Veganuary’s Popularity in the US Spikes With 200 Brands, 95,000 American Participants

Veganuary, which encourages people to skip dairy and meat this month, continues to gain traction in the U.S. with 95,000 Americans taking the pledge so far, a double-digit increase from 2021’s participation. The movement, which began in the U.K. in 2014, has taken on a higher profile in its third year stateside, adding more famous…

Pinterest Sees Big Plans, Big Spending From Men in 2022

Pinterest sees 2022 as a big year for spending–by men. In a recent study the platform commissioned from Talkshoppe, Pinterest found that men were setting big goals for the new year, and actively planning to invest the time and money to reach those goals. A Pinterest spokesperson said in an email, “From a millennial who…

Your Year on Yelp Rolls Out in Canada, US

Business directory and crowdsourced review forum Yelp rolled out its version of a 2021 wrap-up with Your Year on Yelp, a personalized data-driven recap of users’ contributions on the platform and the impact they had on the community at large. Your Year on Yelp is a visual vertical feed that includes reviews written, photos uploaded,…

The Big Story: More Ad Tech IPOs Ahead

If you’re looking ahead to what might happen in 2022, here are a few indicators of what’s to come: LUMA Partners’ 2021 market report, T-Mobile’s acquisition of Octopus Interactive and Instacart’s advertising ambitions. Verizon, AT&T, Singtel and Telenor all previously embraced – and then abandoned – the idea that telcos could build advertising businesses. But there’s oneContinue reading »

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News Publisher Grid Aims to Differentiate Itself Through Its Interconnected Approach

Digital news publisher Grid debuted Wednesday with a series of stories, such as its intersectional report on the misinformation surrounding Covid vaccines and pregnancy, that reflect the multidisciplinary approach that it hopes to make its signature. Its launch comes amidst an explosion of new media companies and products, such as the forthcoming Axios Pro, soft…

Instagram for Business: How to Add a Reminder to a Post

Instagram allows users with professional accounts to add reminders to their posts on the photo- and video-sharing platform. For instance, a store may want to add a reminder to a post about an upcoming sale. When a professional account adds a reminder to a post, viewers will be able to tap the bell icon under…