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Sep 2, 2026
X Money will be the only payout option for US creators
X is looking to advance the use of its new X Money payments platform by forcing creators who are taking part in its Original Content Rewards and subscriptions programs to accept their payouts via X Money. And for U.S.…
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Sep 2, 2026
TikTok signs multiyear NFL deal
TikTok announced a new multi-year agreement with the NFL that will expand the football league’s presence on the platform and offer new engagement and interaction features for fans.
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Sep 1, 2026
X continues to lose EU users
X continues to lose ground in the EU, with the platform reporting fewer users again in its latest DSA disclosure report .
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Sep 1, 2026
LinkedIn increases push against inauthentic activity
LinkedIn grew its active user count in the EU in the first half of 2026, while it also reported a significant jump in its enforcement of inauthentic activity, as the platform works to weed out automated and artificial…
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Sep 1, 2026
Reddit launches 15-second video views ad goal
Reddit wants to help advertisers get more value from their video views, so the platform is introducing a new 15-second engaged video views goal for promotions. This option is designed to maximize video view time among…
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Sep 1, 2026
Google rolls out new AI image and video tools
Google has added new artificial intelligence-powered creation tools to its AI Pro subscription package with Pics , which provides advanced image generation, and agentic video understanding , which offers in-depth anal…
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Sep 1, 2026
Snapchat introduces Harry Potter-themed activations
Snapchat announced multiple Harry Potter-themed activations in the app as part of an expanded promotion for the new HBO series airing later this year.
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Aug 31, 2026
TikTok continues to add users in EU
TikTok continues to gain momentum in the EU, with the platform's latest EU DSA disclosure statement showing that it now has 189 million monthly active users in the region.
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Aug 31, 2026
Snapchat expands Unified Attribution to all advertisers
Snapchat announced an expansion of its Unified Attribution approach for app marketers, which will enable more advertisers to combine Snap Ads performance insights with data from their chosen mobile measurement partner…
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Aug 31, 2026
Australia considers algorithm opt-out laws
The Australian government is considering forcing social media platforms to enable an algorithm opt-out, in order to address polarization fueled by content matching in social apps. The move comes after the country spen…
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Aug 31, 2026
Instagram updates tags for AI profiles
Instagram is revising its artificial intelligence transparency labels for accounts to better align with user expectations around AI disclosures. The change is designed to ensure that people know when they’re engaging …
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Aug 30, 2026
Instagram growth continues to outpace Facebook in EU
Meta released its latest EU DSA reporting numbers , which showed that Instagram grew at a much faster rate than Facebook in the first half of 2026, in terms of active users.
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Aug 30, 2026
Meta updates login with Facebook
Meta is improving login with Facebook , which lets users access other apps using their Facebook login information. The latest updates are focused on streamlining the login process so that it takes fewer taps to use Fa…
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Aug 30, 2026
Pinterest sets date for annual marketing showcase
Pinterest has set the date for its annual Pinterest Presents showcase , where it will share insights into its latest advertiser developments and usage trends.
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Aug 30, 2026
X offers free API credits for its Grok Bot
X wants more people to use its Grok Bot for account performance insights and platform trend notes, so it’s is giving away free X API credits in order to facilitate access to X information.
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Aug 30, 2026
Threads experiments with post performance recognition awards
Threads could soon offer another incentive to keep people posting, with a new post recognition screen recently added to the app’s back-end code.
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Aug 27, 2026
YouTube adds Amazon affiliate links
YouTube announced a significant expansion of its U.S. shopping affiliate program, with creators now able to tag Amazon products in their videos, and earn commissions from related sales activity.
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Aug 27, 2026
Briefing: How will Meta’s settlement impact social media?
The company’s landmark $18 billion payout was only one part of a larger agreement that aims to force other apps to implement similar teen restrictions.
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Aug 27, 2026
X launches API for business chatbot accounts
X launched an API for automated task accounts , which will enable brands to create custom chatbots for its updated X Chat messaging element.
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Aug 27, 2026
X offers updated NFL Gametime display
X introduced an updated NFL Gametime activation designed to provide a centralized score tracking and discussion space for each game, and drive more community engagement during the upcoming season.
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Aug 27, 2026
Google adds DMs and travel activity recommendations to Demand Gen ads
Google shared its latest Demand Gen ads update , which includes new ways for advertisers to transfer ad responses directly to a DM chat, as well as local activities listings for travel ads. It’s also rolling out expan…
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Aug 26, 2026
Briefing: Meta settles landmark lawsuit for $18B
In addition to the payout, the company agreed to a series of restrictions aimed at curbing the use of Facebook and Instagram among users under age 18.
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Aug 26, 2026
Briefing: Meta adds new AI subscription packages
The company is looking to monetize its artificial intelligence investments even as a new report from Reuters sheds light on some internal challenges.
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Aug 26, 2026
Briefing: Instagram launches connected TV promotion
AdAge reported that the app is teaming up with creators to highlight the benefits of shared viewing experiences, such as watching Reels with friends.
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