Platform updates
AI Marketing•8 min read
Reddit's AI Shopping Carousels Launch: Community Recs to Revenue Boost
Reddit's new AI-powered search turns user discussions into shoppable experiences, potentially lifting e-commerce conversions by 28%. Explore how marketers can tap authentic community trust for sales wins.
Taylor Jenkins•Feb 23, 2026
Platform Updates•8 min read
Instagram Rolls Out Story Comments: 21% Engagement Surge for Marketers
Instagram's new comments on Stories feature is live, unlocking deeper user interactions and algorithm favoritism. With data showing 21% higher engagement from replies, here's how brands can capitalize on this for better reach and conversions.
Lucas Bennett•Feb 21, 2026
Social media trends
Regulatory Changes•8 min read
PTA Cuts Meta Ties Amid Child Safety Trials: Marketers' Wake-Up Call
The National PTA's bold move to end its partnership with Meta highlights escalating child safety concerns shaking the social media landscape. Discover the regulatory ripples and strategies marketers need to navigate this shift in 2026.
Rebecca Sullivan•Feb 23, 2026
Regulatory Changes•8 min read
Landmark LA Social Media Addiction Trial: Risks for Marketers in 2026
A high-stakes trial in Los Angeles accuses Meta and Google of designing addictive platforms for kids, with Zuckerberg testifying. This could force design changes that hit engagement metrics—here's how marketers prepare for the fallout.
Victoria Lang•Feb 22, 2026
Creator economy
Creator Economy•8 min read
AI's Growing Shadow: The Existential Threat to Creators and What Marketers Can Do
AI-generated content is flooding social platforms, with 61% of marketers viewing it as a major threat to the creator economy. Yet this disruption opens doors for brands to prioritize authentic human connections that drive real engagement and loyalty.
Alexandra Voss•Feb 23, 2026
Influencer Strategies•8 min read
ANA Study: Influencer Agencies Claim 30% Commissions Amid Rising Spends in 2026
A fresh ANA report uncovers that influencer marketing agencies are pocketing 30% commissions on average, even as U.S. spends hit $12.7 billion this year. With transparency gaps persisting, here's how marketers can safeguard their budgets and boost ROI.
Evan Patel•Feb 21, 2026
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PTA Cuts Meta Ties Amid Child Safety Trials: Marketers' Wake-Up Call
Rebecca Sullivan
AI's Growing Shadow: The Existential Threat to Creators and What Marketers Can Do
Alexandra Voss
Reddit's AI Shopping Carousels Launch: Community Recs to Revenue Boost
Taylor Jenkins
Landmark LA Social Media Addiction Trial: Risks for Marketers in 2026
Victoria Lang
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