Here are the Amazon influencer, affiliate blogger, content creator, social media, ecommerce, social shopping, livestream shopping and influencer news articles I’ve gathered for you this morning.
Black Friday Used to Be Fun. Now, Many Shoppers Would Rather Sleep In. (NY Times)
Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators (Mashable)
Content Gamification Turns Marketing Into a Playground for Engagement (Contently)
50+ Trending Blog Post Ideas For Midlife Bloggers (Margaret Bourne)
5 ways I’m handling the holidays with Gemini (Google)
45+ Coffee Quotes For Instagram Posts And Reels (Margaret Bourne)
47 Facebook Post Ideas (& Examples) to Boost Engagement (PostPlanner)
Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers (NY Times)
How I turned my blog into a social media hub (Fast Company)
How Pinterest is Making Me Over $3K/Month (Stray Curls)
How to Create Persuasive Video Ads That Convert (Social Media Examiner)
How to Find the Best Time to Post on TikTok and Go Viral? (Socialbu)
How to manage multiple Instagram accounts stress-free (Hootsuite)
How to plan your 2025 for maximum success (Productive Blogging)
Instagram Launches ‘Collage’ Option for Stories (Social Media Today)
Marketing Trends for 2025 – Here’s What You Need to Know! (Green Umbrella Marketing)
Maximize your reach: 5 tips for YouTube success on TV (YouTube)
Ms. Rachel’s Improbable Journey From Toddler Whisperer to Holiday Toy Story (NY Times)
9 essential things to do before starting a blog in 2025 (Productive Blogger)
7 Best Link in Bio Tools for Your Social Media (Buffer)
10 Impactful Marketing Trends For 2025 (With Action Items) (Copyblogger)
TikTok Shares Holiday Marketing Tips (Social Media Today)
TikTok tackles idealized beauty standards by restricting filters among under-18 users (Tubefilter)
The 2025 guide to (aesthetic) Pinterest marketing (Hootsuite)
Twitch streamer emilycc has been live for 3 years straight. Why are we just now discovering her? (Tubefilter)
YouTube Previews AI Tools To Overcome Creative Blocks (Search Engine Journal)
YouTube Shares Tips on How Creators Can Align With CTV Viewing (Social Media Today)
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