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A visual representation of social media algorithms manipulating public opinion with distorted digital feeds and AI figures.

Algorithmic Curation Fuels Social Media's Grip on Public Opinion

AI-generated videos, depicting a UK in decline or under Muslim influence, are being created and shared by interconnected Facebook and Instagram accounts, according to BBC findings.

Eleanor Voss·May 29, 2026

Futuristic cityscape with holographic social media icons, representing the global scale and innovative nature of culture-first social media business models.

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What are culture-first social media business models and how do they scale in 2026?

A single post from a macro-influencer can command up to $25,000.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 4, 2026

A diverse group of Gen Z individuals enjoying analog media like cinema and physical books, symbolizing a shift from purely digital consumption.

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The Analog Turn: A Gen Z Digital Consumption Analysis Reshaping Media

A 25% surge in Gen Z cinemagoing signals a profound shift. This analysis explores how the most digitally native generation is recalibrating media through a new economy of fandom and trust.

Eleanor Voss·March 30, 2026

A Gen Z person holding a smartphone displaying a mundane scene with an overly romantic filter, symbolizing the rejection of online perfection and digital disenchantment.

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The Rise of Digital Disenchantment: Why Gen Z Is Rejecting Online Perfection

Gen Z social media users are reacting negatively to romanticized online content, using the very tools of digital beautification to mock the curated unreality of the internet. This behavior signals a profound shift in audience engagement.

Eleanor Voss·March 30, 2026