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Seedance 2.0 Delivers Ultra‑Realistic AI UGC Ads
SocialApr 22, 2026

Seedance 2.0 Delivers Ultra‑Realistic AI UGC Ads

How I Make (insanely) Realistic AI UGC ads with Seedance 2.0 WATCH HERE 👉 https://t.co/WXdgLmQEox In this video, I show you how I use Seedance 2 to create insanely realistic AI UGC ads for dropshipping. The biggest game changer is the...

By Kamil Sattar
Bloomberg's Polymarket Critique Relies on Trivial Barefoot Anecdote
SocialApr 22, 2026

Bloomberg's Polymarket Critique Relies on Trivial Barefoot Anecdote

Bloomberg wrote a Polymarket hit-piece with so little substance... that they had to use as evidence Shayne attending a meeting barefoot one time. I remember the Google hit-pieces about Sergey Brin wearing barefoot shoes, too. https://t.co/yRSrJtAyoU

By Robert Leshner
Structure Your Blog First, Rankings Follow
SocialApr 22, 2026

Structure Your Blog First, Rankings Follow

Google doesn't hate your blog posts. You're publishing without structure. That's why nothing ranks. Site-wide: - Topical map - Pillar pages - Hubs or clusters Page-level: - Competitive research - Consensus analysis - Keyword data Structure first. Writing second.

By Flavio Amiel
Katie Couric Slams Media Capitulation and Truth Distortion
SocialApr 22, 2026

Katie Couric Slams Media Capitulation and Truth Distortion

Katie Couric on Media Companies’ ‘Capitulation’ to Trump, Network News ‘Blurring the Truth’ and Her Wild Threads Feed https://t.co/HIGqcA0Daa

By Todd Spangler
Substack's New Translation Tools Boost Global Earnings
SocialApr 22, 2026

Substack's New Translation Tools Boost Global Earnings

Starting with Notes and moving to Posts. Eager to see how this works... Will it be like Reddit or the way X does it? -> Substack adds translation tools, and says ~100K publishers earn on the platform, including ~30K outside...

By Glenn Gabe
NHL Hits Highest U.S. Regular-Season Ratings in 14 Years
SocialApr 22, 2026

NHL Hits Highest U.S. Regular-Season Ratings in 14 Years

The @NHL scored its best regular-season viewership in the U.S. in 14 seasons....that dates back to 2012-13, according to my colleague @AustinKarp. That also makes it the best under the current rights deals with ESPN and TNT. https://t.co/OpvNt1craU

By Alex Silverman
Parents Demand Transparency as FCC Reviews Kids TV Ratings
SocialApr 22, 2026

Parents Demand Transparency as FCC Reviews Kids TV Ratings

Years ago, Congress passed a law that empowers parents to decide the types of TV programs that are appropriate for their kids by standing up a TV show ratings system. But recently, parents have raised concerns with the industry’s approach—including with...

By Brendan Carr
FAST Complements, but Won’t Replace Paywalled Live Sports
SocialApr 22, 2026

FAST Complements, but Won’t Replace Paywalled Live Sports

There’s nuance to “FAST’s booming popularity” and live sports economics IMHO — so let’s summarize the nuances before unpacking them further below: • FAST is best understood today as a complementary distribution and monetization layer, but not a replacement for premium...

By Yannick Ramcke
Turning the NFL Draft Into a Profitable Business
SocialApr 22, 2026

Turning the NFL Draft Into a Profitable Business

Plus, I'll also be speaking with @dpbrugler about his annual The Beast and how he's helped make a business around the NFL Draft.

By Alex Sherman
DOJ Probes Sports Streaming Pricing Competition and Bidding
SocialApr 22, 2026

DOJ Probes Sports Streaming Pricing Competition and Bidding

Antitrust attorney Charlie Beller hints at what DOJ is looking at in its probe of sports moving to streaming. "The key antitrust question is whether the process by which those prices are set remains competitive. Are multiple parties able to...

By Joe Flint
Threads’ Algorithm Makes Old Posts Feel Freshly Missed
SocialApr 22, 2026

Threads’ Algorithm Makes Old Posts Feel Freshly Missed

Open Threads & I see a banger post before I realize it’s from 2 days ago & I totally missed it. The algo here makes you feel simultaneously late to the party & somehow also there. Just me? I’m not really...

By Ann Handley
One Prompt, 30 Editable Assets—No Photoshop Needed
SocialApr 22, 2026

One Prompt, 30 Editable Assets—No Photoshop Needed

GPT Image 2 just dropped on ChatGPT. Everyone's hammering it for single images. I ran it inside @lovart_ai instead. The workflow isn't on the same planet. One prompt. 30 campaign assets. Editable text layers. Zero Photoshop. Here's what happened 🧵 https://t.co/iTxSgC27L9

By Hasan Toor
Partner with GEOs to Curb AI Spam, Boost Ad Adoption
SocialApr 22, 2026

Partner with GEOs to Curb AI Spam, Boost Ad Adoption

I hope they work with those GEO partners to reel in risky or spammy tactics to game AI search. :) This can be a good thing. Also several mentions of advertising in AI... So maybe working with those GEO partners...

By Glenn Gabe
Execs Spot Issues, Miss the Right Fixes
SocialApr 22, 2026

Execs Spot Issues, Miss the Right Fixes

This reminds me of a Bill Hader story where he says that when an executive points out that something needs to be fixed in a show, they're almost always right, but their specific advice for fixing it is almost always...

By Brian Potter
Big AI Firms Push Women to Adopt Artificial Intelligence
SocialApr 22, 2026

Big AI Firms Push Women to Adopt Artificial Intelligence

New video out on the crazy things big AI companies are doing to convince women to embrace AI w/ @kattenbarge https://youtu.be/yf3hkq4WZKM

By Taylor Lorenz
SCMP Excels on Economy, Falters on Tech Coverage
SocialApr 22, 2026

SCMP Excels on Economy, Falters on Tech Coverage

I share some of Zichen Wang's concerns here. The SCMP has some of the best reporting in the world on China, and especially on the Chinese economy, but some of its mainland-related science and technology articles seem a little eccentric. https://t.co/BLosTuxvh4

By Michael Pettis
Listen to Aman R. Sanger's First Pre
SocialApr 22, 2026

Listen to Aman R. Sanger's First Pre

LS was the first podcast cursor ever did listen back to baby @amanrsanger when they were 5 people and pre-PMF https://t.co/0tIvpIwjC4

By Swyx (Shawn Wang)
Free Pack: 100 Eye‑Catching Thumbnails That Spark Curiosity
SocialApr 22, 2026

Free Pack: 100 Eye‑Catching Thumbnails That Spark Curiosity

Thumbnails that instantly make you question things 🤔 What’s wrong with that paddle? Domino’s isn’t just pizza? And why is that car so tiny? Get our free YT Thumbnails Hack Pack with 100 more top thumbnails: https://t.co/H5zQZBQ0qM https://t.co/MUwf2mZF1I

By Jon Youshaei
Imagine Dragons' “Demons” Hits 3 Billion Spotify Streams
SocialApr 22, 2026

Imagine Dragons' “Demons” Hits 3 Billion Spotify Streams

Imagine Dragons’s "Demons" has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify. The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 12 weeks in the top 10. It has been certified 12x Platinum in the U.S. https://t.co/u8U2DecRsP

By Eric Alper
Introducing a News Options Market to Fund Stories
SocialApr 22, 2026

Introducing a News Options Market to Fund Stories

ok media people hear me out NEWS OPTIONS MARKET -- writers sell story pitches at a fixed price -- funders get a share of story revenue (subs, ads) within a time frame (ie 60 days) -- platform takes a fee ... -- we fix news...

By Camila Russo
Netflix Aggressively Pushes Into Paramount‑Warner Merger Review
SocialApr 22, 2026

Netflix Aggressively Pushes Into Paramount‑Warner Merger Review

I hear that Netflix has been meddling in the regulatory review of Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery. “Frankly, I am surprised at how aggressive they’ve been with me,” a senior government official tells me. https://puck.news/is-netflix-meddling-in-the-warnermount-deal/

By Eriq Gardner
Seeking Tips for Brand‑Consistent AI‑Generated Infographics
SocialApr 22, 2026

Seeking Tips for Brand‑Consistent AI‑Generated Infographics

Does anyone from @OpenAI want to share some tips on how to get image 2 to generate good infographics or have it match your brand style? I haven't had any luck either.

By Peter Yang
Get All News Instantly—Stop Waiting for Tweets
SocialApr 21, 2026

Get All News Instantly—Stop Waiting for Tweets

Find me here - https://t.co/hilpk72Y87 Save the time - Don't wait for my tweets. Get the best newsflow around. All the news services congregate here. Competitors and discords lurk Where you at? Stop waiting"

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
A Must‑Listen on YUNews’ Success Story
SocialApr 21, 2026

A Must‑Listen on YUNews’ Success Story

nice listen for all those intrigued by the success of @YUNews and all @elliotsteinmetz and crew have done. @D3Ticker

By Joe Favorito
NHL TV Ratings Surge 30% on ESPN/ABC
SocialApr 21, 2026

NHL TV Ratings Surge 30% on ESPN/ABC

Very good year for the NHL as far as viewership on ESPN/ABC. ESPN averaged 760K viewers across 54 games on ABC and ESPN, up 30 percent over last year. New measurement helps, as do increased games on ABC. But we definitely...

By Richard Deitsch
Microsoft Launches AI‑focused Premium Content Marketplace to Challenge Google
SocialApr 21, 2026

Microsoft Launches AI‑focused Premium Content Marketplace to Challenge Google

NEW: @Microsoft saw @Google become the dominant information marketplace over past 20 years. Now, it wants to get ahead for AI era. — The company is building a premium content marketplace for publishers, advertisers and merchants to transact on — It's...

By Sara Fischer
Young Creators Self‑harm for Clicks Beyond MrBeast's Imagination
SocialApr 21, 2026

Young Creators Self‑harm for Clicks Beyond MrBeast's Imagination

At any given moments there are dozens of young men torturing themselves for views in ways MrBeast could only dream of

By Taylor Lorenz
When Podcasts Turn Into Reaction Shows
SocialApr 21, 2026

When Podcasts Turn Into Reaction Shows

When it did become a thing for podcasts to just be reactions to other podcasts what is this

By Bernadette Joy Cruz Maulion
Creators of Culpium and Asianometry Launch New Podcast
SocialApr 21, 2026

Creators of Culpium and Asianometry Launch New Podcast

A new podcast from the names behind @Culpium and @Asianometry Listen, subscribe & like. We hope you enjoy. https://t.co/Psil1jt54O

By Tim Culpan
Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' Episode 1 Release Date
SocialApr 21, 2026

Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' Episode 1 Release Date

Richard Gadd's first completely fictional series is almost here. But when does Half Man episode 1 drop on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer? https://t.co/0SE9BtgMR8

By TechRadar
Monica Lewinsky Hosted Short-Lived “Mr. Personality” Reality Show
SocialApr 21, 2026

Monica Lewinsky Hosted Short-Lived “Mr. Personality” Reality Show

📺 April 21, 2003: Romance reality competition “Mr. Personality” debuted on Fox. Hosted by infamous former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, this “Bachelorette”-type show that Involved all masked male suitors ran for only five episodes. https://t.co/MaeS34ZY3V https://t.co/1RjA8v80Gh

By Programming Insider
Zaslav's Sadness Over Warner Sale Feels Contrived
SocialApr 21, 2026

Zaslav's Sadness Over Warner Sale Feels Contrived

Why is David Zaslav leaking that he's so sad he's selling Warner? A weird narrative to be putting out.

By Matt Stoller
Silo Season 3 Launches on Apple TV July 3
SocialApr 21, 2026

Silo Season 3 Launches on Apple TV July 3

Season 3 of #Silo will begin #streaming on #AppleTV on Friday, July 3 with weekly one episode drops through September 4. $AAPL

By Jake Kline
Treat Your Book Like a Product to Sell
SocialApr 21, 2026

Treat Your Book Like a Product to Sell

The authors who sell the most understand this: writing is art, but publishing is business. If you want to reach more readers or score a big publishing deal, it helps to start thinking of your book like a product you're selling...

By Alyssa Matesic
CPC Ads Favor Sponsors, Leave Newsletter Creators Shortchanged
SocialApr 21, 2026

CPC Ads Favor Sponsors, Leave Newsletter Creators Shortchanged

When will ESPs figure out that this model of CPC for ads in email newsletters puts all the benefit in the sponsor's hands and very little in that of the newsletter creator? I never opt-in because why would I dilute...

By Kaleigh Moore
656 Say Yes: From Crowd to Engaged Audience
SocialApr 21, 2026

656 Say Yes: From Crowd to Engaged Audience

When Marissa Lovell asked readers of From Boise if they'd have dinner with strangers, 656 people said yes. That's the difference between a crowd and an audience. Search "Nathan Barry Show" to watch the full episode. https://t.co/btTyC2XgWl

By Nathan Barry
Batch and Schedule Posts with Trending Audio—Options Exist
SocialApr 21, 2026

Batch and Schedule Posts with Trending Audio—Options Exist

You can still batch and scheudle your content that requires trending audio or music... you do have options

By Amber Figlow
BookCon Highlights Publishing's Author‑Indie Consumer Shift
SocialApr 21, 2026

BookCon Highlights Publishing's Author‑Indie Consumer Shift

This year's BookCon definitely underlines one of the greatest transformations in book publishing in the last 10 years. It is more author-driven, indie-driven, and consumer-driven than ever before. BookCon can succeed and grow; the industry-facing BookExpo remains as dead as...

By Jane Friedman
Join Me Live on Y100 FM Today
SocialApr 21, 2026

Join Me Live on Y100 FM Today

🚨🆕 I'll be on 📻 @Y100FM with @ScottNSports 𝐍𝐎𝐖 for 📺 #TVTuesday to discuss #TheMiniatureWife #MargosGotMoneyProblems #BigMistakes #TheAudacity #Unchosen 🎧 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 🔊 🗣“Play KUYY” or "Play Y100" 📲 💻 https://t.co/nlxHQ15c7o https://t.co/uU2UBekPce

By Douglas Pucci
Hollywood’s Deepfake Stance: Complex, Not Purely Opposed
SocialApr 21, 2026

Hollywood’s Deepfake Stance: Complex, Not Purely Opposed

I think people automatically assume that Hollywood is anti-deepfake, but as I found out when reporting this story, the view is actually much more complex: "I know it’s not great, but it’s also exciting, because that means that there’s a...

By Alex Weprin
Media Dumbing Down Silences Intelligent Voices
SocialApr 21, 2026

Media Dumbing Down Silences Intelligent Voices

When I always say the dumbing down of uk media is jarring when you go back and see it. People can no longer publicly be smart in case it offends the stupid.

By Roger Mitchell
Pivot Podcast Clinches Third Consecutive Webby for Business
SocialApr 21, 2026

Pivot Podcast Clinches Third Consecutive Webby for Business

For third year in a row, @pivotpodcastofficial wins Webby for Best Business Podcat. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 🕺🕺🕺

By Scott Galloway
Digital “Public Sphere” Is Private, Pyramid‑shaped.
SocialApr 21, 2026

Digital “Public Sphere” Is Private, Pyramid‑shaped.

"Today, what people confuse for a digital public sphere is neither open nor clearly delineated — it’s largely private and entangled. What we see is less a sphere than a pyramid." @bigblackjacobin https://t.co/yAu1akVbmE

By Taylor Lorenz
AI's Next Tell: Sentence Structure, Not Punctuation
SocialApr 21, 2026

AI's Next Tell: Sentence Structure, Not Punctuation

this is a great piece on the next AI tell — it's not just em-dashes, it's a tell-tale sentence construction https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/20/ai-writing-its-not-just-this-its-that-barrons/

By Lia Haberman
Media Needs Real Funding, Not Clickbait Incentives
SocialApr 21, 2026

Media Needs Real Funding, Not Clickbait Incentives

media: we need funding to continue the important work of uncovering fraud and corruption or else everything is gonna turn into clickbait vcs: media sucks we won't fund it media: * cuts jobs, turns into clickbait * vcs: media really sucks we...

By Camila Russo
OpenAI Launches AdsBot to Vet Ad Landing Pages
SocialApr 21, 2026

OpenAI Launches AdsBot to Vet Ad Landing Pages

We've got a new OpenAI crawler and it makes total sense. Meet OAI-Adsbot: From OpenAI: OAI-AdsBot is used to validate the safety of web pages submitted as ads on ChatGPT. When you submit an ad, OpenAI may visit the landing page to...

By Glenn Gabe
Media A/B Tests Headlines; “Erratic” Isn’t Defamation
SocialApr 21, 2026

Media A/B Tests Headlines; “Erratic” Isn’t Defamation

I have so much disdain for the lazy armchair conspiracy theorizing that so reliably goes viral among some ideological groups. The Atlantic a/b tests its headlines. All the time. The headline below was already changed to the one on the right...

By Derek Thompson
Advocating “I Told You So” Reporting for Moral Accountability
SocialApr 21, 2026

Advocating “I Told You So” Reporting for Moral Accountability

I feel strongly we need more “I told you so” reporting so there’s a stronger moral reason to try to be right

By Job van der Voort
NFL Media Rights Spark Growing Regulatory Scrutiny
SocialApr 21, 2026

NFL Media Rights Spark Growing Regulatory Scrutiny

The NFL's push to open its media rights deals--along with its ongoing relationship with the streamers--has opened it up to a wave of regulatory inquiry. But is the scrutiny more than just a headache? @eriqgardner walks us through it all. https://t.co/93JdDEnQhd

By John Ourand