Swiping Up for Links in Instagram Stories to Go Away Aug. 30

Instagram will remove the ability for users to swipe up on Stories in order to access external links provided by the Story creator, replacing that capability starting Aug. 30 with a new link sticker. The swipe-up capability had only been available to verified profiles or users with at least 10,000 followers. Instagram began testing link…

Facebook: How to Use the Paralympic Games Content Hub

Facebook rolled out a content hub for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The hub allows Facebook users to read news and updates about the event, learn about the competitors and more. Here’s how to use the Paralympic Games hub in the Facebook mobile application. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Facebook app on iOS….

Twitter: How to Remove a Reaction in a DM

Twitter allows users to add an emoji reaction to direct messages. If you leave a reaction on a message and you later want to delete that reaction, our guide will show you how this is done. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Twitter application on iOS. Step 1: In a Twitter DM, tap the…

AMC Networks Names Matt Blank Interim CEO in Executive Shuffle

It’s the end of an era at AMC Networks. Longtime president and CEO Josh Sapan will transition to the role of executive vice chairman after 26 years at the helm of the cable network, the company announced today. Matt Blank, a 40-year industry veteran who spent 20 years as chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks,…

Peloton restarts sales of its lower-end treadmill after recall

The $2,495 Tread goes on sale in the U.S., U.K. and Canada on Aug. 30.

Watch live on Sep. 7 at 2:30 p.m. EDT: How CMOs can prepare for the consumer privacy revolution

This Ad Age Studio 30 live panel with EY, Adobe and Labcorp will discuss what CMOs need to do to adequately prepare for the impending cookieless world.

Facebook retools messaging again by adding calling to main app

The new test is the latest in what has been a slow but consistent effort internally to integrate all of Facebook’s apps and services.

Best Buy boosts outlook after sales top estimates

The second-quarter beat was fueled by sales of home theaters, appliances, computers and mobile phones.

Spotify passa a permitir que todos os podcasts vendam assinaturas pelo serviço

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O Spotify anunciou que vai expandir para mais podcasters o recurso que permite monetizar seu programa por meio de assinaturas. Nos Estados Unidos, qualquer podcast que seja distribuído pelo Anchor, a plataforma de hospedagem de podcasts do Spotify, estará apto a implementar um sistema de assinatura paga. Além da expansão, o Spotify também afirmou que …

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Ads in Instagram Shop Tab Roll Out Globally

Instagram began testing ads in its Instagram Shop tab earlier this month, and it was apparently satisfied with the results of the test, as the option will begin rolling out globally Tuesday (Aug. 24) in countries where the tab is available. Ads will appear as tiles on the homepage for the Instagram Shop tab, and…

Why Karina Kogan May Be the Reason You Purchased a Peloton Bike This Year

It’s the exercise (and now media) company taking over the globe. And if you’re one of the millions who was inspired to purchase a Peloton bike, tread, or even just downloaded the app in the past year, you have Karina Kogan to thank for that. Karina has always been at the intersection of media and…

Being a student of your business and always ready for change

NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino discusses how to stay abreast of changing consumer needs and provide relevant content in a post-pandemic world.

TikTok partners with Shopify for in-app shopping

Shoppable tabs will be available in TikTok business accounts.

Nestlé lança primeira bebida feita com Leite Moça

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Em 2021, Leite Moça completa 100 anos de história no Brasil, e para celebrar a data, a Nestlé anuncia a primeira bebida láctea com leite condensado. Chamado Moça Frapê, o produto chega ao mercado inicialmente apenas no sabor morango, e busca agradar a todos que buscam uma alternativa prática. A novidade chega em edição limitada …

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Xiaomi planeja aposentadoria da marca Mi

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Depois de dez anos construindo uma marca em torno do nome, a Xiaomi vai aposentar o termo Mi de seu catálogo de produtos. A informação vem da XDA Developers e foi confirmada pelo The Verge, que reportam que o plano da companhia chinesa é aos poucos extrair a terminologia tradicional dos lançamentos para incluir no …

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Airbnb promete abrigar 20 mil afegãos refugiados

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Diante da crise política e humanitária que ocorre no Afeganistão desde o golpe do Talibã, o mundo olha preocupado para o futuro do país e de sua população. Dessa vez, o Airbnb, o maior serviço de aluguel de imóveis por curto período de tempo do mercado, se comprometeu a oferecer abrigo gratuito para 20 mil …

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The Britto Agency’s President and Chief Executive Officer on Raising the Game

Be sure to tune in to the latest episode of Adweek Presents: Most Powerful Women in Sports video series, featuring Marvet Britto, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Britto Agency. Uber-connected sports brand strategist Marvet Britto opened The Britto Agency in 1993 after having no luck searching for an internship or full-time position within…

Lyft offers Wienermobile rides

The ride-sharing brand partners with Oscar Mayer in select cities.

McDonald’s hires Petco’s Tariq Hassan as U.S. CMO, promotes Morgan Flatley

Executive moves at the Golden Arches also include the promotion of Global CMO Alistair Macrow.

Tariq Hassan on why he’s joining McDonald’s

The Petco CMO and former agency executive heads to the Golden Arches on Sept. 27.