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TikTok owner ByteDance signs Motion Picture Association deal

Social Media Aug 17, 2026

TikTok owner ByteDance signs Motion Picture Association deal

The agreement protects the film and television industry against intellectual property infringement stemming from ar...

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Teen social media bans face barriers to success

Social Media Aug 16, 2026

Teen social media bans face barriers to success

Despite widespread proposals, restrictions on app usage have not yet delivered the intended results.

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X shares new insights into transparency and shadowbanning

Social Media Aug 13, 2026

X shares new insights into transparency and shadowbanning

The platform released an update to its code display on GitHub that allows users to check their content for any pote...

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Meta publishes holiday marketing guides

Social Media Aug 13, 2026

Meta publishes holiday marketing guides

The company advised brands to start planning early in order to take advantage of audience insights before the Decem...

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Adobe says brands need a point of view to stand out

Social Media Aug 12, 2026

Adobe says brands need a point of view to stand out

Best practices for artificial intelligence-generated promotions focus on individuality and consistency, according t...

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LinkedIn playbook offers guide to optimizing for AI

Social Media Aug 11, 2026

LinkedIn playbook offers guide to optimizing for AI

As more people turn to chatbots for answers, the professional platform’s new playbook features tips on how to...

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Meta supports Texas data center guidelines

Social Media Aug 10, 2026

Meta supports Texas data center guidelines

The company released a statement upholding Governor Greg Abbott’s standards amid widespread backlash against ...

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YouTube adds vertical livestream practice mode

Social Media Aug 09, 2026

YouTube adds vertical livestream practice mode

Creators can use the feature to test chat, green screen and other streaming effects before going direct.

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TikTok shutters Nashville office, lays off 250 employees

Social Media Aug 06, 2026

TikTok shutters Nashville office, lays off 250 employees

The move impacts the company’s moderation staff and is set to take effect Oct. 5, according to a report from ...

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TikTok owner ByteDance signs Motion Picture Association deal

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TikTok owner ByteDance signs Motion Picture Association deal

Teen social media bans face barriers to success

X shares new insights into transparency and shadowbanning

Meta publishes holiday marketing guides

Adobe says brands need a point of view to stand out

LinkedIn playbook offers guide to optimizing for AI

Meta supports Texas data center guidelines

YouTube adds vertical livestream practice mode

TikTok shutters Nashville office, lays off 250 employees