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  • TikTok launches local content feed

    TikTok’s latest feature rollout isn’t about filters, viral sounds, or creator tools. It’s about physical proximity. The platform has officially launched a “Nearby Feed” in four European markets: the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany. The feature displays posts based on the user’s location, signaling TikTok’s deeper move into local discovery. With this launch, TikTok starts…

  • 6 strategies to improve student writing and literacy

    Let’s be honest – writing can be tough. Whether it’s organizing your thoughts, finding the right words, or just getting started, many students struggle with writing and overall literacy. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and there are ways to make writing easier, more fun, and a lot less stressful. So, if you’ve…

  • Netflix brings Red Dead Redemption to mobile

    Netflix is betting big on games again, and this time, it’s bringing a console legend to your pocket. On Tuesday, the streaming giant added Red Dead Redemption to its growing mobile games catalog, making the iconic 2010 title officially available on iOS and Android for the first time. This move isn’t just a nostalgic play.…

  • YouTube joins the recap race

    It’s official — YouTube just launched its first personalized Recap experience, bringing a Spotify Wrapped-style feature to its main video platform for the first time. While YouTube Music has offered annual Recaps since 2021, this is the first time YouTube is packaging your non-music viewing habits into a shareable, data-driven summary. This article explores the…

  • OpenAI’s app suggestions feel like ads and users aren’t buying it

    A recent app suggestion inside a ChatGPT conversation has triggered user backlash, raising fresh concerns about AI-driven promotions inside paid tools. The prompt, which surfaced the Peloton app mid-chat, left many wondering: are ads coming to ChatGPT even for Pro users? Wow, ChatGPT is already showing ads? I was just talking with it about Elon…

  • Apple highlights student accessibility with global short film campaign

    As marketers push for more inclusive messaging, Apple’s latest campaign offers a masterclass in how to do it right. Timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), Apple launched “Designed for every student,” a short film celebrating how students with disabilities are thriving on campus with the help of built-in…

  • MINISO turns Zootopia 2 into a global pop-up playground for fans and Gen Z shoppers

    MINISO is once again leaning into its “Life is for fun” philosophy, this time with a global campaign that brings Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 to life through immersive pop-ups and fan-focused merchandising. This article explores how the brand’s cross-market activation strategy connects fandom, experiential retail, and Gen Z spending habits, and what marketers…

  • GEO, AEO, AISO? Here’s the new lingo marketers need to know according to Fractl survey

    The way brands show up in search is changing fast, and marketers are steering that shift. As generative AI becomes part of the discovery process, the traditional SEO playbook is getting a rewrite. Keywords and backlinks are still part of the mix, but a growing list of acronyms—GEO, AEO, AISO—now define how visibility works in…

  • Xbox and Crocs are turning gamer nostalgia into wearable merch

    In a move that blends fandom with fashion, Xbox and Crocs have teamed up for a limited-edition collection of gaming-inspired clogs. The drop transforms the familiar Xbox controller into footwear, complete with fixed buttons, joysticks, and footbeds labeled “Player left” and “Player right.” This article unpacks how the Xbox x Crocs collaboration is more than…

  • Baidu’s brutal layoffs mark a bigger bet on AI and cloud

    Baidu is trimming deep. After reporting a bruising US$1.6 billion loss in Q3 2024, the Chinese tech giant has kicked off a sweeping round of layoffs expected to run through year-end. The affected units? Mainly legacy internet teams and ad-tech functions tethered to a slowing search economy. But this isn’t just a cost-saving move. It’s…