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• A US-based media network, Tenet Media, which produces content for right-wing influencers like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, was largely funded by Russian state-backed news outlet RT, according to a federal indictment. The US Department of Justice claims Tenet Media received nearly $10 million from RT to push pro-Kremlin content, while the influencers involved, who have large followings, say they were unaware of the Russian ties.

• Following Brazil's ban of X due to its failure to curb misinformation, many Brazilian users are flocking to alternative platforms like Bluesky and Meta’s Threads. With X's local office shut down and no immediate plans for reinstatement, these competitors are seeing significant growth in the region.

• ICYMI - Alex Cooper, the force behind the hit “Call Her Daddy” podcast, has signed a multiyear deal with SiriusXM worth up to $125 million, replacing Spotify as her main platform. Starting in 2025, the agreement will give SiriusXM exclusive rights to Cooper’s content and advertising, while “Call Her Daddy” will remain accessible on Spotify.

• VidCon has been sold to Informa by Paramount Global, which is currently merging with Skydance. This move signals growing interest in the creator space. While VidCon has struggled to keep up with newer events, Informa's acquisition could give it a fresh boost and rekindle interest in the convention.

• LinkedIn announced a new Gen Z-focused podcast called Let's Talk Offline. The show will explore what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career, tailored for the Gen Z audience.

• Hollywood is tapping into TikTok and Roblox to drive more people to theatres, using tools like TikTok’s Spotlight and viral trends to influence moviegoers. TikTok says its users are 44% likelier to watch movies in theatres, with creator collaborations and viral challenges boosting ticket sales.

Meta

• is shutting down its Spark platform, which means AR filters created by brands and creators will disappear by January 14, 2025.

Instagram

• rolled out comments for Stories

TikTok

• announced its US Election Center to help its community access reliable information about the upcoming election.

Youtube

• announced it would allow Shorts creators to add text and filters, including emojis, to their Shorts thumbnails on IOS and Android devices.

Threads

• now supports rotating the screen for full-screen images and videos on iOS

LinkedIn

• The Biden-Harris administration shared the first-ever White House post on LinkedIn last Friday.
  has added the ability to edit your scheduled posts on the platform.

X

• now lets you ‘request a Community Note‘ for a post.

• now offering a 14-day free trial of its Premium subscription.

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