Snapchat has launched a new 'AI Clips' Lens format that turns a single photo into a five-second video using AI. Developers can create and publish a Lens in minutes without external tools, directly challenging TikTok and Instagram's video creation features. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/snapchats-new-ai-clips-lens-format-turns-photos-into-five-second-videos/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Snapchat

YouTube is merging its creator and advertising tools into a single platform to streamline collaboration and affiliate marketing. The update aims to help creators better monetise their content while simplifying how brands can partner with them. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-adds-updated-tools-to-its-creator-partnership-program/815494/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #YouTube

Instagram has introduced an AI-powered transition feature for Stories that allows users to transform static images into animated videos directly within the app, expanding its creative tools against TikTok and YouTube Shorts competition. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-ai-transition-option-for-still-image-based-stories/815382/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #AI

TikTok star Taylor Frankie Paul was chosen to lead ABC's The Bachelorette in a bid to attract younger viewers to the ageing franchise. However, ABC dropped her just before the premiere after 2023 footage emerged showing her allegedly attacking her ex-boyfriend. The decision highlights the risks of casting social media influencers in traditional media roles. #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #TikTok https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9vd35jgqqo

Meta's Edits app has introduced new cinematic effects and enhanced editing controls, strengthening its competition with TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The update adds more creative tools for creators producing short-form video content. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/edits-adds-more-effects-and-enhanced-editing-controls/815271/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Meta

Facebook Will Pay Creators $3K Per Month to Post Videos https://petapixel.com/2026/03/20/facebook-will-pay-creators-3k-per-month-to-post-videos/ #shortformvideo #instagram #Facebook #creator #youtube #tiktok #reels #News #meta

YouTube has launched a new AI-powered Reimagine option for Shorts that enables viewers to generate their own videos based on scenes from clips. The feature expands creative tools on the short-form video platform as competition intensifies. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-launches-ai-powered-reimagine-option-for-shorts/815153/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #YouTube

YouTube has announced a new partnership with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, enabling approved creators to access match footage, publish highlights, Shorts and behind-the-scenes content. FIFA media partners can live-stream the first 10 minutes of every match, with select full match streams available. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-partners-with-fifa-on-exclusive-world-cup-elements/815014/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #YouTube

The US-Israel war with Iran is being called 'the first TikTok war', with the USA putting out memes online mixing footage of missiles with cartoons and game footage. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3ewg5vwyjzo #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #TikTok