How TikTok profits off drug dealer ads for cocaine, opioids and Xanax
The Chinese-owned social network has been flooded with advertisements pushing street drugs and prescription pills like codeine, benzos and Adderall.
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Thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta can move forward, appeals court says
An appeals court ruled an appeal was made too early in the process to use Section 230 of the Communications Act as a defense.
Want to become a content creator in 2026? Here’s what really matters
The creator economy is bigger, more competitive and more professional than it was a decade ago. Day Management founder Genevieve Day shares what aspiring creators need to know about building a career in 2026 I’ve been working in the creator economy, well, since before it was called the creator economy. When I founded Day Management […]
These World Cup stars didn’t get the trophy—but won big on social media
Little-known soccer players from Cabo Verde, New Zealand and elsewhere took in huge new social media followings.
Why social media follower counts are no longer worth chasing
Opinion: After more than a decade working with creators, Day Management founder Genevieve Day explains why follower counts matter less than many marketers think—and what businesses should be measuring instead In 2015, I founded one of the country’s first digital-talent agencies, Day Management. I have been working in the creator economy since… well, before it was […]
‘Time to log off’: The social media giant urging users to stop scrollingÂ
Opinion: Consumers are exhausted by the endless social media scroll. Pinterest’s Xanthe Wells says the best brands are helping people close the app and get back to real life. Two powerful societal shifts are colliding, and instead of cancelling each other out, they’re rewriting the rules of the social media attention economy. On one side: […]
TikTok star Khaby Lame sells his core company in $975 million deal
Khaby Lame, the 25-year-old Italian content creator known for his tight-lipped comedy skits, has sold his company Step Distinctive Limited
What to know about Bluesky—The buzzy social media app siphoning users from Elon Musk’s X
Bluesky has added 1.5 million users over the past week as former President Donald Trump’s election victory prompted users to flee X, the platform owned by Trump ally Elon Musk.
Trump and TikTok: How his win could impact a potential ban
Trump joined TikTok earlier this year and vowed he would never ban the app, which is challenging a ban implemented by the Biden administration.
ByteDance doubles down on TikTok Shop, despite threat of a US ban
TikTok Shop has gained even more traction since the president signed a law that may ban the app. If it goes away, Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein could win big.