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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

LinkedIn Launches a Creator Marketplace LinkedIn is introducing Creator Marketplace, a new tool that helps advertisers find creators and subject matter experts based on industry expertise and audience fit. The platform is positioning professional credibility, not just follower count, as the key differentiator. For marketers, that creates new opportunities to build trust and authority through expert-led partnerships. AI Disclosure Labels Don’t Hurt Ad Performance A new study from MediaScience found that AI disclosure labels have