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Social Media Today

YouTube celebrates America 250

Features include interactive games such as a coloring book of U.S. parks and a collection of specialized content to celebrate the nation’s anniversary.

Digiday

The Economist launches new audio and video tier targeting younger subscribers

The Economist has launched a lower-priced audio and video subscription to attract younger readers, called Economist Play.

Digiday

Digiday+ Research: The marketers’ 2026 guide to creator marketing, including Duolingo, Ulta and YouTube

While Instagram, TikTok and YouTube remain dominant social platforms for influencer partnerships, creators are increasingly being used across other media channels, including retail media, CTV and display ads.

Seth Godin Marketing

Fancy food update

Everybody eats. And, now and then, it’s fun to find something better. In the scheme of things, fancy foods are a bargain, a chance to have the best in the world for a few dollars. Here are some persistent (and new) favorites.

CMSWire

Siteimprove Embeds Accessibility Agent in Claude, Figma & VS Code

A new MCP server pushes compliance checks upstream into the AI tools where designers, developers and marketers now build digital experiences.Continue reading...

ON-DEMAND TRAINING

American Marketing Association

Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

This introductory training provides a foundational understanding of search engine optimization and its impact on content visibility.

American Marketing Association

Influencer Marketing

The training offers practical insights from multiple perspectives, including direct creator experiences and case studies. Develop practical skills in crafting compelling marketing briefs, measuring campaign impact, and navigating emerging technologies like AI in the influencer marketing landscape.

Hubspot

What are semantic keywords? Here's how to find & use them

Every content marketer seems to be asking the same question: Do semantic keywords still matter in SEO in 2026, especially now that AI engines influence traffic and buying decisions?

Chief Marketer

Cannes Lions 2026, Part 2: Netflix’s Fan Club, Uber’s Ice Cream Boat, Pinterest’s Manifestival

Our Cannes Lions 2026 coverage continues with more brand action from the annual festival of creativity, this year June 22-26. From patisseries to panels, here’s a look at another batch of experiential highlights from the French Riviera.

Adweek

The $1 Trillion Question: Why Are Brands Still Underinvesting in Women’s Sports?

One of the biggest opportunities in marketing remains largely untapped.

Adweek

Brands May Be Bankrolling the AI Misinformation Spreading About Them

The ad industry’s next battleground involves automated media buying tools that can make AI misinformation about a brand worse

Fortune

Nike’s earning numbers exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. But CEO Elliott Hill’s next test is the World Cup

Nike beat market expectations on Tuesday, reporting $10.97 billion in revenue, over $130 million more than expected.

Social Media Today

Threads adds live chat co-hosts

The app also announced new ways to share live chat discussions as it looks for ways to improve community engagement.

Chief Marketer