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Meta removes option to exclude ad placements
The company will use an automated system to target display options, and brands will no longer be able to decide which apps receive promotions.
Google adds simplified A/B testing for search ads
The new creation flow will make it easier for brands to experiment with promotional campaigns and determine how changes affect performance.
Zuckerberg releases AI manifesto
The Meta owner published a 6,500-word essay outlining his hopes for the future of artificial intelligence and taking aim at critics and policymakers.
YouTube announces changes to creator monetization
Beginning in February 2027, the company will double watch hour requirements for new channels looking to enter the program.
Meta fined $567M for failing to protect teens
A New Mexico judge said the state is facing a youth mental health crisis and cited Meta as a key contributor.
Meta adds more experimental Edits features to its beta tab
The company is allowing users to test new editing updates such as a speed curve function, color correction and folders.
LinkedIn updates feed display to drive more post replies and comments
The app is focusing on relevance and ranking engagement based on how pertinent an interaction is to each user, per a creator economy expert.
Meta adds more incentives for paying users
The company is offering new ways to build audiences and grow follower counts, according to social media researcher Jonah Manzano.
YouTube adds vertical livestream practice mode
Creators can use the feature to test chat, green screen and other streaming effects before going direct.
X updates creator revenue share parameters
The new program is designed to reward original creators and disincentivize aggregators as the company works to improve its content stream.
The SEO’s Guide to Agentic Commerce — Whiteboard Friday
In the latest episode of Whiteboard Friday, Miracle Inameti-Archibong explains how to optimize your website for agentic commerce using Markdown,...