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MARK ZUCKERBERG WANTS ALL OF ADVERTISING. ANDY JASSY MAY HAVE A STRONGER CLAIM

Amazon appears to be in a stronger position than Meta to control more of the advertising ecosystem due to its growing AI tools, unmatched commerce signals, and major expansion into streaming TV. It claims it can help brands reach 90% of the streaming market through its data partnerships, and it has 80 million authenticated US households feeding its targeting systems. Its new AI tools for creative, planning, and campaign management suggest it could replace many functions handled by agencies, even as some marketers question how fast these tools will be adopted. Meta continues to push its own AI vision, but Amazon's deeper footprint in TV, ad tech, and first-party data gives it an advantage in this emerging battle.

WOMEN ARE DISCUSSING THEIR NEXT CAR PURCHASE ON REDDIT, IS YOUR BRAND ON THE SHORTLIST?

Half of Reddit's 185M weekly US users are now women, many planning car purchases. Three in five expect to buy within two years, and one in four within 6 to 12 months. Reddit is the top platform female car buyers trust, with 68% preferring real people's insights over comparison sites. Two-thirds want brands to share product details, and many engage in auto and life-planning communities where intent is high. Providing useful content and joining discussions through AMAs and Conversation Ads helps brands connect with buyers as they decide.

ANALYZE WHAT CHATGPT USERS ARE ASKING USING YOUR WEBSITE'S BOT TRAFFIC

Analyzing server logs for ChatGPT-User bot visits can reveal what topics real ChatGPT users are prompting about. This provides a data-driven alternative to unreliable third-party prompt volume estimates. Websites can identify which subjects attract the most AI-driven attention by filtering logs for ChatGPT-User activity and clustering pages by topic using LLMs or vector embeddings. Comparing bot visits with human referral traffic highlights whether content is informative but unengaging or blocked from bot access.

HOW THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ADS DRIVE PLG GROWTH ON LINKEDIN

About 80% of the LinkedIn budget goes to Thought Leadership ads that drive strong PLG signups with minimal CTAs. Edited posts with clear next steps and tested objectives perform best, with Engagement outperforming Reach. Diverse voices, a creator engine, and persona targeting keep content relevant, while frequent rotation prevents fatigue. Next steps include adding visuals for brand recall and featuring more employees, customers, and micro-influencers.

WINNING WITH PINTEREST ADS: HOW TO INCREASE YOUR B2C SALES

Pinterest advertising presents a cost-effective alternative to Meta and TikTok, especially for businesses targeting planners and DIY consumers. Its visual search structure supports long-lived campaign assets, enabling ongoing reach well beyond the paid window. Brands should lead with high-performing offers, repurpose content with Pinterest-specific formatting, and structure campaigns to guide users from discovery to purchase. Strategic use of the Pinterest tag, interest targeting, and act-alike audiences increases effectiveness and creates retargeting opportunities.

LET AI DO THE HARD PARTS OF YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Google is expanding its AI-driven shopping capabilities to simplify purchase journeys and reduce friction during the holiday season. Key upgrades include conversational search in AI Mode with dynamic product comparisons, integration of shoppable insights in the Gemini app, and agentic tools that automate local inventory checks and price-based checkouts. These features leverage the Shopping Graph and Duplex technology to increase conversion, enhance user efficiency, and support both online and offline commerce.

ANTHROPOMEME

@superficialsharon, a commentator on absurdist humour on TikTok, explores internet culture through deadpan observations on romance, creativity, and social media anxiety. Her work traces a path from early Instagram meme consumption to meta-ironic communities like @bileboye and @still_on_a_downward_spiral, where hyper-specific humour fosters belonging while reflecting online isolation. She shows how irony and absurdity shape digital communities and create fleeting yet meaningful connections. Her TikTok content channels this sensibility, using humour to highlight human behaviour and the logic of online spaces.

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