Marketing professionals now have one less reason to juggle tabs. Metricool, a global platform for social media management, has announced a new integration with Adobe Express. The goal: to connect content creation and performance analysis in one place. With this move, social media teams using Adobe Express can create content and monitor its reach, engagement, and trends—all without leaving the platform. Users of Metricool can now also access Adobe Express tools directly from within their analytics dashboards. [Read more…]
From Zero to 900: How Thumzup Is Rewriting the Playbook for Social Media Advertising

Thumzup Pushes Past 900 Advertisers as Growth Curve Steepens
Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) has crossed a key threshold—over 900 advertisers now use its social media advertising platform. That figure represents a 220% compound annual growth rate, signaling serious momentum for the Los Angeles-based company. With targets set at 1,000 advertisers by mid-Q2 and 5,000 by year’s end, Thumzup appears to be scaling faster than many of its peers in the digital ad tech sector. [Read more…]
SAMY Alliance Acquires Intermate

SAMY Alliance Acquires Intermate, Targets Growth Across German-Speaking Markets
Deal Expands SAMY’s Influence in Social Media Marketing, Adds 250 Staff Across Three Cities
SAMY Alliance, a company known for its social-first marketing approach, has completed its acquisition of Intermate, a well-established player in the German social media landscape. The move, backed by advisory firm JEGI CLARITY, aims to strengthen SAMY’s reach across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. [Read more…]
Starfish Launches New App to Help Small Businesses Win Big with Micro-Influencers

Starfish, Inc. announced today the launch of its all-in-one influencer marketing platform, offering a new way for small businesses and micro-influencers to connect without the traditional hurdles. The company’s newly released Starfish app allows businesses to find, hire, and pay influencers directly — removing the need for expensive agencies or complicated third-party negotiations. [Read more…]
Oktopost’s “Rising 30” Shines a Spotlight on the Real Influencers of B2B Social Media

Behind every successful B2B social media page is someone crafting the posts, reading the comments, and bringing ideas to life. And now, those people are getting the spotlight. Oktopost has officially launched B2B Social’s Rising 30, a new awards program that celebrates the individuals shaping LinkedIn and beyond with bold content, loyal followings, and fresh thinking. [Read more…]
Zefr Tightens TikTok Ad Controls with New AI-Driven Exclusion Tools

Zefr Expands Brand Suitability Protection on TikTok with AI-Powered Exclusion Lists
Zefr, a leader in content classification technology for advertisers, announced the global release of its AI-powered Exclusion Lists on TikTok. This update offers advertisers expanded control over their ad placements, helping them avoid content that may not align with brand standards. [Read more…]