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2025 Creator Brand Deals: Anti-DEI Backlash Forces Purpose-Driven Pivot
Creator Economy8 min read

2025 Creator Brand Deals: Anti-DEI Backlash Forces Purpose-Driven Pivot

Anti-DEI sentiment has made 2025's creator partnerships unpredictable, with creators rejecting misaligned deals and brands scrambling for authentic ties. Discover how this shift impacts social marketing and what strategies work now.

Aisha Rahman

December 24, 2025

X's 2026 Marketing Calendar: Unlocking Event-Driven Engagement for Brands
Platform Updates8 min read

X's 2026 Marketing Calendar: Unlocking Event-Driven Engagement for Brands

X just unveiled its interactive 2026 marketing calendar, highlighting mega-events like the FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics. Learn how these moments can drive 3-5x engagement spikes and actionable ways to integrate them into your strategy.

Nathan Patel

December 23, 2025

Instagram's Hashtag Crackdown: Why 3-5 Tags Now Drive Better Reach in 2025
Platform Updates8 min read

Instagram's Hashtag Crackdown: Why 3-5 Tags Now Drive Better Reach in 2025

Instagram just slashed hashtag limits to 3-5 per post and killed hashtag follows. Marketers, this means rethinking discovery tactics—early data shows targeted tags boost engagement by up to 23%. Here's how to adapt your strategy fast.

Ethan Brooks

December 23, 2025

Snapchat's Custom AI Lenses Go Free: Unlocking 130% AR Engagement Surge for Brands
AI Marketing8 min read

Snapchat's Custom AI Lenses Go Free: Unlocking 130% AR Engagement Surge for Brands

Snapchat's Imagine Lens now lets anyone create AI-generated AR experiences for free, potentially revolutionizing how brands craft immersive campaigns. With 175 million monthly users already hooked on Lenses, here's why marketers can't ignore this shift.

Sophia Lee

December 23, 2025

Buzzy AI Launch: Social Trends to Viral Content in Minutes
AI Marketing8 min read

Buzzy AI Launch: Social Trends to Viral Content in Minutes

Buzzy's new AI platform analyzes TikTok and Instagram trends to generate ready-to-post videos, helping marketers boost engagement without the guesswork. Early adopters report millions of views and sold-out inventory.

Tyler Nguyen

December 22, 2025

Instagram Trial Reels: Testing Content for 80% Reach Boosts in 2025
Platform Updates8 min read

Instagram Trial Reels: Testing Content for 80% Reach Boosts in 2025

Instagram's new Trial Reels let creators test videos with non-followers before going live, driving 40% more posts and 80% higher reach. Discover how this tool is reshaping content strategies for marketers aiming to crack the algorithm.

Olivia Bennett

December 22, 2025

Cava's Bowlmates Dating Show Hits 475K Views Organically – Revolutionizing Social Marketing
Social Media Trends8 min read

Cava's Bowlmates Dating Show Hits 475K Views Organically – Revolutionizing Social Marketing

Cava's Instagram dating microseries 'Bowlmates' proves organic content can outperform paid ads, drawing 475K views in season one. Discover how brands can leverage social-native entertainment to connect with Gen Z without big budgets.

Emily Carter

December 22, 2025

TikTok's US Joint Venture Deal Locks In $11.8B Ad Future for Marketers
Regulatory Changes8 min read

TikTok's US Joint Venture Deal Locks In $11.8B Ad Future for Marketers

TikTok's surprise agreement with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX averts a potential ban, stabilizing a key $11.8 billion US ad market. But what does this mean for your campaigns and the creator economy? Dive into the details and marketer takeaways.

Liam Harper

December 21, 2025

YouTube's Algorithm Earthquake: 30-Day Content Expiry Forces $2.1B Creator Economy Reset
industry7 min read

YouTube's Algorithm Earthquake: 30-Day Content Expiry Forces $2.1B Creator Economy Reset

Analysis reveals YouTube's September algorithm change creating 30-day content shelf life, forcing creators to choose between quality and quantity in $37B influencer marketing landscape.

David Rivera

December 8, 2025

MrBeast's Creator Marketplace Disrupts $37B Industry as Fortune 500 Giants Seek Creator Partnerships
creator economy9 min read

MrBeast's Creator Marketplace Disrupts $37B Industry as Fortune 500 Giants Seek Creator Partnerships

Jimmy Donaldson's Beast Industries launches a creator-brand marketplace targeting Fortune 500 marketers as creator ad spending hits $37B. Could this be the disruption the $37B industry needs?

Victoria Santos

December 7, 2025

YouTube's Year in Review Feature Unlocks New Marketing Intelligence Goldmine
industry8 min read

YouTube's Year in Review Feature Unlocks New Marketing Intelligence Goldmine

YouTube's new Year in Review feature gives unprecedented insights into user viewing behavior. Here is what marketers need to know about this game-changing data tool.

Morgan Stevens

December 7, 2025

Local Discovery Revolution: TikTok's Nearby Feed Sparks $2.8B Marketing Transformation
creators8 min read

Local Discovery Revolution: TikTok's Nearby Feed Sparks $2.8B Marketing Transformation

TikTok's Nearby Feed launch across European markets signals a $2.8B local discovery revolution. Meta's AI licensing deals fuel the trend toward location-based marketing. Smart brands are preparing now.

Jordan Stevens

December 7, 2025

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