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Wael Ghonim: Let's design social media that drives real change

Wael Ghonim helped touch off the Arab Spring in his home of Egypt ... by setting up a simple Facebook page. As he reveals, once the revolution spilled onto the streets, it turned from hopeful to messy, then ugly and heartbreaking. And social media followed suit. What was once a place for crowdsourcing, engaging and sharing became a polarized bat...

The Proof is in the Paint: How to Shoot Before and After Photos That Actually Sell Your Bodywork

When a driver smashes their bumper in a parking lot, they are not looking for a clever marketing slogan. They are looking for absolute proof that you can fix their specific nightmare. In the collision repair industry, your visual portfolio is your entire sales pitch. If a stressed vehicle owner visits the website of a local auto body shop, the very first thing they look for is evidence of past miracles. A compelling before and after photo does the heavy lifting of building trust before they ever

One Ad After Another: Conan Jabs at Oscars’ YouTube Future

From Conan O'Brien's jokes to big wins, here's what you missed from the 98th Oscars.

EXCLUSIVE: Mazda and Disney Are Big Winners at Oscars With Cinematic Ad Takeover

Mazda teams with Disney and AMPAS to make the CX-5 the star of five prestigious short films.

A Surprising New King Reigns in Burger King’s Oscars Ad

The chain is rolling out major changes after its U.S. boss shared his real phone number and invited suggestions from the public.

EXCLUSIVE: Disney Cruise Line Ad Delivers a Powerfully Quiet Moment During Oscars

The ad debuted during the 98th Academy Awards, showcasing a heartwarming father and son story.

X adds simplified AI video generation from multiple images

<p>Now, Grok users will be able to generate video that&nbsp;incorporates up to seven input images.&nbsp;</p>

X commits to altering its verification program in EU

<p>EU regulators have threatened X with penalties if it fails to provide clarity to users on its revised checkmark program.&nbsp;</p>

Meta ends end-to-end encryption on Instagram

<p>Privacy campaigners have criticized the move, while some regulators will welcome increased transparency.</p>

Meta adds more measures to ensure original creators get credit

<p>It&#39;s the latest step in Meta&#39;s push to ensure original content creators get more recognition and opportunity.</p>

Instagram tests links in post captions for paying users

<p>As part of the test, selected Meta Verified subscribers can add up to 10 links to their IG post captions each month.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Leading Through Complexity: Lessons from Healthcare Executive Amish Purohit

In an industry defined by constant change, regulatory pressure, and rising patient expectations, effective leadership has become one of the most valuable assets in healthcare. Amish Purohit, a physician executive with decades of experience, has built a reputation for navigating complexity while delivering both clinical and operational results. His leadership approach offers important lessons for organizations seeking to succeed in today’s challenging healthcare environment.Amish Purohit’s career

EXCLUSIVE: Dow Jones Bolsters Brand Team By Hiring Former Droga5 Chief Andrew Essex

Andrew Essex, the founding CEO of Droga5, is joining the company alongside Fortune veteran Delwyn Gray.

OpenAI is Testing An Ads Manager, As Its New Ads Business Fights Growing Pains

OpenAI's ChatGPT ads program has begun testing an Ads Manager with a small group of partners and is gathering feedback.

Week of March 2 Cable News Ratings: Middle East Conflict Fuels Viewership

However, viewership has come down from recent highs.

Streaming Ratings, Week of Feb. 9: Lincoln Lawyer Holds Onto No. 1

Only two titles managed to cross the billion viewing minutes mark.

Ticker: Former MSNBC Head Rashida Jones to Lead Piers Morgan’s Uncensored

Scott MacFarlane is the latest journalist to depart from CBS News.

Immigration, Bankruptcy, and Beyond: Why Singh Law Firm P.A. Takes a Bigger Picture Approach

Legal challenges today are rarely simple or isolated. Issues such as immigration and financial hardship often intersect with employment, family stability, and long-term planning. Singh Law Firm P.A. is addressing this reality by taking a broader, more strategic approach to legal services, one that goes beyond traditional boundaries.As a multi-state law firm serving clients across Virginia, New York, Florida, and beyond, Singh Law Firm P.A. has positioned itself as a provider of comprehensive leg

Pete Hegseth Comments Suggest Paramount Will Change Tone of CNN

Hegseth says, 'The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better.'

Scrolling for Shade: What Homeowners are Actually Searching for Regarding Tree Care

If you spend any time on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve likely seen those oddly satisfying videos of massive white oaks being dismantled piece by piece or a perfectly symmetrical hedge being leveled with a gas trimmer. There is something hypnotic about tree work. But for the average homeowner, those videos usually trigger a realization: &#8220;Wait, when was the last time I actually looked at the canopy over my own driveway?&#8221;Social media has completely changed how we approach home maintenance