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TikTok introduced Agentic Hub, a new centralized collection of AI tools and resources for advertisers. Integrated with TikTok's Model Context Protocol server, the hub enables broader use of AI commands and models in campaign workflows, including creative generation, catalog management, and audience insight. Early partners include HubSpot, Wix, Constant Contact, and Mobvista.
Meta has launched new Instagram Stories features exclusively for its AI-powered smart glasses, adding interactive formats like Spin View, multi-cam sync, and enhanced editing tools. These updates aim to boost user engagement and serve as a promotional vehicle for Meta's evolving wearable line.
Quarterhill announced it has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by the Illinois Department of Transportation to install and maintain traffic data collection sites in northeastern Illinois, including the Chicago metropolitan area. The initial contract term is three years, with renewal options extending up to ten years.
TikTok is extending its Growth Max advertising solution to support branded microdramas, allowing businesses to promote episodic content directly in the app. The move follows the format's $1.3 billion U.S. revenue in 2025 and the launch of PineDrama in early 2026.
TikTok announced a partnership with Madonna for her upcoming album 'Confessions II', including a global LIVE premiere with iHeartRadio, pop-up events in New York and London, and a dedicated in-app experience, as the platform strengthens its role in music discovery.
Pinterest is rolling out a new markets view within its ads platform, designed to help businesses expand Pin campaigns into foreign markets. The tool provides regional performance data, including local currency, impressions, and pin clicks, along with features like auto-translation and currency conversion. Advertisers can also download report data and adjust investment per region. The update is part of Pinterest's broader international selling overview, complementing multi-country campaigns and ad groups. The markets view listing will be available to all ad partners soon.
Meta is pushing California lawmakers to amend AB 2, a bill that would impose fines up to $1 million per child for social media platforms failing protective standards. The move follows a March ruling that held Meta and YouTube liable for $6 million in damages. Meta's lobbying spending reached $26.3 million in 2025, reflecting its broader political strategy to mitigate regulatory risks.
Instagram 正在测试多种新方式，让用户更便捷地控制应用内的推荐内容，包括简化访问路径、在 Reels 流中插入控制选项，以及引入对话式提示来优化推荐。
In its lawsuit, Prime Inc. claims that fuel used for its trailer refrigeration units should be considered 'non-highway, non-taxable commercial use,' and therefore it is entitled to tax credits. The IRS has rejected part of its refund claims for 2018 to 2021, and the company is now seeking judicial relief.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, in partnership with Champion Tire & Wheel, completed a round-trip cross-country platooning autonomous transport from June 12 to 26, delivering equipment for NASCAR events. The technology involved manned trucks electronically linked to following autonomous trucks, covering approximately 6,000 miles with an average of 10 driving hours per day. The company stated that this validated the feasibility of platooning technology in improving efficiency, expanding capacity, and alleviating driver shortages.