Social Media
Articles involving social media businesses and their products, including Meta (Facebook, Instagram), X Corp (Twitter), Mastodon, LinkedIn and others.
After SiriusXM partnership, TikTok forges radio pact with iHeart
iHeart and TikTok have forged a partnership that involves content distribution and a linear channel called TikTok Radio.
Reddit tests interactive ad feature with Paramount, EA Sports
Reddit is testing a new interactive ad format that courts engagement from its users.
LinkedIn courts more news posts, amends acceptable content policy
LinkedIn is amending its acceptable content policy to include potentially-offensive materials that have probative news or historic value.
Trump Media posts widening loss during Q3, legal expenses blamed
President Donald Trump's media company continues to lose money as legal-related expenses grew during the third quarter of the year.
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Bluesky logs 40 million accounts, will roll out “dislike” button
The platform, an alternative to X/Twitter, has been accused of stoking confirmation bias and failing to address problematic behavior.
Reddit stock pops after bright Q3 earnings report
The company saw an uptick in monthly average users, and continues to make progress in its AI-focused business.
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California enacts law requiring health warning labels on social media
California will require apps like Snapchat and TikTok to carry cigarette-like warning labels noting certain mental health issues tied with digital use among children.
Report: Oracle, Silver Lake and Andreessen Horowitz to have stake in TikTok
ByteDance would own a minority stake in TikTok's American business, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Las Vegas radio station fires employee over Charlie Kirk comments
The employee, Bobby Machado, is the latest person to lose their job for criticizing Kirk on social media.
Horowitz: Young TV viewers want more interactive experiences
Gen Z streamers want interactive features combined into their linear TV experience, according to a new survey from Horowitz Research.
Bluesky ban in Mississippi starts affecting news organizations
The ban follows an affirmation of a controversial age verification law in the state, which is already starting to impact regional newsrooms.
Bluesky blocks Mississippi users over new age verification law
Bluesky has blocked access in Mississippi, citing privacy and free speech concerns over a new law requiring all social media users to undergo age verification with fines of up to $10,000 per violation.