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Breakdown by Attribution: What I’m Seeing So Far

January 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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Breakdown by Attribution: What I’m Seeing So Far www.jonloomer.com/breakdown-by...

Meta appears to be testing a new breakdown by attribution. Here’s what I’m seeing so far and how it affects reporting.

TikTok Shares 2026 Trend Predictions for Marketers

January 16, 2026 at 9:34 AM

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TikTok Shares 2026 Trend Predictions for Marketers www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-...

New insights from TikTok, based on emerging user trends.

Gemini's new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more | TechCrunch

January 16, 2026 at 8:34 AM

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Gemini's new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/g...

Personal Intelligence is off by default, as users have the option to choose if and when they want to connect their Google apps to Gemini.

X Provides Tips on How To Maximize Ad Campaigns

January 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM

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X Provides Tips on How To Maximize Ad Campaigns www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-forme...

Despite an advertiser exodus, many may feel the platform still has value.

Apple launches 'Creator Studio' bundle of apps for $12.99 per month | TechCrunch

January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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Apple launches 'Creator Studio' bundle of apps for $12.99 per month | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/01/13/a...

The bundle includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac.

Google Launches Improved Veo AI Video Generation Tools

January 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM

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Google Launches Improved Veo AI Video Generation Tools www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-...

Some handy additions, including the capacity to generate vertical videos.

The Vast Majority of Marketers Are Preparing for AI-Driven Changes to Search - Marketing Charts

January 15, 2026 at 12:34 PM

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The Vast Majority of Marketers Are Preparing for AI-Driven Changes to Search - Marketing Charts www.marketingcharts.com/digital/seo-...

Almost two-thirds of marketers predict that their customers will use search engines less frequently in the coming 2-3 years.

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January 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Instagram Rolls Out Algorithm Control Option to All English-Speaking Users www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr...

Instagram Rolls Out Algorithm Control Option to All English-Speaking Users

Now you can tell Instagram what you want to see more of in your Reels feed.

An App Called 'Are You Dead?' Is Climbing the Apple Charts

January 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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Exclusive | Matthew McConaughey Trademarks Himself to Fight AI Misuse www.wsj.com/tech/ai/matt...

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January 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM

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An App Called 'Are You Dead?' Is Climbing the Apple Charts gizmodo.com/an-app-calle...

The simple app is now the top paid app on China’s Apple App Store and has reached the sixth spot in the U.S.

Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunch

January 15, 2026 at 8:34 AM

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Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/d...

Digg, a reboot of an earlier social news site, is now relaunching as a Reddit competitor focused on communities.

A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google's AI agent shopping protocol -- Google says she's wrong | TechCrunch

January 15, 2026 at 3:35 AM

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A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google's AI agent shopping protocol -- Google says she's wrong | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/01/13/a...

A consumer economics watchdog says Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.

Meta Begins Job Cuts as It Shifts From Metaverse to AI Devices

January 14, 2026 at 12:34 PM

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Meta Begins Job Cuts as It Shifts From Metaverse to AI Devices www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Meta Platforms Inc. is beginning to cut more than 1,000 jobs from the company’s Reality Labs division, part of a plan to redirect resources from virtual reality and metaverse products toward AI…

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January 14, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Pinterest Says Gen Z Users Are Finding Themselves in Pins www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pintere...

Pinterest Says Gen Z Users Are Finding Themselves in Pins

Pinterest says it offers an alternative to angst-inducing algorithms.

Meta Ad Sequencing: Setup, Requirements, and Caveats

January 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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Meta Ad Sequencing: Setup, Requirements, and Caveats www.jonloomer.com/meta-ad-sequ...

Learn how Meta ad sequencing works, required settings, when it makes sense, and why the feature is currently buggy in some accounts.

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January 14, 2026 at 9:34 AM

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Google passes historic $4 trillion threshold mashable.com/article/goog...

Google passes historic $4 trillion threshold

Google is now worth an almost unimaginable amount of money.

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January 14, 2026 at 8:34 AM

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Why CreativeOps and MOps can’t survive independently | MarTech martech.org/why-creative...

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January 13, 2026 at 1:34 PM

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Google removes AI Overviews for certain medical queries | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/01/11/g...

Google removes AI Overviews for certain medical queries | TechCrunch

This follows an investigation by The Guardian that found Google AI Overviews offering misleading information in response to some health-related queries.

How rising retail brands use influencers to combat digital overload

January 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM

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How rising retail brands use influencers to combat digital overload www.marketingdive.com/news/how-ris...

At NRF’s Big Show, execs from Mejuri, Coterie and Beyond Yoga emphasized the power of community in amplifying brand messages and viral moments.

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January 13, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Google Bets on AI-Based Shopping With New AI Agents for Retailers www.wsj.com/articles/goo...

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January 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/a...

Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code | TechCrunch

Built into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with further instructions given through the standard chat interface.

Apple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this year

January 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM

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Apple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this year www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/a...

Google's market value surpassed Apple for the first time since 2019 as it rolls out updated artificial intelligence features.

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January 13, 2026 at 8:34 AM

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Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/01/11/g...

Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents | TechCrunch

Google said that merchants can now offer discounts to users directly in AI mode results

A breakdown of what I published in 2025 and how my content plan is changing in 2026, including blog posts, videos, podcasts, and mini-courses.

January 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM

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My Content Plan for 2026 www.jonloomer.com/content-plan...

My Content Plan for 2026