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1 day ago

Out-of-phone: What happens when creator content leaves the feed?

EXCLUSIVE: TikTok’s Dan Page and L’Oréal’s Abhishek Grover share insights from a Southeast Asia-first campaign that tested the power of creator storytelling across screens and cities.

2 days ago

Meta faces scrutiny as FTC antitrust trial begins over Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions

The Federal Trade Commission’s long-running case against Meta has entered a new legal phase, with Instagram and WhatsApp at the centre of allegations that the tech giant built a social-media monopoly through acquisitions.

Apr 2, 2025

Why Snap’s creative chief is doubling down on ephemeral content

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran creative and former W+K leader Colleen DeCourcy on Snapchat’s new brand positioning, why the company is ‘anti-social media’, the benefits of in-housing, and more.

Apr 1, 2025

The power—and problem—of ‘girl words’ in 2025

Brands need to understand that women can feel alienated due to the ‘broligarchy’ and the corresponding rise in hate speech.

Mar 28, 2025

Brands are addicted to data and it’s killing creativity

In an era where algorithms dominate every decision, brand consultancy founder Upasna Dash argues that true brand power comes not from digital footprints—but from instinct, identity, and a deep understanding of what brings true joy to consumers.

Mar 19, 2025

Nearly 70% of ‘parents’ targeted by ads don’t have kids

The accuracy of socio-demographic targeting in digital advertising has been called into question, with a report revealing a disconnect between targeting assumptions and actual audience composition.