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YouTube says microdramas passed 6.5 billion views in the first half of 2026
YouTube says microdrama views passed 6.5 billion in the first half of 2026 and points creators to Shorts series to build episodic shows.
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Bluesky User Count
Every user figure Bluesky has published, from 13 million in October 2024 to over 44 million in May 2026, and what those numbers do and do not measure.
What the Strongest LinkedIn Profiles Have in Common
The 44 strongest LinkedIn authors against all 344 profiles on 26 signals: verified 89% against 76%, shorter headlines, and a number in 73% of About sections.
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Pinterest’s CMO says brands should chase intention, not attention
Pinterest CMO Claudine Cheever argues brands should plan for intention over attention, citing new research across six markets.
LinkedIn Posting Schedule: One a Day, the Next Day
Our study’s strongest rhythm is one post a day, the next day: 20 to 30 hours after the last post earns 13% more than its typical post, under six hours 20% less.
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Meta launches Muse Wonder models, which will soon power its Muse agent
Meta’s Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full models are live for developers today and will soon power Muse, rolling out first to subscribers.
Meta adds AI rule checks and a shared content calendar to Forum for group admins
LinkedIn’s CTV Ads can now be bought through Google’s Display & Video 360
Reddit puts its Canadian audience at more than 23 million weekly active uniques
LinkedIn’s Hiring Pro can now draft and post jobs from inside Claude
Reddit adds a campaign planner, an optimisation score and budget optimisation for advertisers
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