Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI has acquired the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock deal valuing the platform at $33 billion. It is a strategic move that officially fuses two of Musk’s most high-profile ventures under a new holding entity, xAI Holdings Corp. The merger combines real-time social data with frontier […]
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Meta has kicked off 2025 with a raft of advertising updates, sharpening its AI-powered Advantage+ suite and adding new tools to support full-funnel performance, both online and in-store. Underpinning these updates is Andromeda, Meta’s advanced AI system, which now plays a central role in how campaigns are optimised across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. With consumer
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OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT marks a pivotal moment for marketing and communications teams. With the introduction of GPT-4o, the platform now delivers native image and photo generation, alongside its well-established text capabilities, within a single, intelligent interface. This is not just a technical improvement; it’s a creative enabler for marketers tasked with producing more
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The intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright law has become a major talking point, particularly as generative AI tools are being used across industries to create written content, images, music and more. However, a recent court ruling in the United States has reaffirmed a key limitation for marketers and creators: wholly AI generated works cannot
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In a digital landscape dominated by video, YouTube continues to outpace platforms like Instagram and Facebook in both reach and engagement, especially among younger audiences. While TikTok has gained significant traction in short-form content, YouTube stands apart with its unique combination of short and long-form video, deeper user engagement and multi-format versatility. This positions it
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Fifteen years on from the first edition, BrightLocal’s Local Consumer Review Survey 2025 offers a revealing snapshot of how consumers are finding, interpreting and contributing to online reviews. In a digital world increasingly influenced by video content, AI and shifting consumer expectations, reviews remain a cornerstone of local business discovery — but the rules are
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As the job market evolves at an unprecedented pace, professionals across various industries must adapt by acquiring new skills that align with emerging trends. LinkedIn has recently unveiled its “Skills on the Rise” report, highlighting the fastest-growing skills that are reshaping careers in 2025. Drawing on data from LinkedIn members and job listings, the report
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Video consumption habits are shifting once again, and this time, it is in a direction many marketers might not have expected. Short-form content remains dominant across social platforms, but there is now a clear trend towards slightly longer short videos, particularly those over one minute in length. Recent data from Buffer suggests that platforms like
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Influencer marketing has become a key component of digital advertising, with brands increasingly turning to content creators to drive awareness and engagement. YouTube has been a significant player in this space, though it has historically focused more on ad placements rather than direct brand-creator collaborations. However, with the growing influence of short-form content and creator-led
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Video content is becoming increasingly important on LinkedIn. Watch time for video posts has increased by 36% year over year, and video creation is now growing at twice the rate of other post formats. In response, LinkedIn has introduced several updates designed to improve video discoverability, increase engagement, and make content creation more accessible. Understanding
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