ZEPIC Launches AI Platform That Turns Instagram Engagement Into Revenue

Bridging the Gap Between Social Interactions and Marketing Automation

ZEPIC, a marketing technology company headquartered across San Francisco, Lewes, and New York, has announced a major breakthrough for brands using Instagram. The company’s new Instagram Automation platform brings artificial intelligence, omnichannel engagement, and real-time data analysis together—making it possible for marketers to turn every interaction into measurable business outcomes. [Read more…]

Startup Launches Platform for Real-Life Competition

From digital disconnection to real-world connection

Schoolyard Social, a Brooklyn-based startup, has officially launched its flagship mobile app to allow anyone, anywhere to organize and play local, skill-based tournaments. The concept is simple: bring players off their screens and into live, in-person competition. The app covers hosting, bracketing, scoring, leaderboards, messaging and payment tools in one package. [Read more…]

In a landscape overflowing with likes, filters, and hot takes, a new social app called Pollaroo is betting that people are ready to talk again—really talk. The San Diego-based startup has launched its interactive polling platform across iOS and Android, positioning itself as a return to authentic connection in the digital age. [Read more…]

Tinder is bringing its facial verification system, Face Check™, to more U.S. users as part of a major trust and safety push. Already active in seven countries and California, Face Check uses artificial intelligence and biometric analysis to verify that users are real people whose photos match their profiles. [Read more…]

Mass Tort Ad Agency Launches Comment Pulse, an Agentic AI Tool That Turns Social Media Comments into Clients

Mass Tort Ad Agency has introduced a new AI platform that’s already catching the attention of marketers and law firms everywhere. It’s called Comment Pulse—a fully automated Agentic AI system that reads, replies, and converts social media comments in real time. Created by the agency’s Convert Clients division, it’s designed to keep brands protected and conversations productive, even when teams are offline.

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Millions of Users Begin Receiving Payments from Facebook’s $725 Million Privacy Settlement

Millions of Facebook users are finally getting a small return from the platform’s massive privacy settlement. If you filed a valid claim in the In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation case, you may have already noticed a deposit in your PayPal or bank account. Payments are being distributed through PayPal, Zelle, direct deposit, prepaid cards, and even paper checks, depending on what method each user selected. Reports from outlets like CBS News and the San Francisco Chronicle confirm that the payout phase is officially underway and will continue over the coming weeks.

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ID Privacy AI has officially launched Social Pro, a new agentic AI solution that redefines how brands connect with customers across Facebook and Instagram. Announced on October 7, 2025, the South Florida-based company introduced Social Pro as a conversational system that doesn’t just automate replies—it engages, remembers, and converts. [Read more…]

Superfiliate and Meta Team Up to Solve Creator Discovery with AI-Powered Tool

Superfiliate has announced the launch of Creator Discovery, a new solution that integrates directly with Meta’s Instagram creator marketplace API. The product promises to change how brands connect with creators by using authenticated, first-party data to recommend matches in seconds. In an industry long plagued by manual searches and questionable data practices, this marks a turning point.

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Mashable Names 101 Creators Driving Digital Culture in 2025

Mashable has unveiled its first-ever Mashable 101, a list spotlighting 101 creators who shaped online culture in 2025. The list celebrates figures who captivated audiences, shifted conversations, and expanded influence across platforms—from mega-celebrities like MrBeast to newer viral names such as Jools Lebron and Vanillamace.

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Pacsun Launches The Youth Report: A Deep Look at Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Pacsun has stepped into new territory with its first annual The Youth Report, developed in partnership with analytics firm GlobalData. The report offers a data-driven snapshot of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, capturing how they think, what they value, and where they’re headed. The study surveyed more than 6,000 young people in the United States between ages 11 and 24. Pacsun is presenting it as a free resource for brands, educators, and cultural leaders.

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