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TikTok wants users to fact-check each other. Marketers, take note

TikTok’s latest experiment adds crowd-sourced context to short videos. What this means for marketers navigating misinformation and brand safety.

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Your weekly Grip: The hottest news in AI, content, and strategy

Catch up on the latest in AI, martech, and viral campaigns—all in one smart, snappy weekly recap.

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Teen-focused rules arrive on Facebook: what it means for marketers

Meta just brought Instagram's teen safety measures to Facebook and Messenger. Here’s how brands should update their approach.

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Canva’s AI can now help you code, work with data, and build designs in one place

Canva just added new AI tools for spreadsheets, photo editing, and coding. Learn what it means for marketing teams.

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Google’s 'Ask a follow-up' test shows up in Search—here’s why marketers should care

Google's testing a Gemini-style prompt that nudges users to ask more questions. Here’s how it compares to “People Also Ask”—and what it could mean for content.

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Reddit advertisers and agencies can now share profiles, credit lines, and accounts across businesses

New Reddit feature lets advertisers and agencies share profiles and assets to simplify collaboration.

Your weekly Grip: The hottest news in AI, content, and strategy

Your weekly Grip: The hottest news in AI, content, and strategy

Catch up on the latest in AI, martech, and viral campaigns—all in one smart, snappy weekly recap.

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Dentsu Indonesia and Harian Kompas launch AI app to help sexual assault survivors collect real evidence

New AI app from Dentsu and Kompas helps survivors discreetly record audio and metadata as legal evidence in sexual assault cases.

Google releases Gemini 2.5 as model competition continues

Google releases Gemini 2.5 as model competition continues

Google’s Gemini 2.5 launches with benchmark gains in reasoning, science, and code tasks

China's micro-drama industry booms: What marketers can learn from the trend

China's micro-drama industry booms: What marketers can learn from the trend

Micro-dramas are reshaping brand storytelling. Here's how brands can adapt to the growing trend in short-form content.

TikTok’s 2025 insights might hold the key to your next big strategy

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TikTok’s 2025 insights might hold the key to your next big strategy

Quick trends fade, but cultural shifts last. TikTok’s 2025 insights show how marketers can move past fads to build meaningful connections.

Google rolls out free features in Gemini, including Deep Research tool

Google rolls out free features in Gemini, including Deep Research tool

Google’s Gemini AI now allows all users to try the Deep Research feature for free, which was once behind a paywall, making research easier.

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Flash Coffee’s digital Ramadan campaign and store redesigns: what we can learn

From digital campaigns to store redesigns, Flash Coffee is testing a new approach to long-term customer engagement.

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Volvo’s AI-generated ad: What it means for the future of advertising

Volvo used AI tools like MidJourney and Runway to create its latest ad. But is AI-generated content really the future of marketing?

ChatGPT 4.5 offers higher emotional intelligence and better human-like collaboration for content teams

ChatGPT 4.5 offers higher emotional intelligence and better human-like collaboration for content teams

ChatGPT 4.5 brings higher emotional intelligence (EQ) and better creative collaboration for content teams, marketers, and startups.

LinkedIn enhances newsletter analytics with email tracking

LinkedIn enhances newsletter analytics with email tracking

Finally! LinkedIn now shows email open rates and sends, helping businesses track how well their newsletters perform.

Veo 2 improves AI video on YouTube Shorts—How brands can use it

Veo 2 improves AI video on YouTube Shorts—How brands can use it

Veo 2 on YouTube Shorts lets creators and brands produce AI-powered videos instantly—no extra footage or reshoots needed.

OpenAI’s ‘Deep Research’ targets AI’s biggest problems—what it means for marketers and content creators

OpenAI’s ‘Deep Research’ targets AI’s biggest problems—what it means for marketers and content creators

Deep Research automates data gathering. Learn how it can improve content strategy and trend analysis.

Google’s Q4 report proves AI is here to change marketing

Google’s Q4 report proves AI is here to change marketing

Google's Q4 earnings confirm AI is transforming search, ads, and marketing. See what’s next for marketers.

TikTok's US ownership battle: what it means for marketers

TikTok's US ownership battle: what it means for marketers

A potential US buyout of TikTok could change the platform's policies, features, and its role in marketing strategies.

OpenAI debuts Operator, aiming to change how we work online and market products

OpenAI debuts Operator, aiming to change how we work online and market products

Imagine booking a hotel with AI. OpenAI’s Operator shows what’s possible for marketers to automate campaigns and boost results.

AI overviews in Circle to Search—what it means for campaigns

AI overviews in Circle to Search—what it means for campaigns

With AI overviews, Circle to Search transforms how users find details—opening up new ways to enhance marketing campaigns.

Indonesia to introduce social media age limit

How Indonesia’s proposed social media age limit impacts marketers

Indonesia is setting a minimum age for social media use to prioritize child safety, following consultations with President Prabowo Subianto. With internet usage among children rising, marketers in Indonesia must adapt to shifting regulations.

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Google Search Console’s 24-hour view now lets you export hourly data

Google Search Console’s 24-hour view update now includes an export button for hourly performance data.

ChatGPT now available via phone and WhatsApp: what marketers need to know

ChatGPT now available via phone and WhatsApp: what marketers need to know

Calls and WhatsApp chats with ChatGPT? Yep, it’s live. Marketers, let’s talk about why this matters and how to make it work for you.