
Instagram Tests a Read-Only Mode for Profiles — View Without Liking, Following or Messaging
Instagram is testing a paid read-only profile view that blocks likes, comments, follows and messages. See what it means for brands tracking engagement.
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Instagram is testing a paid read-only profile view that blocks likes, comments, follows and messages. See what it means for brands tracking engagement.

Security researchers extracted Muse's instructions and found it builds a page on every person in a user's life. Here is the privacy concern and what marketers should weigh.

Papa Johns CMO Chris Lyn-Sue explains the Walmart Express Delivery partnership and a value-plus-promotions plan for the rest of 2026. Key takeaways for restaurant marketers.

Poppi's head of culture explains how NYFW, Dallas Cowboys and Love Island deals get picked: team instinct over KPIs. Lessons for culture-led brand marketing.

Panda Express is turning Roblox and Fortnite into a standing platform after a 3-point awareness lift. See the brand lift numbers and what marketers can learn.

TikTok unveiled Buy Direct, a shopping assistant, Agentic Leads and a US launch of TikTok Ad Network at Advertising Week. Here is what advertisers should know.

Advertising Week New York 2026 sets a $100M creator-brand deals challenge. Why creator marketing is now core media, plus the crowded fall event calendar.

OpenAI DevDay 2026 introduced the always-on agent Dots, GPT-6.1 Sol and ChatGPT Spaces. A recap of the shift from model races to work platforms.

Zero-click GEO explained from TBWA's observations: 68% of U.S. Google searches end without a click, so extend existing SEO content into AI citations.

The TikTok agency partner badge now has two tiers: Agency Partner and Premier Agency Partner. Here is how advertisers can use it when choosing an agency.

TikTok's economic impact report claims $81B in value for U.S. businesses. See how the number was built and which SMB figures marketers can use.

Instagram's Adam Mosseri laid out how the Instagram algorithm ranks posts: originality, recency, breaking content and model size. Key tips inside.
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