iKala, the Taiwanese powerhouse in AI transformation solutions, has just turned up the heat on influencer marketing with a massive expansion of its AI influencer platform, KOL Radar. The company’s latest feat includes an impressive influx of Southeast Asian influencer profiles and strategic collaborations with regional giants, sparking a revolution in AI-driven influencer marketing strategies. [Read more…]
Revolutionize Your Social Media Game: Hookle’s AI Image Suggestions Set to Transform Small Business Marketing
In the ever-evolving realm of social media marketing, a groundbreaking app is turning heads and reshaping the landscape for small businesses worldwide. Hookle, a mobile app at the forefront of innovation, has just unveiled its latest feature: AI-powered image suggestions, a game-changer in the world of content creation. [Read more…]
Unlock Your Social Media Fortune: Doba Direct App Sparks a Money-Making Revolution for Influencers
In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize the very fabric of social commerce, Doba, a prominent powerhouse in the realm of American dropshipping, proudly introduces its groundbreaking app, Doba Direct. Unveiled on the digital stage on July 31st, this app is more than just a game-changer; it’s a transformative force reshaping the landscape for global social media enthusiasts. By seamlessly melding Doba’s robust supply chain prowess, Doba Direct crafts an unprecedented user experience that stands as a testament to innovation in the digital age. [Read more…]
Unlocking the Power of Social Media: Mindshare and Snapchat’s Insightful Journey into Consumer Behavior
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mindshare, the media services company under the WPP umbrella, and technology giant Snapchat have delved into the intricate world of social media behavior, revealing the subconscious associations that users have with different platforms. The research, conducted in two phases, sheds light on the emotional needs that drive consumers across various social platforms. [Read more…]
Planoly Relaunches with Creator-Centric Overhaul: Simplifying the Social Media Game
In an exciting move for content creators worldwide, Planoly, the pioneering social media management tool created by creators for creators, has just unveiled a transformative brand relaunch. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to empower content creators and streamline the social media management process. [Read more…]
Teen Interest in Entrepreneurship Spurred by Social Media Influencers
A recent survey conducted by Junior Achievement USA in partnership with EY has shed light on the aspirations of today’s teenagers, with a staggering 76 percent expressing a likelihood to consider entrepreneurship as a career path. The survey, conducted by Big Village from October 10 to October 15, 2023, reached out to 1,003 teenagers aged 13 to 17, revealing intriguing insights into the entrepreneurial spirit of the younger generation. [Read more…]
Talkwalker Unveils Next Generation of Social Listening
Talkwalker, a leading consumer intelligence company, has launched the Next Generation of Social Listening. This cutting-edge solution not only streamlines the social listening process but also dramatically reduces the time analysts spend on it, marking a significant leap in the industry. [Read more…]
Yeastar Simplifies Customer Communication and Engagement, Adds WhatsApp and SMS
In a move that’s set to redefine the landscape of customer communication, Yeastar, a leading provider of Unified Communications (UC) solutions, has introduced groundbreaking features to its platform. With the recent integration of WhatsApp and SMS, Yeastar is paving the way for businesses to revolutionize the way they interact with their customers. Imagine a scenario where all your customer messages, whether it’s a simple text or a multimedia-rich WhatsApp chat, are seamlessly centralized in one platform. That’s precisely what Yeastar has achieved by introducing WhatsApp and SMS integration. This game-changing feature eliminates the need to switch between various communication channels and applications, making customer interactions smoother and more efficient than ever. [Read more…]
Majority of Arab Youth Express Concerns About the Impact of Social Media Addiction on Mental Well-being

Three-quarters of Arab youth say they struggle to disconnect from social media
In a region known for its high per capita adoption of social media networks, a significant proportion of Arab youth are grappling with social media addiction, which is taking a toll on their mental health, according to findings from the 15th annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey, a comprehensive study of the Arab world’s largest demographic conducted by ASDA’A BCW, MENA’s leading communications consultancy. [Read more…]
Zefr and Meta Extend AI-Powered Brand Suitability Solution to Facebook & Instagram Reels
In a notable development for brand safety and suitability technology, Zefr has expanded its AI-Powered Brand Suitability Solution to encompass Facebook and Instagram Reels, strengthening the safeguarding of brand interests across the Meta ecosystem. This move grants brands unprecedented transparency regarding their content placements on Reels, a content-rich format that demands advanced technology and AI for comprehensive measurement. [Read more…]
Research: Influence of Personal Connections on Social Media Drives More Purchases

Personal connections on social media drive more consumer purchases than influencers.
Mintel’s latest research reveals that Indian consumers are more likely to be influenced by individuals they know personally on social media when making purchasing decisions compared to online influencers. [Read more…]
Genius Monkey Enhances Audience Insights Through StatSocial Integration

StatSocial Data on Genius Monkey Dashboard
Genius Monkey, a trailblazer in the programmatic attribution sector for a decade, remains committed to advancing methods of demonstrating ad lift, effectiveness, and audience insights for optimizing return on investment. In a strategic, multi-year collaboration, Genius Monkey is joining forces with StatSocial to delve deeper into the relationship between targeted audiences and their interest affinities. [Read more…]
Atly Unveils ‘Ask Around’ Tool, Empowering Influencers to Gather and Share Recommendations from Followers
Atly, a user-generated social mapping platform transforming location-based knowledge sharing, has launched its innovative ‘Ask Around’ tool. This latest addition to the Atly app empowers influencers to seamlessly collect recommendations for places and experiences from their followers on a map. This feature enables influencers to rapidly expand their topic-based maps and effortlessly share these valuable community insights with their social media audience. [Read more…]
RedKangaroo Launches World’s First “Organic Growth” Marketing Platform Leveraging Social Media
RedKangaroo has launched the world’s first “Organic Growth” Marketing Platform utilizing the power of social media. This platform empowers users to receive exclusive benefits such as discounts, special offers, cashback rewards, and unique experiences simply for advocating brands to their friends, family, and followers. [Read more…]
Meta Launches Threads, Twitter Sends Cease and Desist Letter
Meta just launched a Twitter-like social media clone called Threads on July 5, 2023. Today, Twitter’s attorneys have sent a cease and desist letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Meta Platforms. The C&D letter specifically states that Meta Platforms has ” engaged in systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property.” [Read more…]
WisTL Launches WisTLing App to Explore The Filming Locations of TV Series and Movies
WisTL Corp has launched a web-based app to help you explore the locations of where TV series and movies were filmed. Through a global map and through “WisTLing-distance”, you can see where stars filmed scenes from your favorite television series or movies. [Read more…]
Facebook Won’t Verify My Identity for Meta Verified
It looks like I won’t be getting Meta Verified any time soon. I saw that my Facebook Profile is eligible to be Meta Verified, meaning that once I verify my identity, I can pay them $12.98 (includes tax) for being Meta Verified. However, Facebook failed to verify my identity, so I won’t be verified. [Read more…]
Facebook Rolling Out Facebook Articles
Starting today, I noticed that on my personal Facebook account, when logged in, I am no longer able to make a Facebook post. Instead, there is an options for Article, Live Video, or Photo/video. Clicking on the Article option, it takes me to a new page, where I can add a full-length article. This includes the suggestion to upload a large photo, and then content for the article. [Read more…]
Something’s Seriously Wrong with Facebook Notifications
Something is seriously wrong with Facebook’s notifications. I mean, it’s not dangerously wrong, but there is something not right with how Facebook and what Facebook decides is important to someone who you’re Facebook friends with. Let me show you a perfect example of this. [Read more…]
Facebook Internet Tracking Settlement
If you were a Facebook User (had a Facebook account) and used that account between April 22, 2010 and September 16, 2011 and visited a non-Facebook website that displayed the Facebook button, you may be eligible for a payment from a Facebook Internet Tracking class action lawsuit. I know that sounds complicated, but here’s a shorter version: If you had a Facebook account between April 22, 2010 and September 16, 2011, and visited websites such as a blog that had the Facebook Like button on it (to like the URL), then you are probably owned money. [Read more…]