It’s important to critically analyze the claims made by Elon Musk and others regarding the success of X as a social media platform. While Elon may tout X as being ahead of Meta’s apps in terms of usage, the reality is that the data presented may not tell the full story. When examining the metrics
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The recent announcement by Threads chief Adam Mosseeri confirming that Threads has reached 200 million monthly active users is indeed an impressive feat. The fact that the app has achieved this milestone in just over a year is noteworthy, regardless of any perceived piggybacking off Instagram. One cannot deny the significance of having 200 million
Telegram has recently launched a new in-app browser with support for multiple tabs, adding more functionality to the popular messaging platform. This feature allows users to navigate between different tabs seamlessly, making it easier to multitask while using the app. With the ability to switch between collapsed and reopened windows, users can now browse the
E.l.f. has recently become the official beauty partner of Hot Girl Walk, a fitness organization aimed at promoting movement among women. This partnership marks a new direction for the cosmetics company, as it delves into entertainment marketing with a unique twist. By releasing a two-minute video parodying televised sports competitions, E.l.f. is tapping into popular
In recent news, Publicis Groupe has made a significant move by entering into an agreement to acquire Influential, the world’s largest influencer marketing company by revenue. This acquisition marks a strategic step for Publicis Groupe in expanding its reach and capabilities in the rapidly growing influencer marketing industry. Reports have indicated that the deal between
When it comes to TikTok marketing, one of the key takeaways from CreatorIQ’s analysis is the importance of working with creators to establish trust with your audience. According to their findings, 55% of TikTok users are more likely to trust brands when they hear about them from creators, rather than through traditional advertisements. This emphasizes
X, once hailed as a potential disruptor in the social media space under the ownership of Elon Musk, is now facing significant financial challenges. Despite claims of increasing popularity and record-high usage, a recent report by The New York Times revealed that X’s revenue in the United States had plummeted by 25% in the second
X recently added a new setting within account options that grants permission to use users’ posts and activity in the app to train its Grok AI chatbot. This setting, which is now active by default, allows X to gather information for the purpose of improving its AI system. While the company has been transparent about
Snapchat has introduced a variety of new features to commemorate the 2024 Olympics, with a key focus on utilizing Augmented Reality (AR) technology. The platform has collaborated with the International Olympic Commission (IOC) to create a series of AR Lenses that embody the spirit of the Games. These AR experiences, powered by Snap’s AR Camera
Elon Musk’s platform X has taken a step towards giving users more control over their data privacy. With the introduction of new settings, users now have the ability to prevent their posts and interactions from being used to train the artificial intelligence chatbot Grok. While the default setting allows for data to be shared with