The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has published its Journalism, Media, and Technology Trends and Predictions 2024. The annual report, authored by Senior Research Associate Nic Newman, is based on a survey of 314 media leaders from 56 countries. The report suggests many media leaders are worried about their prospects in the year […]
Generative AI (GenAI) made significant progress in 2023, showcasing its prowess in crafting remarkably authentic content spanning text, imagery, and music. The evolution of this technology transcended traditional boundaries, infiltrating realms such as creative arts, automation, and tailored experiences. An analysis of influencer discussions on social media platform X has unveiled a curated selection of […]
Since the announcement in April 2022 that Elon Musk would be buying Twitter (now X), it’s safe to say that it’s become one of the most talked about social media platforms on the market. With name changes, new features being added (and removed) and plenty of controversy, it’s been a lively year for X. But […]
Meta’s social media app Threads has gone live in the European Union, five months after its release in other parts of the world including the US and the UK. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg created the platform as a rival to Elon Musk’s X – formerly Twitter – but it was not made available in the […]
Despite concerns about the economy, the majority of marketers (61 per cent) are optimistic and expect business to be better next year than the current year, according to The Voice of the Marketer 2024, a report by WARC. With global marketing investment set to increase 8.2 per cent in 2024 to top $1 trillion for […]
With ad spend growth slowing, research from marketing efficiency platform Lunio reveals an emerging threat to dwindling budgets – invalid traffic (IVT). In 2024, advertisers are set to waste over $71 billion (€65.3bn) on traffic generated by invalid activity, including bots and automated scripts – an increase of 33 per cent from 2022. The research […]
Adding delight to its community, OnePlus, the global technology brand unveiled a wholesome festive campaign titled #OneCelebration, bringing together its community. This heartfelt campaign was conceptualised as a touching tribute to the essence of life, familial bonds, and the importance of staying connected. The campaign has seen highly positive response from the community and larger […]
Elon Musk has said his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, will soon launch two premium subscription tiers. “Two new tiers of X Premium subscriptions launching soon. One is lower cost with all features, but no reduction in ads, and the other is more expensive, but has no ads,” Musk said in a post on […]
LaLiga’s corporate channels continue to post strong growth since being set up in January earlier this year. Less than a year on from creation, the X (formerly Twitter) account has almost 160,000 followers, more than the corporate accounts of other leading sports institutions such as the NFL, NHL and MLS. The Telegram channel, meanwhile, has […]
Twitter is considering legal action against Meta over its newly-launched rival app Threads. Threads, which went live on July 5th and is said to already have attracted over 30 million sign-ups, has been pitched by Meta as a “friendly” alternative to Twitter. However, according to Semafor, Twitter attorney Alex Spiro has sent a letter to […]