Teenagers understand social media algorithms but want more control, study finds

Teenagers want a greater voice in the design and governance of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to ...
techtimes

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media platforms use complex algorithms to decide what content appears on each user's feed. These systems are designed to filter massive amounts of posts and prioritize the ones most likely to ...
Digital Journal

Social media algorithm markers for 2024

Emily is a thought leader in Digital Journal’s Insight Forum (become a member). Social media can make or break a brand. From the potential to go viral and increase brand awareness to the ability to ...

X is teaching its AI algorithm something social networks once understood

X is boosting posts among mutual followers after finding that relationship data was missing from its algorithm, exposing the gap between predicting engagement and creating conversations people ...
Phys.org

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as "for you," suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just "for you" but also "about ...
Psychology Today

Thwarting the Social Media Algorithm with Behavioural Science

Social media companies know the power of reinforcement and do their best to deliver this to you to keep you hooked. However, there are things you can do to counter-control these attempts to keep you ...
Forbes

Stories: The Ultimate Social Media Algorithm Hack

In the high-stakes world of digital marketing, "the algorithm" is often spoken of as a shadowy, unpredictable force that gatekeeps success. For small and medium-sized businesses, trying to keep up ...
The Conversation

TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the ‘For You’ page works

Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors. TikTok announced on Jan. 22, 2026, that it has formed TikTok ...

Social media and how they know you

Discover how social media algorithms use your digital footprints to predict your interests and personalize your online ...
Investopedia

Social Media Marketing (SMM): What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
Forbes

Social Media Marketing: The Ultimate Guide

Leeron is a New York-based writer who specializes in covering technology for small and mid-sized businesses. Her work has been featured in publications including Bankrate, Quartz, the Village Voice, ...