Basketball fans on TikTok will soon see more NBA and WNBA highlights. The platform’s new partnership brings exclusive content and AI-powered ad options. Sports creators gain access to major league events.
Major private equity firms are making bold moves in ecommerce. TikTok Shop’s new AI-generated shoppable videos are dividing brands and creators. The stakes for online commerce and affiliate marketing are rising.
A new plan would set a default six-hour social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds in Britain. Autoplay features would also be disabled by default. Teens could override these settings if they choose.
Ad viewers worldwide can now see if content was created or edited with AI. New transparency features respond to evolving regulations and industry standards. Google, Meta, TikTok, and Microsoft update disclosure tools.
A federal judge blocked Nebraska's new social media law for minors. The state now wants an appeals court to let it take effect. Major platforms and industry groups are watching closely.
Marketers and publishers can now see how their social and video posts perform in Google Search and Discover. Google’s new platform properties feature brings detailed analytics for Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube content.
A new study links short-form news video consumption to soccer star preferences. Audience political identity and platform choice both play a role. The findings raise questions for publishers targeting younger viewers.
Retailers are moving deeper into streaming ads. Walmart has agreed to acquire Vibe.co, a connected TV ad platform, in a deal valued above $1 billion. The move highlights how shopping data is shaping video advertising.
A major Brazilian publisher has overhauled its newsroom to treat social media as a core editorial product. The new structure drives both audience growth and revenue, with measurable results.
Audiences are turning to social media for news videos. New data shows younger viewers prefer online platforms over traditional TV. Publishers see opportunities in both short and long-form video content.
A new initiative puts TikTok and Instagram creators at the center of Forbes’ off-platform strategy. The publisher is testing flexible deals to boost video-led coverage and audience growth.
US and Chinese tech giants now dominate UK web traffic. Meta, Alphabet and Bytedance see major growth, while UK publishers lose share. BBC remains the only UK entity in the top ten.
A sweeping UK proposal would bar anyone under 16 from Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The plan also targets gaming and livestreaming platforms, citing child safety concerns.
A new lawsuit accuses TikTok of letting under-14s create accounts without parental consent. Florida seeks penalties and tighter compliance. The case could impact how platforms manage young users.
