In a perhaps surprising twist to the once-free world of social media, nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of Gen Z Americans (aged 18-25) now pay for a subscription to social media platforms such as Snapchat and X. That’s nearly double the rate (14 per cent) of US subscribers at large, according to data from […]

The advertising industry has a breaking news problem, according to WARC. Today’s abundance of hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars to content publishers and broadcasters. Globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3 billion (€28.5bn) this year, a 33.1 per cent decrease […]

On April 11th, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, posted “delete all IP law” on the social media platform, now rebranded as X. Current owner Elon Musk swiftly responded to the tweet with: “I agree.” AI companies including OpenAI (which Musk co-founded, competes with, and is challenging in court) are facing numerous lawsuits alleging that they’ve […]

Integral Ad Science (IAS), a media measurement and optimisation platform, has announced an expansion of Social Optimisation for TikTok to include pre-bid Video Exclusion Lists. As advertisers continue to look for ways to preserve brand equity and drive performance across digital platforms, pre-bid Video Exclusion Lists across TikTok provides advertisers more control over their advertising […]

Research from Sky Mobile has lifted the lid on the most cringe-worthy mobile moments for Brits. From social media slip-ups to the classic pocket dial, the research reveals the top 15 mobile mishaps people are most guilty of committing. The survey of 2,000 Brits uncovered that sending a text to the wrong person, pocket dials and […]

In Q1 2025, 25 per cent of Swedish households had at least one digital subscription to a newspaper (ie without access to a printed newspaper), according to Mediavision research. Among young adults, aged 20 to 30, the share with a digital subscription is notably higher – 33 per cent now have at least one digital […]

Vizrt, a specialist in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has partnered with Dubai-based blinx Media, a digital native storytelling hub in the MENA region, to launch a TikTok Live livestream with advanced extended reality (XR) graphics. This livestream, hosted by various media personalities and regional influencers, is the first instance of […]

According to Deloitte’s 19th annual Digital Media Trends survey, the media and entertainment (M&E) industry is at a crossroads. Gen Zs and millennials are increasingly turning to social platforms for entertainment, drawn by data-driven personalised recommendations and a myriad of free, ad- supported content. Meanwhile, the percentage of paid TV (such as cable or satellite) […]

A US study from Horowitz Research highlights the behaviours and cultural influences of Gen Z, showcasing key insights into their language diversity, media consumption and social identity. As the generation that scrolls streams, and shapes trends in real time, Gen Z is redefining the way brands, media and influencers engage with audiences at the intersection […]

TikTok, the ByteDance-owned video sharing platform, is increasingly seen as able to drive full-funnel outcomes – from discovery through search to purchase. However, WARC Media reports that concern over TikTok’s possible ban in the US is creating uncertainty among advertisers and creators. Alex Brownsell, Head of Content, WARC Media, and author of the report, says: […]