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Meta's Meta Verified Rollout Hits 50+ Countries: What It Means for Marketers in 2026
Platform Updates8 min read

Meta's Meta Verified Rollout Hits 50+ Countries: What It Means for Marketers in 2026

Meta's Meta Verified service now spans over 50 countries on Facebook and Instagram, offering verification badges and priority support. With scam ads dropping 29% in tested markets, marketers face new opportunities—and challenges—in building trust. Explore the stats, expert views, and strategies to leverage this shift.

Jordan Patel

January 9, 2026

Creator Economy M&A Boom: 17% Surge Reshapes Marketing in 2026
Creator Economy10 min read

Creator Economy M&A Boom: 17% Surge Reshapes Marketing in 2026

Mergers and acquisitions in the creator economy jumped 17% last year, with 2026 poised for even bigger deals. Discover how this consolidation affects brand partnerships and strategies for social media marketers.

Ethan Caldwell

January 13, 2026

Google's UCP Launches: AI Agents Transforming Commerce for Marketers
AI Marketing8 min read

Google's UCP Launches: AI Agents Transforming Commerce for Marketers

Google's Universal Commerce Protocol promises to streamline AI-driven shopping, with early data showing massive traffic boosts from generative AI. Marketers, here's how to integrate this open standard into your strategies for higher conversions and personalized campaigns.

Mia Chen

January 12, 2026

Gen Alpha Hits 16 in 2026: Reshaping Social Media Marketing Strategies
Social Media Trends8 min read

Gen Alpha Hits 16 in 2026: Reshaping Social Media Marketing Strategies

As the oldest Gen Alpha members turn 16 this year, brands face a tech-savvy generation craving authenticity and community. Discover how to engage them on social platforms with values-driven content and co-creation tactics that boost loyalty and sales.

Sasha Rivera

January 11, 2026

Google's AI Virtual Try-On Hits UK and India: 20% Conversion Boost Awaits Marketers
AI Marketing8 min read

Google's AI Virtual Try-On Hits UK and India: 20% Conversion Boost Awaits Marketers

Google's latest AI tool lets shoppers virtually try on clothes across billions of listings in the UK and India. With reports of 20% higher conversions and slashed returns, here's how this changes social commerce for brands in 2026.

Taylor Jenkins

January 11, 2026

6 Influencer Marketing Shifts Reshaping Brands in 2026
Influencer Strategies10 min read

6 Influencer Marketing Shifts Reshaping Brands in 2026

Influencer marketing hits $40B in 2026, but one-off deals are out. Discover six expert-predicted shifts toward long-term partnerships, AI tools, and offline authenticity that savvy marketers need to master for better ROI.

Aria Bennett

January 11, 2026

Snapchat's AR Shopping Filters Launch: 30% Engagement Boost for Brands
Platform Updates10 min read

Snapchat's AR Shopping Filters Launch: 30% Engagement Boost for Brands

Snapchat just launched interactive AR filters enabling virtual product try-ons with instant buys, showing 30% higher engagement in tests. Marketers, this could redefine social commerce strategies overnight.

Casey Mitchell

January 10, 2026

TikTok Ditches Custom Identity: F.I.R.S.T. Framework Promises Big Wins for Advertisers
Platform Updates8 min read

TikTok Ditches Custom Identity: F.I.R.S.T. Framework Promises Big Wins for Advertisers

TikTok is eliminating its Custom Identity option for ads, pushing marketers toward verified profiles and the F.I.R.S.T. framework. Early data shows 59% of brands cutting CPA by 10% or more—here's how to adapt and thrive.

Blake Thornton

January 10, 2026

Instacart's Data Hub Clean Room at CES 2026: Unlocking CPG Insights
Social Commerce8 min read

Instacart's Data Hub Clean Room at CES 2026: Unlocking CPG Insights

Instacart just dropped its Data Hub at CES 2026, a clean room that merges CPG data with grocery signals for sharper targeting and privacy-safe measurement. Marketers, this could boost your omnichannel ROI—dive into the details.

Evan Whitaker

January 9, 2026

AR Glasses Launch in 2026: Transforming Social Media Marketing
Emerging Technologies8 min read

AR Glasses Launch in 2026: Transforming Social Media Marketing

Augmented reality glasses from Meta, Apple, and Google are set to redefine user experiences this year. Marketers can expect up to 30% higher engagement—here's how to integrate AR into your social strategies for real results.

Noah Keller

January 9, 2026

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