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There’s a Creative Revolution at the Heart of #HillmanTok

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The future of social media belongs to those who can create, educate, and build community in real time.


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TikTok Launches Automotive Ads Even as Its Future In the US Remains Uncertain

TikTok’s uncertain future isn’t stopping it from rolling out new ad products off the assembly line, as the platform unveiled Automotive Ads Wednesday.

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Happy Birthday to You(Tube)

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Its raison d'être is giving others a spotlight and a voice—YouTube demonstrates the power of putting partners first.

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AI Licensing Deals With Google and OpenAI Make Up Nearly 10% of Reddit’s Revenue

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Content licensing agreements now account for about 10% of Reddit’s total revenue, the company’s COO Jen Wong told ADWEEK in an exclusive interview Wednesday.  “It’s a small part of our [...]

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Are Meta’s Policy Changes Political Strategy or Capitulation?

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A range of policies recently issued by Mark Zuckerberg is rightfully causing concern and anxiety by previously loyal supporters seeking fairer representation for Black, brown, women, and LGBTQ+ populations within [...]

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Here’s How to Make the Best Social Cuts for Your Super Bowl TV Ad

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There’s plenty brands can do to improve their social video presence.

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Why the NFL’s MVPs Might Be Moms 

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The real game changers in everyday purchasing decisions are relatable figures—the moms living similar lifestyles with 30,000 engaged followers versus celebrities with 30 million.

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How Brands TikToked Their Way Through a Supreme Court-Trump Flip-Flop

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Amid the chaos, social media managers kept their sense of humor.

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With the TikTok Ban All but Confirmed, Here’s Where Marketers Can Still Focus Their Efforts

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Even with TikTok getting banned, it’s likely that its essence will persist in some form.

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TikTok Brand Darlings Chart Their Next Steps

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EOS and Duolingo are among those figuring out how to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in their social strategies.

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As Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Creators Fret About The Future

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Is there still time for Trump to do something?

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TikTok’s Ban Is Our Wake-Up Call to Do Better by Gen Alpha

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There’s an opportunity for a reset—to not only capture the attention TikTok owns, but also to create content that is socially and morally responsible for this generation.

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Once a Shy Kid, Ryan Detert Found His Voice With Mentorship

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"I could have been a very troubled kid—if I had gotten to the early teen years without a father figure, I would have had no guardrails."

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A TikTok Ban Would Leave BookTok Reeling

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TikTok has become a major driver of readership and book sales for the book publishing industry and authors alike.

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Influencer Marketing Will Be Anything but Stagnant in 2025

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One thing is certain about influencer marketing this year: unstoppable growth.

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Why Isn’t Firearms Marketing Regulated Like Tobacco?

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If you haven’t seen this type of content, there’s a reason.