Youtube, the BBC and the National Film and Television School have launched a three-way partnership to deliver a new, industry-leading skills and training programme for TV producers, digital creators and journalists across the UK
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High-growth creators are increasingly moving away from Substack's 10% revenue share toward flat-fee models like Ghost and beehiiv. For publishers reaching significant revenue milestones, switching to an adaptable, 0% platform fee structure allows for immediate reinvestment into growth. This move shifts the focus from simple discovery to building a scalable, owned media brand.
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OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT advertising pilot into the UK, offering a unique opportunity to reach users within conversational, high-intent environments.
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Reddit's new Reminder Ads allow users to opt-in to automated push notifications for product drops, premieres, or events.
By adding a "Remind Me" CTA to standard ads, brands can trigger notifications 24 hours before and at the exact moment an event goes live. Early data shows this format drives significantly higher engagement by capturing users already active in niche communities.
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The EU has confirmed the abolition of the €150 customs duty exemption for e-commerce imports, effective 1 July 2026. Every parcel entering the EU will now be subject to duty, regardless of value. To bridge the gap until the full 2028 Customs Data Hub launch, a mandatory €3 flat-rate duty per item category will be introduced to ensure tax compliance across all cross-border trade.
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The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to adequately prevent underage access to its platforms. Regulators have flagged self-declared birth dates as an insufficient safeguard, likely forcing a transition toward mandatory, high-friction age-assurance technologies like facial estimation or dedicated verification apps.
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LinkedIn has introduced its first-ever organisation-level Ads Agency Certification to validate partners with verified technical depth. Unlike individual badges, this requires proof of account infrastructure, Business Manager configuration, and invoicing readiness. This standardises accountability in a channel where B2B buying journeys are becoming increasingly complex. https://t.co/tw7Kvw6jsI
Facebook is rolling out a new opt-in feature in the EU and UK designed to simplify photo sharing by using AI to suggest curated content directly from a user's camera roll.
Once a user opts in to cloud processing, the app analyses their local media to automatically generate ready-to-share collages, recaps, and AI-restyled versions of standout moments, such as birthdays or trips, which are then surfaced privately within Stories, Feed, and Memories.
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Reddit has launched the general availability of Reminder Ads, a format now available to all global advertisers to help build anticipation for time-sensitive events like product launches, sales, and premieres.
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What Google’s last 3 content updates really mean for your website. Explore how Google’s recent updates prioritise genuine expertise and helpfulness, moving away from tactical SEO to reward content written for people.
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Google's March 2026 spam update took under 20 hours, signalling faster, more decisive enforcement against low-value SEO and scaled content.
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YouTube is giving users the power to disable the Shorts feed entirely. As the infinite scroll becomes optional, brands must pivot to intentional, high-value content that users choose to watch. https://t.co/sEWyxiiQ37
Platform Pulse: April / Easter 📈 Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest policy changes and feature updates across all the platforms in marketing technology.
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Josi shares her journey from London’s media scene to Cape Town, embracing remote life and a fresh, results-driven approach at Times One Hundred. Welcome to the team!
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Googlebot is getting picky. New insights show the crawler prefers a 2MB sweet spot for speed. Bloated code is now a direct barrier to indexation. Is your technical structure lean enough for 2026? https://t.co/63e2e206mF
The April Core Update mandate: Quality over everything. Google is rewarding genuine E-E-A-T while pruning thin AI filler. If your traffic is shifting, it’s time to double down on human-led insights and technical leanness. https://t.co/AABNB1sKGv
The foundation for AI commerce is being laid. OpenAI has launched its self-serve Ads Manager pilot. We’re moving from search discovery to intent-based conversational transactions. https://t.co/3MfAUnJCyb