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.
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.
Parenthood doesn’t slow digital habits—it speeds them up. That’s the headline from a new global study released by Snapchat, Havas Media Network, and research firm Alter Agents. The report, “Parenthood in the New Digital Era,” shows how parents are reshaping social media into a space for connection, inspiration, and purchasing decisions. With parents making up 41% of the global internet population, their habits now influence how families discover and buy products online. [Read more…]
Gistvox officially entered the social media arena with a bold pitch: every story told in two minutes or less. No filters. No algorithms. Just voices. The company says its mission is to restore humanity to digital storytelling by bringing the raw, unedited human voice back into focus.
Byio—short for By Invite Only—is making waves before it even launches. As the first major social platform founded and owned by Black women, its model gives control back to users, letting the community decide who joins and who stays. That kind of control flips the traditional model of social networks on its head. Instead of relying on a centralized moderation team, access is shaped by the people inside.
StatSocial has moved to strengthen its platform by bringing Bluesky into its coverage. For marketers, this is more than a new feature. It represents access to a channel that is shaping early conversations, especially among influential users who set trends beyond their immediate networks. The addition extends the company’s reach into an environment that has already drawn politically active communities, journalists, and technology insiders.