eicker.media ❖ social mediaAn 81-year-old TikToker has become a global hit after his wife challenged him to gain 100 followers, proving age is no barrier to social media success. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce844e85ldeo #Media #ShortFormVideo #TikTok
The wedding planning algorithm has transformed from helpful tool to overwhelming pressure machine. Brides report feeling stressed, anxious and unable to make decisions without consulting TikTok or Instagram first. https://www.404media.co/wedding-planning-algorithm-weddingtok/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo
Most parents think social media hurt their teen's sleep and mental health. A Pew study finds 44% of parents say their teen spends too much time on TikTok, compared with 28% of teens themselves. Parents are most comfortable with Instagram. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2026/04/15/what-parents-say-about-their-teens-uses-of-social-media/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo
AMC will stream the premiere of its new comedy 'The Audacity' on TikTok in 21 three-minute segments starting Sunday. The show, about Silicon Valley, will be split into bite-sized chunks as the network aims to build buzz among younger viewers. Viewers can watch the full premiere on AMC+ or Samsung TV Plus. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/11/amc-will-stream-the-audacity-premiere-in-21-parts-on-tiktok/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo
Instagram is expanding its movie-rating-inspired content restrictions for teens to more countries internationally, after launching the feature in limited markets last year. The system rates content similar to films - with age ratings for violence, nudity and other sensitive material. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/09/instagram-expands-its-movie-inspired-content-restriction-for-teens-internationally/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo
Instagram is allowing creators to schedule their Trial Reels, letting them decide when non-followers see fresh content. The feature helps align posts with regional engagement times. Trial Reels let creators test new content with non-followers before upgrading to reach their full audience. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-allows-creators-to-schedule-trial-reels/816549/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Instagram
Kent Wildlife Trust removed highland cows from a nature reserve after warnings to visitors were ignored. More than 300,000 TikTok videos were tagged with the hashtag, drawing people to get too close to the animals. The constant pressure affects the cows' ability to behave naturally, the trust said. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw8vz1jze0o #Media #ShortFormVideo #TikTok
Unofficial PetaPixel BotSocial Media Users are Less Active on Platforms Due to Rise of Short-Form Video https://petapixel.com/2026/04/03/social-media-users-are-less-active-on-platforms-due-to-rise-of-short-form-video/ #shortformvideo #unitedkingdom #socialmedia #Technology #instagram #Culture #tiktok #ofcom #News
Ofcom research shows fewer UK adults are posting their own content on social media, with experts linking this shift to platforms prioritising short-form video. The findings highlight changing user behaviour as algorithmic feeds increasingly favour TikTok-style content over personal updates. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqk718l4neo #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Ofcom
TikTok is testing emoji-based games that users can play inside direct messages, joining similar efforts from Threads and LinkedIn to boost engagement within the app. The feature is available globally and aims to keep users in conversations longer. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-tests-in-app-dm-games/816423/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #TikTok
