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Wael Ghonim: Let's design social media that drives real change
Wael Ghonim helped touch off the Arab Spring in his home of Egypt ... by setting up a simple Facebook page. As he reveals, once the revolution spilled onto the streets, it turned from hopeful to messy, then ugly and heartbreaking. And social media followed suit. What was once a place for crowdsourcing, engaging and sharing became a polarized bat...
Instagram confirms live test of its new subscription package
<p>The “Instagram Plus” offering will give creators new features and is now live testing in some regions.</p><p> </p>
Meta outlines AI benefits for U.S. construction industry
<p>The company discussed how its artificial intelligence approach to cement and concrete development can help producers compete on cost and build supply chain resilience.</p><p> </p>
Meta shares new Facebook Content Monetization tips
<p>Varying content types, focusing on original material and avoiding engagement bait can all lead to more rewards for creators.</p><p> </p>
LinkedIn shares tips on using articles to enhance engagement
<p>The platform’s posts are a leading source for artificial intelligence chatbots and in particular, long-form articles help maximize reach.</p><p> </p>
Reddit expands access to publisher tools
<p>All approved media partners will now be able to share content and analyze engagement as part of a beta test through the Links tab in Reddit Pro.</p><p> </p>
Virtual Vanguard Recap: Jim Lecinski
Our industry is in a critical phase of AI transformation that’s less about tools and more about intent, sequencing, and discipline. There’s not yet a tried-and-true playbook for AI applications […]
Week of March 16 Cable News Ratings: MS NOW Grows in Primetime and Total Day
Fox News was still the most-watched cable news network.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Pitchdeck Reveals Amazon’s Pitch to Get Advertisers on Rufus
The retail giant positions Rufus as a “virtual product expert” that can surface sponsored recommendations to shoppers within conversational interactions.
What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands
What does the Netflix-Warner Music deal signal about the future of artists and music IP, and should brands be taking notice?
Director Billy Boman’s Rules for Rewriting Ads With AI
After his stunt for Fiverr caused a stir, ADWEEK talks to the director about how AI is changing his work
AI content optimization: How to get found in Google and AI search in 2026
I've spent most of the last 10 years writing, managing, and improving content to reach internet audiences. But even for an ol' marketer like me, AI content optimization was hard at first. Thankfully, I’ve done a lot of the work, so it doesn't have to be for you. AI content optimization is the practice of structuring and improving online content so it performs well and gets seen in traditional search, AI-generated answer summaries, and the LLMs that synthesize answers for millions of people ever
Brand optimization: What it is and why your AI visibility depends on it
Consistency is key to achieving any goal. Want to learn to play the piano? Practice consistently. Trying to get in shape for a sibling's wedding? Exercise and eat healthily consistently. Want your brand to be seen and positioned as the premier choice in its industry by both your target audience and AI? Enter brand optimization. While the phrase may sound new and exciting, brand optimization has been around for years. It’s all about brand consistency, a topic I first wrote about in my second-ever
Peter Alexander Joins MS NOW as Daytime Anchor
Alexander was most recently at NBC News.
EXCLUSIVE: CourtAvenue Acquires GTX Solutions to Bolster Enterprise Data And AI Capabilities
The independent agency plans to grow the consultancy and embed it across its client base as demand grows for systems that can connect and activate data in real time.
ADWEEK Introduces the Marketing Vanguard Newsletter: Your Definitive CMO Digest to Getting Stuff Done
This CMO-first digest is the latest offering in ADWEEK’s Marketing Vanguard franchise: a collection of invitation-only events, including our signature Inspiration Excursions and annual Summit; our weekly Marketing Vanguard podcast; our annual Marketing Vanguard Awards list; and curated content and dialogs, with membership at the center.
EU regulators propose banning AI nudification apps
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/IPuNkiRgMjmxFZYtAbn9SJZwWUrtr6mCb51ekt2hBrA/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNzU0MDk3NjcuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>The legislation would prohibit any artificial image and video generation, including X’s Grok, from generating unauthorized, sexually explicit images.</p><p> </p>
LinkedIn will no longer allow real-time livestreams
<p>Starting in June, the platform will require users to schedule events ahead of time, although streams can be planned “just minutes in advance,” per the company.</p>
LinkedIn will no longer allow real-time live streams
<p>Starting in June, the platform will require users to schedule events ahead of time, although streams can be planned “just minutes in advance,” per the company.</p><p> </p>
X limits access to X Pro management app
<p>The move last week limited use of the platform, formerly called TweetDeck, to users paying for the company’s Premium+ tier.</p>