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How AI, publishers, and social media are rewriting product discovery
Product discovery now spans AI, social, publishers, creators and communities. Here’s how brands can influence purchase decisions. By Adam Weiss Published on August 11, 2026 Today’s buying journey no longer begins with a Google search alone. Consumers now typically move between ChatGPT (or another AI chatbot of choice), Google, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn, … Continue reading How AI, publishers, and social media are rewriting product discovery
‘If trust breaks, your business breaks’: How Alphonzo Terrell is building Spill to be a different kind of social platform
August 08, 2026 ‘If trust breaks, your business breaks’: How Alphonzo Terrell is building Spill to be a different kind of social platform BY Kc Ifeanyi Alphonzo Terrell was the global head of social and editorial at Twitter, until Elon Musk’s $ 44 billion acquisition that led to roughly 80% of the company’s workforce being … Continue reading ‘If trust breaks, your business breaks’: How Alphonzo Terrell is building Spill to be a different kind of social platform
France will ban social media for children under 15
France will ban social media for children under 15 The country’s new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools. By Ian Carlos Campbell July 21, 2026 Stockplanets/Getty Images French regulators have passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, CNN reports. The new bill, assuming it’s approved by France’s Constitutional … Continue reading France will ban social media for children under 15
Truth Social is selling real-time access to posts that could move the markets
July 16, 2026 Truth Social is selling real-time access to posts that could move the markets BY Anna-Louise Jackson Wall Street banks and trading firms will soon receive President Donald Trump’s musings within milliseconds, as the parent company of Truth Social announced a new service on Thursday that’s targeted toward paying institutional clients. Trump Media & … Continue reading Truth Social is selling real-time access to posts that could move the markets
Social media marketers are stuck in a burnout trap. Here’s how to break free
June 28, 2026 Social media marketers are stuck in a burnout trap. Here’s how to break free BY The Conversation It’s almost midnight when the phone buzzes—a client text, a comment that needs a reply, a trend that will be stale by morning. For the people who run brand accounts on social media, the workday never really … Continue reading Social media marketers are stuck in a burnout trap. Here’s how to break free
Gwyneth Paltrow’s puzzling dairy substitute—arugula—takes off like a rocket on social media
June 03, 2026 Gwyneth Paltrow’s puzzling dairy substitute—arugula—takes off like a rocket on social media BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez Gwyneth Paltrow is back making headlines. But this time, instead of a questionably scented candle or overpriced piece of home decor, it’s a surprising superfood that’s flooding social media. The actress and founder of lifestyle brand … Continue reading Gwyneth Paltrow’s puzzling dairy substitute—arugula—takes off like a rocket on social media
Google AI Cites More Social, As Perplexity Pulls Back From Reddit
Google AI Cites More Social, As Perplexity Pulls Back From Reddit by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, May 27, 2026 Citations, which influence consumer perception and drive purchases, are crucial in AI search queries because they act as digital footnotes by linking to source webpages and establishing the credibility of AI-generated answers. They also drive a … Continue reading Google AI Cites More Social, As Perplexity Pulls Back From Reddit
Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit
Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit By Karissa Bell May 15, 2026 5./15 West/Getty Images Snap and YouTube have reportedly reached a settlement in a major lawsuit with a Kentucky school district just weeks ahead of trial Bloomberg reports. The case is one of several around the country that … Continue reading Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit
Bluesky’s next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds
Bluesky’s next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds Attie was designed to help users generate social feeds without having to know how to code. By Jackson ChenMarch 29, 2026 Jay Graber Bluesky is the latest social media platform to throw its hat into the AI chatbot ring. Bluesky, but … Continue reading Bluesky’s next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds