‘They’ll just hack the system’: why Europeans doubt social media bans for kids will work.

‘They’ll just hack the system’: why Europeans doubt social media bans for kids will work.

Following Australia’s lead, several European nations are considering social media bans for minors. From viral trends to artificial intelligence (AI) slop, children’s worlds have become shaped by their digital experiences News.Az reports citing euronews.com But excessive screen time and the harmful consequences of social media have caused growing concern, with governments across the world seeking to…

FOX News Media dominates digital, cable news in Q1 2026; secures 1.5 billion YouTube views

FOX News Media dominates digital, cable news in Q1 2026; secures 1.5 billion YouTube views

New York [US], April 3 (ANI): American multi-platform media powerhouse FOX News Media has consolidated its position as a dominant global force in digital and cable news, concluding the first quarter of 2026 as the “No. 1 news brand on YouTube.” According to data from Emplifi, the US-based network outperformed its international rivals by securing…

How media leaders are rethinking SEO in the age of AI

How media leaders are rethinking SEO in the age of AI

Referral traffic has shifted over the last 12 months and media executives can’t afford to ignore the implications. AI Overviews intercept a growing share of user queries, resulting in zero-click outcomes. Publishers expect traffic from search engines to decline more than 40% over the next three years, according to the Reuters Institute’s 2026 trends and…

DRM in the Media and Entertainment Market, 2026-2030 & 2035

DRM in the Media and Entertainment Market, 2026-2030 & 2035

Company Logo Opportunities lie in cloud-based DRM, multi-device protection, and strategic collaborations Digital Rights Management in Media and Entertainment Market Digital Rights Management in Media and Entertainment Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital Rights Management in Media and Entertainment Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering….

Social Media Marketing – The Creator Landscape in 2026: Content, Monetization, and AI Trends

Social Media Marketing – The Creator Landscape in 2026: Content, Monetization, and AI Trends

How often do social media creators post new content? How do they typically find brand deals? How are they leveraging AI tools? To find out, researchers at The Influencer Marketing Factory conducted a survey in January 2026 among 1,000 creators based in the United States. Most (52%) creators say they post new content at least…

Centre Proposes To Extend IT Rules To Users Posting News Content On Social Media

Centre Proposes To Extend IT Rules To Users Posting News Content On Social Media

The Central Government has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, proposing to expand compliance obligations of intermediaries with government-issued directions and to widen the scope of regulatory oversight over online content, including news and current affairs shared by non-publisher users. The Ministry has invited feedback from…

2026 China Internet Media Forum opens in Zhengzhou, Henan

2026 China Internet Media Forum opens in Zhengzhou, Henan

The 2026 China Internet Media Forum opens in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, on March 29, 2026. Photo: 2026 China Internet Media Forum The 2026 China Internet Media Forum opened in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, on March 29. Hosted by the Cyberspace Administration of China, People’s Daily and the cyberspace commission of the Henan…

LIVE UPDATES: Jury reaches a verdict in social media trial in Los Angeles

LIVE UPDATES: Jury reaches a verdict in social media trial in Los Angeles

2 hours ago Social media addiction trial attorney reportedly uses candy jar to show net worth of Big Tech giants Jurors are deliberating now to determine punitive damages against Meta and YouTube. The judge told the jury they can consider the total stockholders equity as the valuation of each company – that was determined to…

Creator Economy, Influencer Marketing, And Social Media Events To Watch In May 2026

Creator Economy, Influencer Marketing, And Social Media Events To Watch In May 2026

May 2026 brings a dense stretch of conferences and summits targeting marketing professionals, platform practitioners, content creators, and Influencer Marketing executives. From Hamburg to Rotterdam, London to Cannes, and across multiple North American cities, the month’s events span digital marketing strategy, podcasting, creator commerce, live streaming, and social media marketing. Below is an overview: The…