One of the biggest stories in social media this month isn’t a new feature or another algorithm update. It’s a courtroom. A major consolidated federal lawsuit involving Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat is scheduled to move toward trial this August. The plaintiffs allege that certain platform features, including recommendation systems,Continue Reading
Not every platform update deserves your attention. Every month, I’ll sort through the noise and share the changes I think are actually worth knowing about. More importantly, what I’d do with them. As we head into August 2026, here are the updates I’d keep on my radar. Instagram Is QuietlyContinue Reading
When I first saw the headline that Arizona State University was launching a bachelor’s degree in Content Creation, I had to read it twice. Like many people, my first thought was, “Wait… there’s a degree for that now?” But the more I learned about the program, the more I realizedContinue Reading
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why it’s so hard to stop scrolling YouTube, you’re not alone. As creators and business owners, we’re constantly told to chase more views, longer watch times, and higher engagement. The pressure to “beat the algorithm” can leave us feeling like we have to createContinue Reading
If you had told me a few years ago that one of the most interesting content marketing case studies would come from Spencer Pratt running for mayor of Los Angeles, I probably would have laughed. Yet here we are. Whether you follow politics or not, there is something fascinating happeningContinue Reading
On March 25th, 2026, a jury in Los Angeles handed down a landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube. And I think it might be one of the most important stories for content creators right now, and not for the reason you’d expect. That’s why I’m saying this could be theContinue Reading
My family and I went to Disneyland for spring break, and I never expected to witness a live streamer being escorted out of the park. We spent a week in California and park hopped for four days, making memories together as a family. On the third evening of our trip,Continue Reading