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The 6 Funniest Pictures From The NBC News-Facebook Debate

Sunday morning's Republican debate was definitely friskier than Saturday night's. Look no further than these pictures for evidence.

Operation Tulip: Inside Facebook’s Secretive Push To Build Holland’s Biggest Data Center

In a wild twist, Facebook demanded that its data center be designated a project of “national importance.”

This Girl's Hilarious "How To Scare Your Mom" Video Just Went Crazy Viral On Facebook

Here's some good Halloween inspiration for you.

This Man Started A Facebook Group That Built A Community For UPS Drivers To Share Dogs They Meet On Routes

Members of the group told BuzzFeed News drivers will use their work breaks to play with pups, and use their own money to buy and give treats to them on their routes.

Instagram And YouTube Have Been Accused Of "Moral Failure" Over Coronavirus Conspiracy Sales

Social media platforms are facing criticism for allowing accounts to profit from product sales alongside wild conspiracy theories about the virus.

Famous Dave's Employees Were Fired For Joking On Facebook About Native Americans Being Bad Tippers

Not a good look.

A Fort McMurray Evacuee's Cat Was Taken Care By An Airline And It Was Adorable

Meet Meow Meow, the newest member of the Canadian North team.

Black Americans Are Sharing What It's Really Like To Navigate Life In A Red State In 2026

"You get your hopes up thinking you’ve found a friend, then all of a sudden, they post the Turning Point halftime show on their Facebook."

Instant Press Co. Has Placed 2,000 Articles Across 1,000 Publications in Four Years

A Phoenix-based media placement agency has put 2,000 articles into 1,000+ publications for 80 clients in four years. No journalist pitching. No waiting.Instant Press Co., founded by 24-year-old Joey Sendz, runs a model that sidesteps traditional PR. Clients select their publications, approve the content, and go live within days. No cold emails to editors. No six-week timelines ending in silence.A Different Model for Media PlacementTraditional PR firms charge monthly retainers starting at $5,000

How HubSpot became the #1 CRM in AI search [A case study]

Today, more and more buyers are beginning their journey with an AI-search. They may ask ChatGPT to compare products or use an AI-powered platform like Perplexity. Or, they're just Googling an offering and reading the AI Overview, all without clicking a link.  HubSpot realized that our buyers were moving from search engines to answer engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity — but we had no reliable way to measure AI visibility and understand whether our AEO plays were working. So, in Ju

How AI Is Democratizing Content and Creating Today’s ‘Access Era’

Higgsfield AI's Mahi de Silva reveals how creativity barriers are coming down at ADWEEK's Social Media Week.

EU officials explore plans for teen social media bans

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Meta announces date for 2026 Conversations event

The fifth annual messaging conference will be held on June 3 and will showcase artificial intelligence innovations and upgrades to WhatsApp, Messenger and IG Direct.

Reddit launches new public beta integration with HubSpot

Linking the two platforms will enable streamlined post scheduling and access to advanced tracking and insight tools.

BMW Digital Founder Urges Brands to Trade Moments for Commitments

At Social Media Week, NeAndre Broussard argued that consistency will outperform trend-driven campaigns.

YouTube expands C-SPAN partnership

The move is part of a larger celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S., which will also include a new America 250 Hub.

Snapchat highlights opportunities for insurance brands

A new study from Snap and Ipsos found that Snapchat users were more likely than non-users to own at least one insurance policy.

Meta updates Threads API with more third-party app integration

Major changes include new ways to schedule and publish content and manage engagement.

What AEO rank trackers measure and why marketers need them

If you’re asking yourself, “How can I measure AEO success?”, AEO rank trackers should be your next investment. They gauge your brand visibility in AI-generated answers, considering metrics like citations, mentions, share of voice, and sentiment. Sifting through the noise is frustrating, though, because AEO (answer engine optimization) and AEO rank trackers are relatively new categories. In this guide, I’ll explain what you need to know to choose the best tool for you, including must-have featur

AEO Insights: Building an Informed Answer Engine Strategy

By now, you know that everyone’s buzzing over answer engine optimization (AEO). So, just what is AEO in marketing? It’s a new way of ensuring your brand shows up in the places your prospects are using more and more: AI tools like Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatGPT. These AEO insights will catch you up on the most crucial information to get started now. Table of Contents What is AEO and how is it different from SEO? AEO Insights That Matter Most Right Now Unearthing AEO Insights for Your Brand