Where Gen Z is Pressing Play Gen Z continues to blur the line between video and audio, with E-MARKETER reporting that 63% of digital audio listeners in Gen Z use YouTube or YouTube Music. Spotify still leads in time spent, but YouTube delivers unmatched reach among younger audiences. For marketers, audio strategies targeting Gen Z should include YouTube alongside streaming platforms to maximize reach and engagement. Google Rolls Out Top Stories in AI Overviews Google

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Google Search Console Update Google just rolled out a major Search Console update that lets creators and brands track how Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube content performs in Google Search and Discover. New platform properties report impressions, clicks, search queries, and top-performing posts. For marketers, social content is becoming more measurable, making it easier to optimize campaigns and connect search visibility with social performance. Reddit’s AI Safety Push Reddit is expanding its AI-powered moderation to

Amazon Prime Day Spending Beats Expectations Amazon Prime Day generated $26.4 billion in online spending across all U.S. retailers during the four-day shopping event, slightly exceeding Adobe’s forecast and finishing 9.3% ahead of last year. Buy Now, Pay Later usage also continued to grow, accounting for 6.6% of orders. For marketers, strong consumer demand reinforces the value of promotional calendars, competitive offers, and coordinated cross-channel campaigns during major retail events. YouTube Shorts Adds Static Image

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Rollout OpenAI announced GPT-5.6 with access restrictions requested by the U.S. government before a broader release. AI innovation is moving fast, but regulatory oversight is becoming part of the product launch process. For marketers, stronger AI capabilities paired with new compliance expectations mean balancing innovation with governance as AI becomes more deeply integrated into campaign planning, content creation, and analytics. LinkedIn’s New Collaborative Posts Feature LinkedIn is testing a new Collab posts feature