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Platform updates
Platform Updates•8 min read
TikTok's US Ownership Switch Sparks 150% Uninstall Surge: Marketer Alert
TikTok's new American owners faced immediate chaos with outages and censorship accusations, leading to a 150% jump in app deletions. What does this mean for brands relying on the platform's 170 million US users and booming ad revenue?
Avery Thompson•Feb 2, 2026
AI Marketing•8 min read
AI-Native Platforms Boom: Marketers' Guide to Vibes, Sora and Beyond in 2026
As AI-generated content overtakes human creations on social feeds, new platforms like Meta's Vibes and OpenAI's Sora are redefining engagement. Discover the stats, challenges, and strategies marketers can't ignore this year.
Cameron Blake•Feb 1, 2026
Social media trends
Social Media Trends•8 min read
Rewriting Social Rules: Lo-Fi, Listening, and Joyful Sustainability in 2026
Social media's playbook is flipping in 2026 with lo-fi authenticity, proactive listening for growth, and sustainability that sparks joy. Discover how these trends boost engagement and what marketers need to do now.
Jenna Walsh•Feb 3, 2026
Platform Updates•8 min read
TikTok's US Ownership Switch Sparks 150% Uninstall Surge: Marketer Alert
TikTok's new American owners faced immediate chaos with outages and censorship accusations, leading to a 150% jump in app deletions. What does this mean for brands relying on the platform's 170 million US users and booming ad revenue?
Avery Thompson•Feb 2, 2026
Creator economy
Creator Economy•8 min read
TikTok Live Fest 2026: Unlocking Brand Wins with Live Creator Magic
TikTok's Live Fest hits Las Vegas on Feb 12, hosted by Keke Palmer and headlined by Demi Lovato. This creator extravaganza offers brands fresh ways to engage audiences through live streaming—think sponsorships, shoppable moments, and viral collaborations that could boost engagement by 5x.
Brooklyn Hayes•Feb 2, 2026
Platform Updates•8 min read
YouTube Shorts Adds Live Streaming: Revolutionizing Real-Time Marketing in 2026
YouTube's bold move to integrate live streaming into Shorts could spike engagement by 25% for creators and brands. This update blends short-form virality with interactive broadcasts—here's how marketers can capitalize on it right now.
Sophia Nguyen•Jan 31, 2026
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Rewriting Social Rules: Lo-Fi, Listening, and Joyful Sustainability in 2026
Jenna Walsh
TikTok Live Fest 2026: Unlocking Brand Wins with Live Creator Magic
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TikTok's US Ownership Switch Sparks 150% Uninstall Surge: Marketer Alert
Avery Thompson
AI-Native Platforms Boom: Marketers' Guide to Vibes, Sora and Beyond in 2026
Cameron Blake
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