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Stand-up comics on selling specials to the streamers: 'You do not need them'

LOS ANGELES — Netflix's first live stand-up special, Chris Rock's "Selective Outrage," was an all-around success for the streamer, landing among its Top 10 U.S. shows for the week and becoming Nielsen's most streamed comedy special in a measurement week, with 798 million viewing minutes. And it earned Rock $20…

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Can the Rally Continue for Meta Platforms?

After plunging more than -64% in 2022, shares of Meta Platforms (META ) are up +134% this year and are the second-best-performing mega-cap technology stock this year, behind Nvidia (NVDA ). Although Meta Platform’s share price has more than tripled from its 7-1/2 year low in November, its valuation is...

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Snapchat just announced a bunch of changes to win the creator war

The social media company wants to create more "homegrown" viral stars, but the move raises privacy concerns.

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As TikTok remains in limbo, it’s time for YouTube Shorts to have a major glow-up

As lawmakers in the U.S. debate whether or not to ban TikTok permanently, Google and Meta should start thinking about how it can capitalize on this moment with Shorts and Reels, analysts suggest.

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Exhibition charts The Reels' rise from a Dubbo woolshed to revered Australian rock band

An exhibition in the band's hometown explores the group's beginnings in the 1970s, their role at the forefront of Australia's 1980s new wave scene, and examines their legacy and enduring influence.

ABC News

Why Reels is Mark Zuckerberg's biggest math problem

This is happening as the company announced short-form video from viral creators as a key part of its growth.

Fortune

Technology: Now You Can Send Digital Gifts To Your Favourite Instagram Creator; Find Out How

The most interesting development is that Instagrammers will soon be able to create their own NFTs and sell them directly to their fans, both on and off the app, according to Mashable. Read on for details:

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Will TikTok Get Banned In The US? Over 60% Of Benzinga's Twitter Followers Say This

Leading social platform TikTok has become one of the most downloaded and used apps around the world with growing interest in the U.S. Facing security concerns with links to China, the app faces a potential ban in the U.S. Here’s what Benzinga followers think could happen.

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Leaked Data From Meta Revealed A Heap Of Tea About Insta Reels How They Stack Up To TikTok

It's time to BeReel?

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Has TikTok surpassed Instagram as fashion’s favorite social media app?

Instagram has been a leading fashion source for over a decade. But algorithm changes are pushing stylish users away.

Input

Bubble Rap: Susie Lau isn’t ready to move to Instagram’s new video beat

Our columnist is with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian on this one – the new Instagram algorithm pushing Reels videos to the fore is freaking her out

Evening Standard

Creators of popular Facebook reels converge in Kochi

Event a platform for collaboration among content creators

The Hindu

The Head Of Instagram Has Explained Why The App Has Gone To Shit No, He’s Not Sorry

He admitted the Reels update is "not yet good".

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Instagram's pivot to Reels tanked general engagement, study shows

Average Instagram engagement has decreased by about 44 percent since 2019.

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Social Media: Meta launches Instagram Reels APIs for developers

Reels APIs will be made available to a number of endpoints on the Instagram Platform for developers, according to a statement from Meta. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Wondering what to do with your salary? These Indian financial influencers can help you save money

Given that Income Tax season is upon us, watch out for the growing crop of young financial influencers doling out advice with skits, reels and buttered parathas

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Instagram Update: '1 minute music' for reels and stories introduced in India

Instagram has introduced '1 Minute Music', a collection of music and folk clips available for use only on Instagram reels or stories. This includes music from over 200 Indian artists to inspire users in India to create more engaging content. Read more on Dynamite News:

Benzinga

Jim Cramer Names Meta Platforms Top Pick For CNBC Stock Draft: His Reasoning Might Surprise You

In honor of the NFL Draft, which kicks off Thursday, CNBC holds an annual Stock Draft featuring stock picks from market professionals, athletes, celebrities and even social media influencers. The goal is to select stocks that will outperform and record the largest percentage gains between now and the Super Bowl.

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Improved Costs, Reels Growth, Attractive Multiples: What 6 Analysts Are Saying About Meta Platforms Post Earnings

Shares of social media and metaverse company Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) traded higher Wednesday after market close. The move came after the company reported first-quarter financial results. Here are the key takeaways from the earnings report from analysts.

Benzinga

Why Facebook Parent Meta Is 'Executing Well In Difficult Environment'

It was a turnaround of sorts for Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) Wednesday as the social media giant rebounded from the fourth quarter's disappointing performance.

Benzinga

UBS Remains Bullish On This Social Media Giant - Read Why

UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley raised the price target on Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) to $300 from $280 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. The price target implies an upside of 29.4%. The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war is more than offset by the company's lower operating expense estimates. Also Read: From 'Facebook' To 'Meta,' 'Facebookers' To…

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Meta says pivot to video is working as it shoves Reels in front of users

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Benzinga

Here's Why Morgan Stanley Slashed Facebook Parent Meta's Price Target by 10%

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak lowered the price target on Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) to $325 from $360 and reiterated Overweight. The price target implies an upside of 59.7%. Nowak noted lower near-term monetization of Reels. Benchmark analyst Mark Zgutowicz harbored similar feelings and therefore initiated coverage on the stock with a Hold and without any…

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Facebook shares collapse after TikTok steals user attention

Facebook’s user growth faltered in the latest quarter, the first stagnation in the social network’s history, part of dire earnings that caused Meta Platforms Inc’s stock to collapse 20% in pre-market trading on Thursday, wiping about $200 billion from its market value.

Benzinga

Here's Why Stifel Is Bullish On Meta

Stifel analyst Mark Kelley resumed coverage of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) with a Buy rating and $400 price target. The price target implies an upside of 32.6%. The analyst is optimistic on the stock, particularly Reels and Commerce, despite the constant "drumbeat" of critical press, Kelley tells investors in a research note. He thinks the…

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