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Bumble's billboard ads made fun of celibacy as an alternative to dating. It didn't go down well.
Dating app Bumble apologized for its "mistake" in making light of celibacy in its recent ad campaign, following backlash on social media.
MrBeast's breakup with his talent manager is a wake-up call that influencers won't always need middlemen
Experts say this could signal a trend where influencers seek more control over their brand and audience relationships.
The loneliness epidemic has given rise to a new crop of startups aiming to help people connect in real life
Apps like 222, Saturday, The Breakfast, and Timeleft are fighting loneliness and fostering friendships through in-person meetups.
Scammers pretending to be Phillies shortstop Trae Turner stole $50,000 from a 70-year-old woman
A 70-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease says scammers pretending to be Trea Turner stole $50,000 from her bank account.
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How to price sponsored posts as a college athlete and more NIL takeaways from an influencer-marketing presentation
Influencer-marketing firm Gen Agency shares key slides from a recent presentation to college athletes on how to negotiate NIL brand deals.
Gen Z is bringing back digital cameras and the post-night-out photo dump
Curated social-media feeds are out, and real, messy photos capturing candid moments are in as Zoomers bring back digital cameras.
'Intellectual influencers' will soon be taking over your social-media feeds
The barrier to influencing is lower than ever, meaning viewers are more discerning, and content creators have to think about what they're offering.
This chart shows just how absurd Trump Media's valuation is
Trump Media has a price-to-sales ratio of 1,590x, which dwarfs the average 8.3x price-to-sales ratio of its social media peers.
Reddit shares soar after company reports strong first-ever earnings with record user traffic
The social media platform beat expectations for its first-ever public quarter, sending the stock price up more than 16% in after-hours trading.
I tried the app TikTokers could embrace if a ban becomes reality — I'm not convinced it will attract Gen Zers
Clapper was set up as a platform for millennials and Gen X. It's now adjusting its strategy to appeal to younger audience as a TikTok ban looms.
This 'locked-in' risk management advisor gets his followers hyped about 'hammering spreadsheets' and quarterly meetings
A risk management advisor has gone viral thanks to his motivational videos bringing positivity to the everyday routines of office life.
Snapchat pushes 'real' connections with friends over its AI chatbot and influencer feeds in pitch to advertisers
At its 2024 NewFronts, Snapchat told marketers its app is a tool for real-life experiences with friends instead of a hub for influencers and AI.
Gen Z's new status symbol
There's an alarming surge in facial injections driven by young people. In a remote, online world, the hottest status symbol is your face.
A new VC firm targeting consumer and culture startups launched with a $16 million fund. Here's why they're looking for 'slightly delusional' founders.
Hugo Amsellem and Etienne Boutan are bullish on a new wave of consumer startups.
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Kids should be banned from smartphones until 13 and social media until 18, a major French study says
A French government-backed report said children under 13 should be banned from smartphones, and from social media until they are 18.
Black creators were instrumental in building TikTok. Now they fear they'll be hit the hardest by a ban.
Black creators spoke with Business Insider about why they fear a potential TikTok ban.
Nospace is a new nostalgia-filled social media app for Gen Z that's already got a 500,000-person waiting list
The app wants to bring back the social element of social media, as Gen Z become frustrated with the stresses of carefully curating posts.
4 key takeaways on influencer brand deals from new data, including the most common payment terms and places to find sponsorships
The survey, run by the American Influencer Council, found that most creators need two to four brand deals a month to feel financially secure.
Mark Zuckerberg's wealth may slide $25 billion in a day as Big Tech faces $350 billion sell-off
Meta shares tumbled ahead of Thursday's opening bell, paving the way for a big chunk of Mark Zuckerberg's net worth to be erased.