2 days ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
Education
fromPR Daily
3 days ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who grew up being told they were too sensitive didn't become less sensitive. They became editors. Every reaction now passes through a filter that decides whether the feeling is proportionate enough to be allowed out, and that filtering process is so automatic they genuinely believe they're calm when they're actually curating. - Silicon Canals

Sensitive children often suppress their emotions, leading to automated behaviors that mask true feelings.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
23 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Writing
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Digital life
fromDigiday
6 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
#ai
fromDigiday
17 hours ago
Marketing tech

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
16 hours ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
16 hours ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
#meta-platforms
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
2 hours ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
5 hours ago

The Pullback in Meta Could Be a Gift. Here's Whether to Take It. | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms' stock drop is seen as a buying opportunity due to strong business fundamentals and AI growth prospects.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
6 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
2 hours ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
5 hours ago

The Pullback in Meta Could Be a Gift. Here's Whether to Take It. | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms' stock drop is seen as a buying opportunity due to strong business fundamentals and AI growth prospects.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
6 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

This Is Not How Presidents Typically Communicate

Donald Trump's rhetoric has transformed the presidential podium into a platform for intimidation, contrasting sharply with previous presidents' more dignified approaches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 hours ago

The AP is offering buyouts in a pivot away from newspapers

The Associated Press is shifting focus from newspapers to visual journalism and AI-driven revenue sources due to declining newspaper income.
Marketing
fromMarTech
7 hours ago

AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems | MarTech

Brands must build with intention to protect customers from overwhelming experiences and improve retention and profit growth.
#advertising
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
8 hours ago

Keyword Blocking Demonetized More Than Half Of Reuters' Brand-Safe Stories | AdExchanger

Advertisers should abandon keyword blocklists to improve ad placements and reach loyal news audiences.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
8 hours ago

Keyword Blocking Demonetized More Than Half Of Reuters' Brand-Safe Stories | AdExchanger

Advertisers should abandon keyword blocklists to improve ad placements and reach loyal news audiences.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Law
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#meta
Social media marketing
fromForbes
16 hours ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
fromTechdirt
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Social media marketing
fromForbes
16 hours ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
fromTechdirt
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
Marketing
fromForbes
8 hours ago

How Agencies Survive AI, According To The Man Who Built Advertising's Biggest Empire

Agencies must adapt to AI's impact on production and client expectations to survive in the evolving landscape of the knowledge economy.
#openai
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromDefector
3 days ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromDefector
3 days ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
Online Community Development
fromPR Daily
2 weeks ago

The next phase of social strategy: Giving audiences ownership of the story - PR Daily

Brands are shifting from broadcasting authenticity to enabling audience ownership through participatory experiences and community involvement.
Media industry
fromTech Times
12 hours ago

Substack Writers Transform Newsletter Platforms with Paid Subs and the Power of the Creator Economy

Substack empowers independent writers to manage their own audiences and monetize content through a simple, community-driven newsletter platform.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
#public-relations
fromFast Company
4 days ago
Marketing

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Marketing
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
17 hours ago

DSP-ite The Trade Desk Backlash, Buyers Aren't Budging; Publicis Goes Full-Court in Sports | AdExchanger

Brand marketers remain skeptical of DSPs' transparency despite efforts from competitors to shift ad spend.
Marketing
fromFortune
1 day ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
12 hours ago

GB News makes its pitch for a slice of public broadcasting funds

GB News seeks access to government broadcasting grants through competitive tendering, challenging the automatic funding of the BBC.
#ai-search-engines
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
3 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
3 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
3 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
3 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs

Sports Illustrated has successfully revitalized its brand and profitability after a challenging period, focusing less on traditional revenue streams.
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 days ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Media industry
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Horizon Media is building a platform to orchestrate ad tech from a single command center

Horizon Media is developing an orchestration and intelligence layer to integrate various media marketplace partners into a central command center.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Here's the New Playbook for PR in the AI Era

AI visibility requires intentional building of credibility signals like press coverage and authoritative content to avoid losing to competitors.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Basis Wants To Help Marketers Bring Agentic AI Into Media Planning | AdExchanger

Basis launched Compass to simplify campaign planning without replacing human input.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 days ago

CreatorIQ and Sprinklr bet they can solve creator measurement's fragmentation problem

Unified measurement across organic, paid, and creator content is essential for effective influencer marketing.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Why Earned Media Still Outperforms Paid When Trust Matters Most

Trust, not reach, drives influence in modern marketing. Independent voices like journalists, analysts, and peers shape buyer decisions more effectively than paid brand messaging.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

The Communications Role Is Changing: 5 Shifts That Matter Most

AI is transforming communications by making earned media a structural necessity for brand reputation.
Media industry
fromPew Research Center
1 week ago

Where do Americans look first for breaking news information? | Pew Research Center

Americans primarily seek breaking news information from news organizations, search engines, and social media.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

GEO For PR: How To Earn Mentions In AI Summaries

Generative engine optimization (GEO) is becoming essential for PR professionals to prove value as AI-powered search reshapes how people find information online.
Social media marketing
fromInc
4 weeks ago

Forget Perfection. This Simple Habit Is What Actually Builds an Audience Today.

Authentic, casual content now resonates more with audiences than polished, carefully staged posts on social media platforms.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Traffic is dying as a media metric. What comes next is more important

AI is significantly reducing traffic to major tech media sites, but publishers with strong brands and loyal audiences are adapting through paywalls and diversified strategies rather than facing business decline.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Four things about Yahoo News that may surprise you

Yahoo attracts 180 million monthly visitors through habit-driven features and maintains strong engagement, ranking among the top news sites with only CNN and Fox News having higher weekly visitor frequency.
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

Behind the social handle: How to balance risk and trust - PR Daily

Running a social account is a delicate balance between risk and trust. "I think it's almost like a double-edged sword ... don't overthink it, but also learn the muscle of putting out risky content and knowing the limitations of how risky you can go," said Jori Evans, director of social at Manscaped. Evans gained experience from working with boutique brands before moving onto Microsoft, Groupon and with agencies for brands like Slim Jim. She will speak on a panel at Ragan's Social Media Conference next month to discuss what it really takes to manage a brand's social account behind the scenes.
Marketing
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Media Briefing: Without transparency, publishers can't tell if Google's Preferred Sources feature benefits them

Google's Preferred Sources feature lacks transparency, leaving publishers unable to measure traffic impact or user adoption six months after launch.
fromPR Daily
2 months ago

Think before you post: How to protect your brand on social media - PR Daily

Social media harm reduction is the reduction of harm when it happens,
Social media marketing
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Newsrooms are taking comments seriously again

Reader comment sections are resurging as publishers reinvest in moderated, subscriber-gated or automated-comment systems to drive engagement and revenue.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
Media industry
fromPR Daily
2 months ago

How to make the case for brand journalism - PR Daily

Brand journalism should replace traditional PR to reach audiences directly using reporting and storytelling as newsrooms shrink and search and social referrals decline.
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