Daily Minute Master Series
January 13, 2026
by Corey Padveen
Marketing News and Updates
TikTok Adds Channel Sales Experts to Marketing Partners Program
TikTok is expanding its Marketing Partners Program once again, this time with a new “Channel Sales Partner” element, which will connect prospective TikTok advertisers to platform expertise that’s aligned with their specific business requirements.
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Meta’s Cutting 10% of Staff in Its Reality Labs Division
As reported by The New York Times, Meta is making the cuts in order to enhance its focus on AI, as opposed to its metaverse project.
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Pinterest Says That Gen Z Users are Finding Themselves in Pins
Pinterest is making a pitch to marketers looking to connect with Gen Z consumers, by highlighting how the app facilitates discovery, without the pressure of aligning with broader trends or making users feel like they’re being told what to think.
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Meta Says its Removed 540k Teen Accounts in Australia
Meta has shared an update on its efforts to align with Australia’s new teen social media ban, which puts the onus on social platforms to keep all teens under the age of 16 off their platforms, or face significant financial penalties.
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Google Announces AI-Powered Updates for Retailers
As the online shopping process evolves, Google is looking to help retailers tap into the latest era of AI-assisted discovery, and maximize sales opportunities via AI-assisted means.
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Apple Selects Google’s Gemini For New AI-Powered Siri
Apple is partnering with Google to power its AI features, including a major Siri upgrade expected later this year. The companies announced the multi-year collaboration on Monday. Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology will serve as the foundation for the next generation of Apple Foundation Models.
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