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The latest news about social ads. Social ads are paid advertisements that appear on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. They can be used to promote a variety of products, services, and brands to a targeted audience.

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Social - Feb 07, 2026 Brussels targets TikTok's scroll trap with landmark DSA case

TikTok app surrounded by endless spiral of content illustrating infinite scroll addiction

European Commission charges TikTok with DSA violations over infinite scroll, autoplay and push notifications that fuel compulsive behavior among minors and vulnerable users.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Feb 01, 2026 ChatGPT ads arrive as Threads expands global monetization

AI chatbot advertising monetization with surveillance satellites tracking user data and behavior

OpenAI sets $60 CPM for ChatGPT advertising while Meta completes Threads monetization. Microsoft's Prebid caching shutdown threatens publisher video delivery.

by Luis Rijo

Social - Feb 01, 2026 Cheap bots overwhelm platforms despite years of detection promises

Robotic hands emerge from smartphones with fake engagement symbols overwhelming user amid bot manipulation

NATO experiment exposes persistent failures in social media defenses as commercial manipulation services thrive at scale across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.

by Luis Rijo

Social - Jan 29, 2026 Meta's ad business hits record $58B as AI drives conversion gains

Meta's AI advertising infrastructure visualized with neural networks processing $58B in quarterly revenue

Meta reports $58.1B advertising revenue in Q4 2025 with 24% growth as GEM model improvements and Advantage+ tools deliver conversion gains while video generation reaches $10B run-rate.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 29, 2026 Pinterest cuts 780 jobs while investors question the AI pivot strategy

Pinterest stock chart showing sharp decline following workforce reduction announcement on January 27, 2026

Pinterest reduces workforce by 15% to fund AI development, but shares sink 9.61% as analysts question whether automation addresses competitive pressures from Meta and TikTok.

by Luis Rijo

Social - Jan 28, 2026 TikTok teams with Fluency to automate automotive ad campaigns at scale

TikTok partners with Fluency to automate automotive campaigns, enabling agencies to manage ads alongside Google, Meta, Amazon through unified system.

by Luis Rijo

Social - Jan 27, 2026 TikTok kills Custom Identity as brands must link verified accounts

TikTok phases out Custom Identity in early 2026, requiring all advertisers to link verified accounts through F.I.R.S.T. framework for campaign continuity and Spark Ads access.

by Luis Rijo

Social - Jan 26, 2026 Pinterest drops 2026 playbook that could triple your campaign reach

Pinterest's 2026 Marketing Moments Guide showcasing calendar, life, and big moment categories for advertisers

Pinterest today published its 2026 Marketing Moments Guide targeting advertisers who plan seasonal campaigns, providing search data patterns showing consumers begin researching major events months before traditional media activation periods.

by Luis Rijo

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