9 Social Media Trends for 2026 That Educators Can’t Afford to Ignore

9 Social Media Trends for 2026 That Educators Can’t Afford to Ignore

social media in education.) 6. Personalized Storytelling The emotional appeal of storytelling is increasingly being recognized in social media strategies. In 2026, educators are using personalized storytelling to connect with students on a deeper level. Sharing personal experiences or transformative stories related to the subject matter can evoke emotions and foster connections. For example, a…

Real Chemistry Unifies Omnichannel Offering as Real Chemistry Media, a Technology-led, Healthcare-focused Practice of the Future –
Las Vegas Sun News

Real Chemistry Unifies Omnichannel Offering as Real Chemistry Media, a Technology-led, Healthcare-focused Practice of the Future – Las Vegas Sun News

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 5 a.m. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 18, 2026– Real Chemistry, a leader in AI-driven insights and marketing and communications exclusively for the healthcare and life sciences sectors, today announced the full integration of Spring & Bond, Greater Than One, and its legacy media and omnichannel practice into a single, unified…

More people get news from social media than traditional outlets, study shows

More people get news from social media than traditional outlets, study shows

Social media is the world’s leading news source across all groups, overtaking conventional news sources for the first time, according to a sweeping report from Oxford University in the United Kingdom. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Digital News Report, published Tuesday, asks 100,000 news consumers in 48 countries about where they get their information and while social…

News sites are the new newspapers: People are abandoning them for social media

News sites are the new newspapers: People are abandoning them for social media

News sites are rapidly becoming the newspapers of the digital age. And you know what happened to newspapers. Worldwide, people in all age groups are ditching news sites and publishers’ apps in favor of social media and video networks. In fact, 18- to 34-year-olds are abandoning content on publishers’ platforms even more quickly than they’re…

Under-16s to be banned from social media by next spring, Starmer says

Under-16s to be banned from social media by next spring, Starmer says

A landmark ban – how did we get here?published at 18:28 BST 18:28 BST Freya Scott-TurnerLive reporter Image source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesImage caption, Keir Starmer announced the policy at a media briefing earlier today The idea of an under-16s social media ban is not new. It’s been floated – in various guises – by…

Digital Marketing in 2026: How ​social ​media ​advertising and ​influencer ​marketing ​are ​reshaping ​brand ​growth | Indiablooms

Digital Marketing in 2026: How ​social ​media ​advertising and ​influencer ​marketing ​are ​reshaping ​brand ​growth | Indiablooms

The digital marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever before. What worked for brands just three years ago is no longer enough to capture attention, drive engagement, or generate conversions in today’s highly competitive digital ecosystem. As consumer behaviour shifts toward social-first discovery, creator-led influence, and AI-powered interactions, businesses are being forced to…

Accessibility and Audio Innovation Continue Reshaping Online Media

Accessibility and Audio Innovation Continue Reshaping Online Media

The creator economy is also contributing heavily to the growth of AI-generated audio systems. Podcasts, YouTube channels, online courses, and social media creators increasingly rely on scalable workflows that support narration, multilingual publishing, subtitles, accessibility features, and cross-platform distribution.

Mark Carney Liberals Plan Under-16 Social Media Ban as Online Harms Bill Targets Platforms and AI Chatbots

Mark Carney Liberals Plan Under-16 Social Media Ban as Online Harms Bill Targets Platforms and AI Chatbots

OTTAWA — TECH / Family – The Mark Carney Liberals are preparing online harms legislation that could ban children under 16 from social media, while allowing platforms that meet new safety standards to regain access to that youth market, according to a source familiar with the forthcoming bill. The bill, expected Wednesday, would also require companies…

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Is Social Media Format, Sky’s Dana Strong Says

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Is Social Media Format, Sky’s Dana Strong Says

Saturday Night Live UK  was “conceived as a huge, social media digital format as well as a traditional video format,” according to Sky boss Dana Strong. Strong set out the case for social media being as important if not possibly more important than linear for the UK version of the 50-year-old American mega-hit. Strong used…