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Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product. The paid tool
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The platform said its users start their festive activities as early as September, and a longer promotional period can help marketers learn what works.
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User behaviors have changed and marketers need to update their mindsets to align with the shifts.
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The platform is updating its Spotlight feed to promote human-made content and downgrade anything wholly created by artificial intelligence.
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Reddit is developing a new video experience that lets users watch — or simply listen to — its most popular posts, taking inspiration from the viral TikTok videos that pair Reddit stories with gameplay
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X sued the WFA in 2024 for conducting what it called a "systematic illegal boycott" of the platform after it saw a decline in advertising revenue following Musk's $44 billion takeover of the social ne
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Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API, giving Android developers a privacy-preserving way to tailor experiences based on users’ age ranges.
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Winamp is preparing to relaunch with a Deezer-powered premium music service, betting its nostalgic brand and a new all-in-one music player can stand out in today’s crowded streaming market.
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Running Mode will be available to Premium users on iOS in select countries.
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Meta says AI is making it dramatically easier to build and launch new consumer apps, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg telling investors the company has more new consumer products on the way.
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Spotify says the new feature is designed to let users add personal captions to their favorite songs, such as noting why a track was added to a playlist or when they first discovered it
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Apple meldet langsameres Servicewachstum: Mobile-Gaming schwächelt, und US-gerichtliche App‑Store-Zahlungsänderungen drücken auf Erlöse. Dennoch überschreitet Apple 1,5 Mrd. bezahlte Abos.
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WhatsApp will automatically move messages from large businesses to a new folder a few hours after you receive them.
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The visual search app has become a key product discovery channel and can help connect promotional efforts to more than 630 million shopping-focused active users.
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Meta’s flagship app has more than 3 billion users and has seen a resurgence due to the popularity of Reels.
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The platform formerly known as Twitter has more than 550 million monthly active users and is still an important online space for discussion and marketing opportunities.
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The Google-owned video platform is one of the most influential online channels as influencers and short-form content continue to dominate screens.
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The brand’s AMA featured a claw machine of preselected questions answered live on video and generated 61,000 views in 72 hours.
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HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewers to find something to watch and as audiences become accustomed to short-form c
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The visual search app has become a key product discovery channel and can help connect promotional efforts to more than 630 million shopping-focused active users.
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Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp each have more than 3 billion users, giving the platforms’ owner a clear lead in the digital community landscape.
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The app has become a key engagement platform that offers new opportunities for marketers.
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Brands that want to establish or expand their presence on the app should consider enlisting the help of Meta AI, working with influencers and leaning into short-form content.
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Starting with Spotify, Snapchat users will be able to link their accounts, choose who can see their listening activity, and see what their friends are listening to in real time.
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Meta rollt seinen KI-Assistenten in den Threads-DMs aus. Nutzer können direkt in privaten Chats mit Meta AI sprechen, recherchieren und Texte verfeinern. Der weltweite Rollout erfolgt schrittweise.
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A look at some of the best ways for marketers to maximize their presence on the professional social network, which has had a resurgence of late.
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Users can now ask Attie questions about news, trends, and conversations on Bluesky and other apps on the AT Protocol.
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A look at some of the best ways for marketers to engage with trends and influencers on the short-video platform.
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In a memo to staff that was posted online, Conte said the company's core business is strong, but the platform has to respond to market changes and adjust its cost structure to remain stable.
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The company has invested hundreds of billions of dollars into developing artificial intelligence models, but the market’s response hasn't matched owner Mark Zuckerberg’s enthusiasm for the tech.
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Eine geplante Klage wegen Social‑Media‑Sucht wurde zurückgezogen; der Kläger ließ seine Ansprüche gegen Meta fallen. Damit steht in diesem Verfahren kein großes Tech‑Unternehmen vor Gericht. Relevanz für Musikmarketing hoch.
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Looking to build an organic brand presence on Reddit? Follow these key steps.
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A new report suggests that people are feeling pressured to post online and have reduced their app activity as a result.
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TikTok recently settled its portion of the case with the plaintiff ahead of a jury trial that starts next week in Los Angeles. YouTube has also reached a deal, leaving Meta as the only remaining defen
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Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, t
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X veröffentlicht eine neu aufgebaute Android-App nach einjähriger Arbeit weltweit. Der Rebuild zielt auf mehr Stabilität, Tempo und Wartbarkeit ab; der Rollout erfolgt schrittweise.
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Laura Nestler, Reddit’s executive vice president of community, told brands at the recent Cannes Lions Festival to “act like a citizen, not like a billboard.”
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A recent report from Pangram estimated that 41% of posts on LinkedIn showed signs of AI generation, highlighting a growing problem across all apps.
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YouTube has updated its monetization policies to more clearly define the kinds of AI-generated and low-quality videos that can’t earn ad revenue.
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Adobe's Project Indigo can now remove all kinds of backgrounds from photos you snap using the app
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The platform’s Culture and Entertainment Editor Julia Lee Harter outlined best practices for using interactive features and building community engagement.
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Relevance is more important than how much output a company creates, according to a recent study done in partnership with Warc.
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With this new update, Google is expanding AI Mode beyond answering questions and into completing tasks across the apps they use regularly.
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Beehiiv is launching an AI Copilot to help publishers with user growth and analytics.
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Google is adding personalized AI avatars to Vids that let users create videos starring a digital version of themselves, alongside Gemini Omni-powered tools for generating and editing videos from promp
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The platform is using Grok’s artificial intelligence system to remove accounts that solicit engagement from its creator revenue share program.
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The company is providing more insights via a rebranded analytics portal and also offered clarifications on the removal of unsatisfying or off-putting material.
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A planned default setting in the apps is designed to prevent teenagers from accessing them or scrolling after midnight, per Reuters.
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The platform’s latest report examined the rising influence of athletic influencers and offered guidance on how to connect with them.
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Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The deal will bolster Whatnot’s personalization and dis
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