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Last updated: 07 November 2026, 05:30 IST

Social & Advertising

Social Media TodayOct 16, 2026

Trump cancels livestream execution of Hasan

The U.S. president walked back an earlier plan to broadcast the military firing squad, saying in a Truth Social post that many people “would rather not watch him die.”

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Social Media TodayOct 16, 2026

Meta adds audio links and reference Reels to Edits

The company continues to build out its video editing app with custom kit options and additional insights for creators.

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Social Media TodayOct 16, 2026

TikTok shares holiday sales data

In-app sales surpassed $500 million between Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year, per the company.

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Social Media TodayOct 16, 2026

X partners with Genius Sports on NFL data

The deal will let app users access real-time statistics and insights via X’s NFL Gametime feed.

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Social Media TodayOct 16, 2026

LinkedIn adds new creator monetization options

Features include expanded sponsorships, updated insights and the ability to host one-on-one consultations directly from the app.

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Social Media TodayOct 16, 2026

Meta offers enhanced ad campaign exposure

At its brand building summit the company announced a trio of ad updates, which included a new First Impressions option and expanded Reels services.

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DigidayOct 15, 2026

Brands turn to content series and Jimi Hendrix to improve AI search performance

Brands can’t tell ChatGPT how to talk about their products. One of the things they can do, however, is invest in more branded content, on their website or elsewhere, in…

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DigidayOct 15, 2026

Addressability is back as a headline concern for attendees at this year’s Prebid Summit

Related Insights Digiday @ Advertising Week Apple’s secret blocklist is the talk of Advertising Week New York (mostly off the record) Read More The digital media…

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DigidayOct 15, 2026

Inside Dentsu’s plan to make entertainment a part of every brand’s budget

Somewhere down the line, a brand will probably hire Dentsu as its global entertainment agency, with a brief that has nothing to do with the creative or media accounts.…

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DigidayOct 15, 2026

Media Briefing: Overheard from publishers at Digiday London Media Strategies Town Hall

This week’s Media Briefing looks at what publisher execs discussed during Digiday’s Town Hall held in London this week, regarding new ways to measure audeince value, the…

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DigidayOct 15, 2026

Inside Wirecutter’s push to diversify beyond affiliate revenue as AI reshapes discovery

As AI transforms how consumers search and shop, Wirecutter wants to be more than a product review site built on affiliate links. The New York Times-owned brand is…

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AI & Automation

TechCrunch AIOct 16, 2026

Anthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access

METR will publish its own assessments of Anthropic’s risks, incidents, and practices, and the frontier AI model maker has given up the right to block them.

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TechCrunch AIOct 16, 2026

Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more

Bluesky is bringing “social vibe coding” to its experimental Attie platform, allowing users to create interactive experiences like games, quizzes, and websites that can…

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TechCrunch AIOct 15, 2026

Last chance to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass: Early booking ends October 16

Savings of up to $200 end October 16 for TechCrunch Founder Summit. These savings for Founder and Investor Passes vanish after Friday. Join 1,000 founders and investors…

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TechCrunch AIOct 15, 2026

AI agents are coming to Rivian’s cars

We'll likely learn more about how this will work at the company's upcoming "AI & Autonomy Day" event in December.

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TechCrunch AIOct 15, 2026

Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US

The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.

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TechCrunch AIOct 15, 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day

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TechCrunch AIOct 15, 2026

Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75

Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to…

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TechCrunch AIOct 15, 2026

Figma announces new features to define how agents work on its platform

Figma is also releasing its code layers feature in open beta.

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