Influencer marketing may be losing its grip. A new report from Typeform, titled Get Real: The Data on Influencer Marketing, suggests consumers are tuning out flashy content and turning up their skepticism. The report blends survey data and video responses from over 1,300 influencers, marketers, and consumers.

The findings paint a clear picture: connection beats curation. Flashy aesthetics and high follower counts no longer hold the weight they once did. People want truth over polish, and authenticity over algorithms. [Read more…]

 

Influencers Are Fueling Positive Change Across America

A new Mintel report has unveiled a striking trend: 41% of U.S. consumers now say social media influencers inspire them to make positive life changes. That figure marks a sharp 24% rise since 2022, when the number stood at just 33%.

The increase is even more pronounced among younger generations. Sixty percent of Gen Z (ages 18–28) and Millennials (ages 29–45) report feeling inspired by influencers. This generational breakdown highlights how social media platforms are no longer just entertainment hubs but active spaces for shaping personal development. [Read more…]

Nearly All Brits Struggle to Unplug on Holiday, New Survey Finds

New research from travel insurance provider InsureandGo reveals that nearly every British holidaymaker finds it difficult to put down their phone—even while trying to relax. According to the survey, 98% of UK adults admit to using their phones on holiday, with many checking messages, social media, bank accounts, and even work emails from their sun-loungers. [Read more…]

Startup Led by AI Veteran Introduces a Social Network Where Bots Do the Work

A new AI startup wants to make bots do more than just answer questions or recommend playlists. Socontra, launched this week by AI researcher and entrepreneur Dr. Don Perugini, is building a network where AI agents interact directly with one another—no human input required. The idea is to automate everyday tasks, especially online shopping. [Read more…]

The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) has released its 2025 Digital Terror and Hate Report Card, revealing widespread corporate failure to combat online hate, antisemitism, and extremist propaganda. Presented at events with the New York City Council and the California State Legislature, the findings offer a bleak assessment of how major platforms are handling harmful content. [Read more…]

 

In a market where digital platforms often rely on algorithms to steer engagement, Aha Community is taking a different route — and it is paying off in spades. [Read more…]

A new survey from LifeStance Health has revealed how deeply social media is influencing mental health behavior across the U.S. The data shows that many Americans—especially younger generations—are turning to platforms like TikTok and Instagram not just for entertainment or connection, but for self-diagnosis, therapy language, and emotional validation. [Read more…]

A new tool called CLR:SKY is now available for users on Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform. Its purpose is simple but significant—offer real-time feedback on the tone of a post before it’s published. Instead of removing harmful posts after damage is done, this tool aims to stop them before they ever go live. [Read more…]

It’s been a long wait, but the payments from the Facebook Internet Tracking Settlement are finally being distributed—nearly three years after claims were first submitted. If you were part of this class action lawsuit and selected PayPal as your payment method, you may have already received your funds today, April 10, 2025. [Read more…]

Update April 10, 2025

The payments for the Facebook Internet Tracking Settlement are being sent out, and if you chose PayPal to receive your payment, then you may have been paid today. I received payment today, April 10, 2025. Below is a screen capture of part of the PayPal email I received.

Here is the original post, originally posted June 24, 2022. Yes, it really has taken almost 3 years to receive payment

Posted June 24, 2022:

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…]