An Instagram post asked self-identified straight men to share the gayest thing they’d ever done. One guy admitted the gayest thing he’s done was raising his hand in a club when the DJ asked who had a birthday. TAGS: instagram, social-media, straight-men, lgbtq, club-culture

This issue covers rising AI chatbot use in the US and how marketers are shifting from X to platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts. It also dives into signal-based GTM tactics, the pitfalls of AI-driven search hacks, new Bing AI visibility tools, JS rendering tests in assistants, and tips for building cult brands.

This issue of TLDR Marketing covers nine new LinkedIn features and how to use them, argues that sentiment scores alone miss real social insights, and offers practical tips on subject lines, AI use, and experiment design. It also highlights debates around under-16 social media bans, AI’s role as an augment rather than replacement, confidence scoring flaws, and emerging hybrid AI verification models.

LinkedIn now lets multiple profiles or Pages co-author one post, listing every collaborator at the top and delivering the content across all their networks. It uses an invite-and-accept flow like Instagram’s collab posts and works for both personal profiles and brand Pages. The feature is in beta and aims to boost reach, credibility, and shared ownership in creator-brand partnerships.

This roundup covers nine quick marketing updates, from Lipton’s local creator hubs and Starbucks’ employee-driven TikTok ads to LinkedIn’s collaborative posts and TikTok’s AI ad tools. You’ll also find fresh meeting formats, an AI e-commerce flywheel and a webinar on getting your product recommended in AI search.

Doug Boneparth tweets that his year is unfolding exactly as he intended. The brief post reflects his confidence in meeting current goals.

The user @hopes_revenge posts a brief complaint demanding the return of their own tweet. It’s a direct, humorous call-out over content ownership on the platform.

Lucas Yiu, former head of Loewe’s TikTok strategy, explains how he broke luxury conventions by using raw, iPhone-shot videos that drove tens of millions of views. He covers winning internal buy-in, picking creators by vibe, and why authentic, organic content outperforms polished campaigns, then shares his new consultancy focus and future social trends.

This entry quotes LindyMan via PaulSkallas in a single line: “The best gym.” It offers no additional context or commentary, leaving interpretation open.

The author mocks young influencers, boasting they looked good at 20 despite living on Boone’s Farm, Marlboro Lights, and ramen noodles. They challenge these influencers to wait until they’re 50 before claiming any real influence.

The S&P 500 rebounded from a 10% drop to a new high in just 11 sessions, marking the quickest V-shaped recovery on record. Big investors warn valuations look stretched, but higher cash supplies and record corporate profits may justify today’s lofty multiples. Meanwhile, semiconductors and AI infrastructure lead gains while software lags, and social media use has peaked globally except in North America.

The author highlights two outrageous tweets: one woman bragging about her “tits cannons” and making her submissive lick her toes, and a man injecting his son’s blood while sharing his girlfriend’s top 1% vaginal microbiome report. They call this the funniest morning scroll they’ve had.

A user posts a one-line tweet saying “I feel attacked,” expressing a strong, personal reaction without further context. The message relies on readers interpreting the implied humor or discomfort behind the phrase.

The post quips that a brief scene “could be a sitcom cold open,” suggesting a setup so quirky or absurd it feels like the opening bit of a comedy show. It captures that instant of everyday oddity framed as TV-ready humor.

The user posts a one-line tweet stating, “I’m trying to get this high tonight.” It’s a brief, casual declaration of their plan or mood for the evening.

A Twitter post notes that a new TikTok is circulating wildly, with husbands sending it to their wives en masse. User @bebookled calls it “one of the best TikToks” they’ve ever seen.

Andreessen Horowitz and angel investors have seeded Monitoring the Situation (MTS), a media startup that streams live interviews and analysis of tech, business, politics, and culture on X. MTS aims to replicate CNN’s rolling-news concept online by hosting experts and main characters of the moment to decode events as they unfold.

Nate Silver recounts how Facebook and Twitter once drove traffic by rewarding emotional, low-quality content, undermining analytical journalism like FiveThirtyEight’s. He shows that social media now contributes almost nothing to his Substack’s audience while Twitter’s top-engaged accounts remain extreme, partisan, and low-quality.

The article discusses how San Francisco's tech social scene is now dominated by people who are "terminally online." It explores how relationships and trust are formed through mutual connections on platforms like X, shifting the dynamics of in-person events and interactions.

This article emphasizes the untapped potential of LinkedIn for founders seeking customers and investors. It offers practical tips for creating engaging posts that highlight metrics, build narratives, and leverage pre-existing credibility, while addressing the initial discomfort of posting.

This tweet simply says “happy easter!!” as a brief holiday greeting. It offers no further commentary or media.

The thread discusses the current state of Ethereum's leadership, highlighting the challenges of external pressures on decision-making within the Ethereum Foundation. It emphasizes the negative impact of a toxic social media environment on attracting top talent and addresses misconceptions regarding leadership and competitive strategies.

The official website of Lucy Dacus features her music, videos, and tour information, including the latest album "Forever Is A Feeling." Fans can access her store, sign up for updates, and follow her on various social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Additionally, the site highlights her collaborations with boygenius and provides options to listen to her discography.

Comparison can lead to negative emotions and dissatisfaction, especially in the age of social media. By reframing how we view our experiences and shifting focus to others' challenges or our own past hardships, we can cultivate gratitude and a more positive mindset. The author shares personal strategies for overcoming the detrimental effects of comparison.

Claiming a unique username on social apps can be a challenge, but using your own domain as a handle offers a solution. Open social apps and the AT protocol allow users to own their data and seamlessly log into various platforms with a single identity tied to their domain. This shift empowers users to control their social presence and data management.