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American Stories

Social Media stories

Marketing Technologies

CitizeX launches verified civic platform for politicians

By limiting posts to verified users, the new service aims to curb bots and impersonation in online political debate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Social Media stories

Customer Experience

Shoppers turn against AI social content, survey finds

Growing distrust of AI-made posts is pushing brands towards human-led social campaigns as younger shoppers increasingly favour authenticity online.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility

Better online listings and reviews could help small businesses appear in AI recommendations as customers increasingly use chatbots to find local providers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million

Creators and small businesses can now take payments inside Canva, reaching its 265 million users through PayPal-hosted checkout links and QR codes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Fintech

AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom

UK retail traders are getting more education-focused tools as regulators warn that many still rely on social media for market advice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Digital Entertainment

OpenAI acquires TBPN to expand media and strategy reach

The deal gives OpenAI a direct line to builders and users of artificial intelligence, while TBPN keeps editorial independence for its show.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Partner Programmes

Racing Bulls simulator launches in Cherry Edition livery

Collectors can now buy a motion simulator mirroring Racing Bulls’ one-off Suzuka cherry blossom livery, as teams seek fresh merchandise revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Data governance

Meep-morp launches Resolve workflow tool for editors

Video editors could save time as meep-morp's new Resolve-linked service automates exports, tagging and delivery across channels.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Adclear partners NinjaTrader on AI compliance checks

NinjaTrader’s marketing teams in the US and Europe will use AI tools to speed checks on ads and social posts amid tighter scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Digital Signage

SharkNinja retail media drive lifts sales at Noel Leeming

Retail media helped SharkNinja lift unit sales by 12 per cent at Noel Leeming, with Facebook ad spend returning more than USD $15 per dollar.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Risk & Compliance

Cambridge summit links disinformation to corruption risks

Researchers at Cambridge say false narratives can prime audiences for exploitation, corruption and wider economic, political and social harm.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

123RF launches Sphere AI platform for Malaysian marketers

It aims to cut tool overload for Malaysian marketing teams by bundling concept, design and video tasks into one AI workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Sprinklr adds AI copilots & controls in Spring '26 update

Enterprises using the platform will be able to test and monitor AI agents more closely as Sprinklr broadens automation across service, marketing and insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026