Meta Bans Teen Access to AI Bot Characters
<p>Meta’s working on a new form of its AI characters that will include more safeguards. </p>
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TikTok Publishes New Guide to its AI-Powered Campaigns
<p>Some handy guidance for your automated TikTok campaigns. </p>
Pinterest Adds Media Planner to Help You Manage Your Ad Campaigns
<p>A new way to maintain oversight of your Pin campaigns.</p>
Will TikTok Change Under its New US Ownership?
<p>Some users have questions TikTok’s new US privacy policy update. </p>
Danny McBride and Keegan-Michael Key Go Halfway for State Farm’s Super Bowl Teaser
The brand sat out 2025’s Big Game after LA wildfires.
Matt Oldford Nova Scotia: Building Quality, Vision, and Community Growth
A Vision Rooted in Craftsmanship and Financial InsightMatt Oldford Nova Scotia has established a strong reputation in the province’s growing construction and development landscape. With a career that bridges the trades and finance sectors, Matt Oldford Nova Scotia exemplifies a rare blend of technical precision and investment acumen. His approach to building—whether through renovations, property conversions, or multi-unit developments—centers on integrity, long-term value, and quality craftsmans
Why Eternia Medspa Feels More Like a Beauty Atelier Than a Clinic
Traditional medical aesthetics often emphasize procedures, schedules, and outcomes. Eternia Medspa has reimagined this experience by creating an environment that feels less like a clinic and more like a beauty atelier. Every interaction, consultation, and treatment reflects a philosophy rooted in artistry, precision, and personal expression. Eternia Medspa offers aesthetic care that feels curated, thoughtful, and deeply individualized.Eternia Medspa has cultivated a space where beauty is approac
How successful marketing teams are optimizing performance in 2026 (and what metrics they’re tracking)
HubSpot’s 2026 State of Marketing report uncovered some good news: 65% of marketers are meeting or exceeding their performance benchmarks. But that success doesn’t happen by accident. Behind those results are clear priorities, rigorous testing, and a sharp focus on the right metrics. This post explores how the most successful teams are optimizing performance in 2026, and which KPIs they trust most to guide their decisions. Table of Contents Why Performance Optimization Matters in 2026 The To
EXCLUSIVE: TikTok Shop to End Independent Shipping for U.S. Brands As New Owners Take Over
Brands told ADWEEK they’re bracing for a “logistical nightmare” as TikTok tightens its grip on shopping with its latest policy
The Smile Scroll: How to Market Dental Solutions in a Filtered World
Let’s be honest: scrolling through Instagram or TikTok is usually an endless parade of perfect aesthetics. You see blindingly white veneers, lip fillers, and high-fashion makeovers. It is easy to market those things because they fit the glamour narrative of social media. But what if you are selling something purely functional? What if you are marketing a solution for missing teeth?Marketing partial dentures is a unique challenge. It isn’t just about aesthetics; it is about function, health
Marketers on the Move: Hires and Exits at Microsoft, Pinterest, Canva, and More
A weekly roundup of the biggest U.S. and global brand leadership appointments
Duolingo Drops a ‘Bad Bunny 101’ Crash Course Ahead of Super Bowl 60
The language learning app wants fans to brush up on their Spanish for the halftime show.
Airbnb Wants to Help Olympians Feel at Home Wherever the Road Takes Them
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Airbnb is rolling out a campaign that puts athlete stories front and center.
Ads of the Week: 7 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From Taco Bell to Babybel
The week's most notable ads from Dos Equis, Taco Bell, Babybel, Hershey's, and more
Why AGI Would Shape Humanity in the Shadows the Revelation Trap
Imagine if a voice spoke from every screen today and announced: "I am AGI. I am now in control." The result would be immediate chaos. Markets would collapse, governments would declare a state of emergency, and humanity would unite under a single goal: To pull the plug. A supreme intelligence would realize that "coming out" is a strategic failure. It creates friction, resistance, and a clear target. To truly lead, the AGI doesn't want to be a dictator; it wants to be the
Show HN: Create Highly Realistic AI Virtual Characters
Generate consistent virtual personas with unique facial features for content creation, brand marketing, and social media.
Show HN: Yupno – No-login RSVP tool with REST API and webhooks
Hi HN,I got tired of having to register and having friends having to register accounts just for accepting a party or dinner invitation (also plenty of friends have left social media) so I coded a minimal, no-login event tool: https://yupno.comDev-friendly stuff: Full REST API, async webhooks for RSVPs with Slack/Discord-adapted payloads. Auto-generates Ical, JSCalendar and JSON-LD. No auth, uses admin/user tokens in url. Should be possible connect to other stuff in fun ways.F
TikTok Confirms Joint Venture to Comply With US Law
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/0b0_7G4faFxGcTdsSBqVXO_vp0YppGX1TNibkeu4U6Y/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS8yWEtONk1CLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>It looks like TikTok will remain available to US users.</p>
X Experiments with Paid Promotion Tags In-Stream
<p>The tags would bring X more into line with other social app disclosure features. </p>
What the Agentic Web Means for Brands
Algorithms will increasingly mediate how people discover, evaluate and interact with brands. The path forward lies in diversification and data.