Spotify’s new SongDNA feature maps how your favorite songs are connected
The new feature lets you explore samples, covers, and more about the people behind your favorite songs, says Spotify.
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Pinterest launches a new feature to promote a Pin
Pinterest is rolling out promoted pin feature to the users in the U.S. in coming weeks
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Mirage raises $75M to continue building models for its AI video editing app Captions
Mirage, the maker of video editing app Captions, has raised $75 million in growth financing from General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund (CVF).
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TikTok ads are about to get a tad more disruptive
One new ad format displays another brand's logo alongside TikTok's on the launch page when users open the app.
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Instagram allows users to rearrange carousel posts
The much-requested feature will let creators edit the order of their images and videos after publishing.
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YouTube bündelt Creator- und Werbe-Tools für Partnerschaften
YouTube vereint Creator- und Werbeelemente in einem Raum, um Kooperationen zu fördern und Affiliate-Marketing zu straffen – mit Chancen für Musikmarketing, Merch und Ticketing.
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Google brings Gemini AI-powered tools to its marketing platform
New elements are designed to improve ad performance and engagement tracking, as well as assist in campaign setup.
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Apple Karten könnten bald Werbung in Suchergebnissen zeigen
Apple erwägt laut TechCrunch Apps, in Apple Karten bei lokalen Suchanfragen gesponserte Top-Ergebnisse zu zeigen. Ziel ist zusätzliche Serviceumsätze bei klarer Kennzeichnung und Datenschutz.
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Instagram allows users to re-arrange carousel posts
The much-requested feature will let creators edit the order of their images and videos after publishing.
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Littlebird raises $11M for its AI-assisted ‘recall’ tool that reads your computer screen
Littlebird is building an AI that reads your screen in real time to capture context, answer questions, and automate tasks, without relying on screenshots.
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Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has passed away
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has passed away at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer.
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Apple sets June date for WWDC 2026, teasing “AI advancements”
Apple will host its next Worldwide Developers Conference the week of June 8. The company is expected to announce major updates to Siri with advanced AI capabilities.
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Why social media marketers are switching to cloud phones in 2026
Physical devices can't scale. Here's how cloud phones are changing multi-account management.
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YouTube tests video highlights preview feature
The new system could replace thumbnails and provide viewers with more context before they click on recommended clips.
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Human speech and presence help drive Reels engagement
Videos that include a person talking or that feature a highly visible person in the first three seconds have better retention, according to new data from Emplifi.
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Tubi joins forces with popular TikTokers to create original streaming content
Tubi launched its “Creatorverse Incubator” to help TikTokers create original shows exclusively for the streaming service.
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Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16
Pinterest’s chief compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, saying children need similar protections.
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Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all
Horizon Worlds was once a cornerstone of Meta's plans to build a social metaverse -- four years later, the company almost shut it down.
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Bluesky announces $100M Series B after CEO transition
The additional funds have been used to scale Bluesky's team, while the company continues to develop Bluesky's app and the underlying ATProto that powers it.
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Meta setzt stärker auf KI-Moderation und öffnet Support-Bot
Meta ersetzt Teile der Moderation durch KI und öffnet den KI-Support-Bot. Für Musikakteure bringt das schnellere Abläufe, aber auch Risiken durch Fehlentscheidungen.
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Pinterest shares tips on how to utilize its AI-powered ad options
The platform says that advertisers are seeing significantly improved results when they use its AI targeting tools.
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X führt Downvotes für Kommentare ein, um das Ranking zu verbessern
X aktiviert Downvotes für Antworten, um sein Ranking zu verfeinern und relevantere Kommentare hervorzuheben. Das Signal soll Algorithmen trainieren und Störungen reduzieren.
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Facebook looks to lure high-profile creators with new program
The program will see creators with large followings on other platforms paid a monthly rate to share the same on Facebook.
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LinkedIn erweitert Möglichkeiten für Marken in Creator-Partnerschaften
LinkedIn erweitert die Verzahnung von Werbung und Creator-Content: neue Optionen für bezahlte Ausspielungen, transparente Kennzeichnung, bessere Partnersuche und präzisere Messung.
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YouTube launches AI-powered “Reimagine” option for Shorts
The feature enables Shorts viewers to generate their own videos based on a scene from a clip.
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Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube
Facebook says it paid creators nearly $3 billion through its monetization programs in 2025, a 35% increase from the previous year and its highest annual total to date.
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The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using
From summarizing emails, drafting content, organizing data, and tracking meetings, here are all the best Gemini features in Google Workspace.
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Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creators
Rebel Audio is a new all-in-one podcasting tool that allows creators to record podcasts, edit, clip content for social, and publish episodes, all without ever leaving the platform.
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Carl Pei: KI‑Agenten werden Smartphone‑Apps ablösen
Nothing‑CEO Carl Pei prognostiziert: KI‑Agenten ersetzen Apps. Für die Musikbranche bedeutet das agentische, plattformübergreifende Nutzung – mit neuen Anforderungen an Metadaten, APIs, Marketing und Datenschutz.
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YouTube erweitert Livestream-Geschenke für Nutzer in Korea
YouTube führt Livestream-Geschenke in Korea ein. Creator erhalten damit eine zusätzliche Einnahmequelle und neue Interaktionsanreize, während Fans ihre Unterstützung im Chat sichtbar zeigen können.
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Reddit kooperiert mit Pacvue, um den Anzeigenzugang für Händler auszuweiten
Reddit arbeitet mit Pacvue zusammen, um Händlern den Einstieg in Reddit-Anzeigen zu erleichtern: zentralisierte Buchung, Automatisierung, Reporting und bessere Messbarkeit.
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Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video
Micro-drama apps make billions in consumer spending, so VURT launched its streaming app to allow indie filmmakers to capitalize on the vertical video trend.
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Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users
Personal Intelligence allows Google's AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses.
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Picsart now allows creators to ‘hire’ AI assistants through agent marketplace
Picsart's AI agent marketplace will launch with four agents, then add more agents each week.
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Meta switches to ComScore Markets data for auto ads
The change will provide more insight into local audiences and relative reach.
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YouTube underlines commitment to musicians amid rising use of AI
YouTube paid out over $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and June 2025.
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Apple acquires video editing software company MotionVFX
The move could help Apple better compete with Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
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Instagram tests links in post captions for paying users
As part of the test, selected Meta Verified subscribers can add up to 10 links to their IG post captions each month.
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Meta adds more measures to ensure original creators get credit
It's the latest step in Meta's push to ensure original content creators get more recognition and opportunity.
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X sagt Änderungen am Verifizierungsprogramm in der EU zu
Unter EU-Druck will X sein Häkchen-System in Europa klarer kennzeichnen. Ziel sind eindeutige Hinweise auf Abo-Status versus Identitätsprüfung, um Irreführung zu vermeiden.
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Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company
These layoffs could help Facebook's parent company offset its aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, as well as AI-related acquisitions and hiring.
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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.
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Facebook erleichtert Creators das Melden von Identitätsmissbrauch und verschärft Regeln für Reposts
Facebook schützt Creators besser: vereinfachtes Melden von Identitätsmissbrauch, strengere Regeln für Reposts und unoriginelle Inhalte. Ziel: mehr Originalität, weniger Trittbrettfahrer.
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Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations
When you edit your Taste Profile, you'll impact your personalized playlists like Discover Weekly, recommendations, and Wrapped.
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Snapchat beeinflusst Kaufentscheidungen im Telekommunikationsmarkt
Bericht: Snapchat-Nutzer schließen nach Creator-Content doppelt so häufig Telko-Verträge ab. Creator-Empfehlungen treiben Conversion, bieten Chancen für Marken – bei sauberer Messung.
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LinkedIn shares tips on optimizing post content for AI chatbots
The platform published a new guide outlining how users can enhance their content to improve their chances to appear in artificial intelligence answers.
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Snapchat zeigt AR-Ausstellung auf der SXSW mit Porträtkünstler Jonathan Yeo
Snapchat präsentiert auf der SXSW eine AR-Ausstellung mit Jonathan Yeo: interaktive Porträterstellung zum Ausprobieren und Hands-on-Demos der Spectacles für ein freihändiges AR-Erlebnis.
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Webflow buys AI content generation platform Vidoso to bolster its marketing suite
Founded in 2024, Vidoso uses large language models to help organizations generate marketing collateral like images, presentations, video clips, blog posts, and social media content.
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TikTok integriert komplette Apple‑Music‑Songs direkt in der App
TikTok spielt komplette Apple‑Music‑Songs in der App ab. Nutzer speichern Titel in 'Deine Musik' und fügen sie direkt ihren Playlists hinzu – nahtlos vom Clip zum Stream.
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Meta adds new scam protections to Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger
The company also disabled more than 150,000 accounts associated with scam center networks following this year’s Joint Disruption Week.
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