Meta is shutting down Messenger.com and redirecting users to Facebook.

Meta is shutting down Messenger.com and redirecting users to Facebook.

Meta closes Messenger.com and makes a strategic shift: as of April 15, 2026, the stand-alone URL will no longer be used to exchange messages, and will be redirected to Facebook's integrated messaging system. This changeover is reshaping usage, from the general public to social media teams. Messenger...

We had objectives: how Mark Zuckerberg changed Instagram's strategy

We had objectives: how Mark Zuckerberg changed Instagram's strategy

From the hunt for screen time to "community ratings", mark zuckerberg has changed instagram's strategy, aligning the platform with a new doctrine: engagement, video and political arbitrage. We take a closer look at these decisions, their concrete effects and what...

YouTube down: impact of the 300,000 recorded reports

YouTube down: impact of the 300,000 recorded reports

When YouTube goes down and causes a black screen, the domino effect goes far beyond the simple "bug": recommendations freeze, audiences become disoriented and influence campaigns slow down. With over 300,000 reports, the incident highlights the dependence of creators,...

Squeezie and Ciao Kombucha, a winning duo in mass retail

Squeezie and Ciao Kombucha, a winning duo in mass retail

Squeezie and Ciao Kombucha illustrate the meeting of influence, better-for-you product and retail execution. From online social proof to on-shelf conversion, this launch shows how a brand driven by a creator can establish a lasting presence in...

2026 Olympics: Snoop Dogg, an off-piste star of the Winter Games

2026 Olympics: Snoop Dogg, an off-piste star of the Winter Games

At the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, Snoop Dogg at Jo 2026 isn't just putting on a show: he's embodying a new model of useful celebrity, combining spontaneous storytelling, media coverage and social influence. A ubiquitous figure at Olympic venues, Snoop Dogg...

Twitch sparks outrage by running ads during stream breaks

Twitch sparks outrage by running ads during stream breaks

Twitch is testing ads during stream breaks, and the reaction is immediate: frustrated viewers, streamers caught in the middle, and brands seeking visibility. Behind the controversy, one question dominates: where to draw the line between monetization and user experience?

Celebrity marketing: how to convert fame into real influence

Celebrity marketing: how to convert fame into real influence

Transforming a familiar face into a lever of influence requires more than a contract and a few posts. Between the transfer of affection, perceived credibility, and the cultural codes of the platforms, celebrity marketing now hinges on strategic precision and quality.

Local elections 2026: TikTok clashes shaking up the political scene

Local elections 2026: TikTok clashes shaking up the political scene

Between punchlines, ironic duos, and collaborative investigations, the viral clashes on TikTok for the 2026 municipal elections are reshaping the local battle. Short formats, algorithms, and hybrid creators are transforming the campaign into a narrative arena where every second...

YouTube reveals its record revenue of $60 billion in 2025

YouTube reveals its record revenue of $60 billion in 2025

YouTube has reached a strategic milestone: its 2025 revenue is projected to exceed $60 billion, driven by advertising, subscriptions, and a significant acceleration in usage on connected TVs, Shorts, and podcasts. As the major platforms finalize their...

Vibes: the Meta revolution for creating videos with AI

Vibes: the Meta revolution for creating videos with AI

Vibes, the new app tested by Meta, explores a video stream generated entirely by artificial intelligence, separate from Instagram and Facebook. Between creative prowess, extreme personalization and debates over content quality, this format could...

How Meta uses your interactions with AI to refine its targeted ads

How Meta uses your interactions with AI to refine its targeted ads

Since the end of 2025, Meta has been able to analyze exchanges with Meta AI to enrich its advertising profiles outside the EU. Behind an innocuous conversation lie signals of intent, emotion, and context, capable of transforming a personal question into...

Oakley innovates with Meta in the 2026 Super Bowl ad

Oakley innovates with Meta in the 2026 Super Bowl ad

Oakley's collaboration with Meta in the 2026 Super Bowl ad promises a game-changer: a commercial conceived as a social experience, creators at the heart of the storytelling, and performance measurement closer to the field. Beyond the "big screen" effect, the real stakes are...

Exploring innovative consumption patterns among Generation Z

Exploring innovative consumption patterns among Generation Z

Between persistent inflation, climate anxiety and the omnipresent influence of platforms, Generation Z is inventing a form of consumption that is both cautious and expressive. Let's decipher the trade-offs, emotional triggers and new buying grounds that...

TikTok and its strategy for strengthening its position in the US market

TikTok and its strategy for strengthening its position in the US market

TikTok is securing its future in the US by reorganizing its governance, strengthening compliance, and reassuring both brands and creators. This transition is already changing the rules of the game for brand safety, transparency, and campaign performance. [Further details omitted]

Influencer marketing in France: why budgets will explode in 2026

Influencer marketing in France: why budgets are set to explode in 2026

In France, influencer marketing is changing scale: budgets are on the rise, contracts are more focused, and platforms are imposing their codes. Behind the predicted surge in 2026, the market has matured, is better measured, and is now managed as an investment. The...

Why Embedded Software Is the Backbone of Smart Products in 2026

Why Embedded Software Is the Backbone of Smart Products in 2026

Why embedded software defines how smart products operate, scale, and stay reliable in 2026, from device intelligence and connectivity to long-term product resilience. That smart thermostat or industrial sensor looks like hardware. The truth is, the physical casing is...

Instagram reels: a new major source of advertising revenue

Instagram reels: a new major source of advertising revenue

In just a few quarters, Instagram Reels has gone from being a "bonus" format to an economic engine: attention is focused on it, advertisers are flocking to it, and Meta is optimizing its revenues thanks to AI and new advertising tools. The shift is clear: the...

YouTube now offers teenagers the option to disable Shorts

YouTube now offers teenagers the option to disable Shorts

YouTube is strengthening its tools for families: supervised teenage accounts can now limit, or even cut off, access to Shorts. With a dedicated timer, pause reminders and "quality" principles for creators, the platform aims to reduce the number of...

Meta's Threads surpasses Elon Musk's X in daily mobile users

Meta's Threads surpasses Elon Musk's X in daily mobile users

Threads is gaining the upper hand over X on the decisive mobile terrain: the most recent estimates attribute more daily active users on iOS and Android to Meta's app, a sign of a usage shift that is reshaping the battle of...

Instagram in 2026: How to succeed with just a few hashtags

Instagram in 2026: How to succeed with just a few hashtags

In 2026, performance on Instagram is no longer about the quantity of hashtags, but their precision. A few well-chosen keywords, aligned with the algorithm and search intent, are enough to trigger discovery, engagement and conversions. The logic...

Why Professional Web Design Matters Today

Why Professional Web Design Matters Today

In a digital world where first impressions are often made online, a business website plays a critical role in shaping how a brand is perceived. A clean layout, engaging visuals, and smooth navigation can immediately build trust with visitors. That is why investing in...

Threads and the innovations expected by 2026

Threads and the innovations expected by 2026

Threads is establishing itself as a laboratory for social media uses: conversational formats, trust signals, less intrusive targeting and creator-brand integrations. Between now and 2026, these innovations will reshape influence strategy, from the creation of...