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YouTube Expands Generative AI Video Tools

YouTube is doubling down on generative AI, rolling out a suite of new tools aimed at transforming how Shorts are created and experienced. With enhanced image-to-video capabilities, dynamic effects, and a dedicated AI Playground, the platform ....

24/07/2025
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OpenAI has launched one of its most ambitious tools to date: ChatGPT Agent, a fully functional AI assistant designed to carry out complex, end-to-end tasks with minimal human input. More than just a chatbot, this new agent can plan, research, execute, and deliver results acr ....

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LinkedIn has confirmed it is rolling back recent feed changes following user frustration over a surge in outdated posts. The platform had been testing a new algorithm designed to balance content recency with relevance. However, the update tr ....

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Facebook Cracks Down on Unoriginal Content

21/07/2025 James Fitzgerald

Facebook is rolling out a major algorithm change aimed at elevating original content and penalising serial reposters. The update reflects a growing platform-wide effort by Meta to protect creators and ensure that those producing fresh, authe ....

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Too many deals fall apart behind closed doors — and marketers are left guessing why. LinkedIn and Edelman’s 2025 B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report sheds light on the overlooked stakeholders qui ....

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Google AI Mode Reshapes Search Behaviour

13/07/2025 James Fitzgerald

Google’s rollout of AI Mode on 20 May marks a major shift in how people search online. It is not a full leap into large language models (LLMs), but it is the clearest move yet toward integrating generative AI into core search behaviour. T ....

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Meta Expands Messaging With New Marketing DMs

13/07/2025 James Fitzgerald

Meta is sharpening its focus on messaging-driven commerce with the launch of enhanced marketing messages on Messenger. This revamped feature is designed to help brands re-engage customers more effectively through direct, personalised message ....

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Meta has unveiled a series of significant updates to its messaging and ad infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on WhatsApp. These enhancements are designed to streamline campaign management, deepen customer engagement, and future-proof bra ....

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For all the promises about AI-powered search delivering higher-quality traffic, the data is painting a more nuanced picture. A new study from Ahrefs, analysing nearly 82,000 websites between May and June 2025, reveals a clear divergence in u ....

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New research from LinkedIn reveals a significant shift in B2B buyer behaviour. Creator content now outperforms branded content when it comes to trust and influence across the buying journey. For senio ....

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Meta is doubling down on short-form video by reclassifying all Facebook videos as Reels, fundamentally changing how content is uploaded, shared and discovered on the platform. The move, which is being rolled out globally over the coming mont ....

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WhatsApp Ads Finally Launch

18/06/2025 James Fitzgerald

Meta has launched a major monetisation push for WhatsApp, introducing native advertising and paid subscriptions within the app’s Updates tab. This is the first time Meta has embedded ads directly into WhatsApp since acquiring the platform ....