March 13, 2024 Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide As the presidential election nears, ‘Murthy v. Missouri’ will have major implications for online discourse. BY Issie Lapowsky Government officials have been talking tough to Big Tech for years now. President Biden has … Continue reading Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide
As November elections approach, here’s where Democrats, Republicans and Independents are shopping and getting their news. Chris Wood on March 8, 2024 Marketers are engaging very different consumers depending on their political affiliation. How consumers vote informs several other behaviors, including where they shop and how they consume media. And the distinction isn’t only between … Continue reading Political polarization reflected in voters’ shopping, media habits
53% of marketers believe AI will significantly enhance targeting and ad relevance according to Cooler Screens study. Chris Wood on March 6, 2024 Marketers are ready to embrace AI in the retail media space. A majority (53%) of marketers believe AI will “significantly enhance” the way shoppers are targeted and served relevant ads, according to … Continue reading AI in retail media? Majority of marketers are optimistic
What used to be a promising domain for growth and creativity has degraded beyond repair. Juan Mendoza on March 5, 2024 In 2024, going viral on the web can spell almost certain disaster. The worst place for that to happen? On X, in what’s known as the “main character effect.” Ryan Broderick, the author of … Continue reading The zero-sum game of social media: When going viral spells disaster
Florida’s controversial bill to restrict social media use by minors heads to governor Maxwell Nelson Tech Journalist Family Dialogue on Digital Safety: Navigating Social Media Amidst Legislative Debates in Florida Florida is on the brink of enacting one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on social media use by minors. According to the Associated … Continue reading Florida’s controversial bill to restrict social media use by minors heads to governor
Media Giant Walmart’s New Descriptor: From Online To Offline by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 20, 2024 Walmart became a media giant on Tuesday when it officially announced the acquisition of television manufacturer Vizio — not a surprising move given the company’s insatiable appetite for technology, content and advertising. The company has always been … Continue reading Media Giant Walmart’s New Descriptor: From Online To Offline
By Chris Stokel-Walker March 12, 2024 It’s the scandal that keeps on giving—and has dominated social media discourse in a way few other stories have in years: What the hell is going on with Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and wife to the King-in-waiting? Princess Catherine, to use her official royal name, has been … Continue reading The Kate Middleton scandal shows the worst of a generative AI-filled social media world
Caveats Flood Paid Search, Retail Media Investments by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 7, 2024 Retail media and paid online search are the most important marketing channels to consumer product manufacturers and agencies today, according to a study released Wednesday from the digital agency Skai and the Path to Purchase Institute (P2PI). Fifty-three percent … Continue reading Caveats Flood Paid Search, Retail Media Investments
From leveraging AI to dominating social commerce, learn the top five trends set to shape social media marketing success in 2024. Geoff Crain on February 1, 2024 The digital marketing ecosystem is full of trends that flicker and fizzle faster than your Instagram stories. Mention Vine to a Gen Z colleague and see what happens. … Continue reading Top 5 strategic trends for social media marketing in 2024
Social listening and analytics inform the company’s growing social media team on how to engage customers and streamline customer care. Chris Wood on January 26, 2024 Engaging customers on social media is a full-funnel strategy, and not just for consumer brands. Salesforce reaches customers and prospects on over 150 social channels. The company partnered with … Continue reading Salesforce’s full-funnel approach to social media
