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How InStyle Is Reaching the Next Gen with Its Original Social Series
NewsApr 1, 2026

How InStyle Is Reaching the Next Gen with Its Original Social Series

InStyle magazine has turned its social‑first mockumentary series *The Intern* into a digital flagship, racking up more than 36 million views across eight seasons. The follow‑up series *The Boss*, launched in February, has already attracted 2.3 million views. By weaving brand integrations...

By Marketing Brew
Social Media Engagement: 11 Ways to Boost Yours + Why It Matters
NewsApr 1, 2026

Social Media Engagement: 11 Ways to Boost Yours + Why It Matters

Buffer’s latest guide breaks down social media engagement, defining it as any user interaction and highlighting platform‑specific rates—from roughly 6.2% on LinkedIn to 2.5% on X. The report shows that comments, shares, saves and replies carry more algorithmic weight than...

By Buffer Resources
History Daily Returns with Annual April Fools Episode, Partners with Magellan AI to Monetize 16th-Century Podcast Advertising
NewsApr 1, 2026

History Daily Returns with Annual April Fools Episode, Partners with Magellan AI to Monetize 16th-Century Podcast Advertising

History Daily announced a partnership with Magellan AI to monetize its annual April Fools episode using anachronistic 16th‑century‑style sponsors. The collaboration will apply Magellan AI’s podcast advertising intelligence platform to track ROI and audience impact for these whimsical placements. Both companies...

By Sounds Profitable
YouTube Creators Can Now Like Video Comments in Bulk
NewsMar 31, 2026

YouTube Creators Can Now Like Video Comments in Bulk

YouTube unveiled a new "Comments to Heart" feature that lets creators like multiple comments at once, automating engagement for high‑volume channels. The tool rolls out to all creators this week and uses AI to surface positive remarks. Simultaneously, YouTube is...

By Social Media Today
Instagram Premium Program Aims To Boost Users' Story Performance
NewsMar 31, 2026

Instagram Premium Program Aims To Boost Users' Story Performance

Instagram is piloting a new subscription called Instagram Plus in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines, priced up to $2.20 per month. The service adds Story‑centric tools such as unlimited audience lists, re‑watch metrics, weekly spotlight, 24‑hour extensions and anonymous story...

By MediaPost Social Media & Marketing Daily
Best Times to Post on Social Media in Australia [Updated March 2026]
NewsMar 31, 2026

Best Times to Post on Social Media in Australia [Updated March 2026]

Sprout Social’s 2026 report analyzed over 68 million Australian social engagements to pinpoint optimal posting windows. Across all platforms, weekdays—especially Thursday—deliver the highest interaction rates, with morning commutes and late‑evening hours emerging as the strongest slots. Weekend activity falls sharply, limiting...

By Sprout Social Insights
Creators Can Now Get Paid Instantly as Billion Dollar Boy Unveils New Payments Platform
NewsMar 31, 2026

Creators Can Now Get Paid Instantly as Billion Dollar Boy Unveils New Payments Platform

Billion Dollar Boy launched Creator Payments, a new SaaS solution built into its Companion platform. The product consolidates invoicing, tax compliance, and onboarding, handling up to 14 administrative steps per creator. In partnership with Lumanu, it adds an Early Pay...

By Talking Influence
JAR Podcast Solutions Launches JAR Replay, Giving Brands and Podcasters a New Way to Activate Podcast Audiences —Without Ads in...
NewsMar 31, 2026

JAR Podcast Solutions Launches JAR Replay, Giving Brands and Podcasters a New Way to Activate Podcast Audiences —Without Ads in...

JAR Podcast Solutions launched JAR Replay, a product that lets brands retarget recent podcast listeners with premium Visual Audio ads while keeping podcasts ad‑free. The service identifies listeners via privacy‑safe signals and serves full‑screen sound‑on ads in brand‑safe mobile apps...

By Sounds Profitable
Steve Jobs Demoed Video Podcasts in 2005 – Podcasts Have Never Been “Audio Only.”
NewsMar 31, 2026

Steve Jobs Demoed Video Podcasts in 2005 – Podcasts Have Never Been “Audio Only.”

In October 2005 Steve Jobs demonstrated video podcasts on stage, just four months after Apple introduced podcast support in iTunes. The demo showcased video feeds playing on a new iMac, the iPod Video, and available for subscription through the iTunes...

By Sounds Profitable
Backyard Ventures Partners With “Between the Lines” To Expand Into Podcasting, Opening New Brand Opportunities
NewsMar 31, 2026

Backyard Ventures Partners With “Between the Lines” To Expand Into Podcasting, Opening New Brand Opportunities

Backyard Ventures announced a partnership with the socially‑focused series Between The Lines to launch a full‑scale podcast and simulcast platform. The video series, created by former NBA champion Danny Green and hosted by Ivana Rojas, already commands over 474,000 followers...

By Sounds Profitable
California Bill Targets Family Vloggers, Giving Children the Right to Erase Monetized Content at 18
NewsMar 31, 2026

California Bill Targets Family Vloggers, Giving Children the Right to Erase Monetized Content at 18

California Senator Steve Padilla introduced Senate Bill 1247, mandating social‑media platforms to let adult children request removal or editing of monetized content that features them as minors. The bill gives creators three business days to acknowledge a request and ten...

By Net Influencer
Influur Is Building a Creator-Powered Campaign Layer Around the 2026 FIFA World Cup
NewsMar 31, 2026

Influur Is Building a Creator-Powered Campaign Layer Around the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Miami-based creator marketplace Influur announced a multi‑city, creator‑led initiative to help brands engage audiences around the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rather than seeking official tournament sponsorship, Influur will build an independent, creator‑powered cultural...

By Net Influencer
Instagram Tests a Feature to Let You See Your Ex's Stories without a Trace — and It's Going to Cost...
NewsMar 31, 2026

Instagram Tests a Feature to Let You See Your Ex's Stories without a Trace — and It's Going to Cost...

Instagram is piloting a paid subscription that lets users watch Stories anonymously, extending the feature set with audience lists beyond Close Friends and a 24‑hour story extension. The test is live in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines and costs roughly...

By Business Insider – Finance
Landmark US Verdict Against Meta and YouTube Signals New Risk for Influencer Marketing
NewsMar 30, 2026

Landmark US Verdict Against Meta and YouTube Signals New Risk for Influencer Marketing

An LA jury found Meta and YouTube (Google) intentionally designed addictive platforms, awarding $6 million to a plaintiff who alleged childhood mental‑health harm. The verdict assigned 70 % of liability to Meta and 30 % to Google, citing features like infinite scroll and...

By Talking Influence
SoFire’s Hot Campaigns: Alix Earle’s Skincare Launch Proves Why Authenticity Always Wins
NewsMar 30, 2026

SoFire’s Hot Campaigns: Alix Earle’s Skincare Launch Proves Why Authenticity Always Wins

Alix Earle, a 14‑million‑follower influencer, has launched the skincare line Reale Actives in partnership with dermatologist Dr. Kiran Mian. A cryptic teaser campaign sparked strong pre‑launch engagement, turning curiosity into a ready‑made audience. Earle’s content has long documented her cystic acne journey and Accutane...

By Talking Influence
Why Haley Baylee’s Netflix Debut Is a Milestone for Influencers on Streaming
NewsMar 25, 2026

Why Haley Baylee’s Netflix Debut Is a Milestone for Influencers on Streaming

Influencer Haley Baylee is set to host Netflix’s new reality series Win The Mall, marking a notable shift as streaming platforms tap social‑media talent for mainstream programming. The show, scheduled for an autumn 2026 release, leverages Baylee’s high‑energy, digital‑first persona...

By Talking Influence
YouTube’s Creator Partnerships Platform BrandConnect Is Getting Completely Revamped
NewsMar 24, 2026

YouTube’s Creator Partnerships Platform BrandConnect Is Getting Completely Revamped

YouTube is overhauling its creator‑marketing service, rebranding BrandConnect as YouTube Creator Partnerships and embedding it across YouTube Studio, Google Ads and Display & Video 360. The revamped platform leverages Google’s Gemini AI to sift through more than three million Partner Program creators, matching...

By Talking Influence