The Glitch Report: The Original Marketing Botcast

In today’s episode, we talk about how some Meta users are claiming their accounts automatically followed Donald Trump and JD Vance without their consent. We also discuss how the price of clicks on Google is climbing and NFL teams aren’t allowed to use Bluesky.

In today’s episode, we talk about how Instagram is trying to entice TikTok creators to come over to their platform—they’re offering up to $50,000 to post reels. We also talk about a recent study that reveals the latest video consumption trends and how the video editing app CapCut is back in the US.

In today’s episode, we talk about the new video feeds available on X and Bluesky. Will this investment in video pay off? We also talk about how, despite the US ban being lifted, ByteDance apps still aren’t available on Apple and Google’s app stores. Finally, we touch on Instagram’s shift to a new format.

In today’s episode, we talk about the TikTok ban that wasn’t. The platform went offline for about half a day in the US before they came back online. We also discuss Google saying they can detect AI content and some new features for Instagram creators.

 In today’s episode, we talk about yesterday’s SEO outage. Google experienced a significant outage that disrupted its search indexing systems, leading to global malfunctions in various SEO tools. We also discuss how TikTok users are flocking to RedNote ahead of the US ban and the IAB’s predictions for ad spend in 2025.

In today’s episode, we talk about a network of fake sports websites that are designed to mimic established brands. They’re not just deceiving readers—they’re also deceiving advertisers. We also discuss Coors’ Light’s “Monday’s Light” campaign and Bluesky’s new photo app.

In today’s episode, we talk about the dispute between WordPress and WP Engine. Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, warned that such legal battles could jeopardize the future of the platform. We also talk about how brands are are seeing an influx of traffic from ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and how marketers are increasingly prioritizing automation investments.

In today’s episode, we talk about the $7 billion ad fraud case against Meta. The suit alleges that Facebook and Instagram inflated their “potential reach” advertising metrics by up to 400%. We also discuss the possibility of TikTok’s US operations being sold to Elon Musk and Google losing some search market share.

In today’s episode, we talk about the upcoming TikTok ban on January 19th. The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments regarding the ban, and observers suggest the justices are inclined to uphold it. We also discuss some new customization options from ChatGPT and how Instagram is surveying users on paying for engagement.

 In today’s episode, we talk about Google’s claim that they’ve developed an AI model capable of mimicking an individual’s thought patterns after just a two-hour interview. We also discuss Amazon allowing retailers to utilize its ad services on their own websites and physical stores, and how Google search rankings correlate to ChatGPT mentions.

In today’s episode, we talk about Lemon8, Bytedance’s other social media app that could be an option for creators if TikTok gets banned. We also talk about a new study that shows consumers like when brands jump on trends and a new tool by YouTube that allows you to create shorts from your long-form content.

In today’s episode, we talk about Meta’s decision to delete its fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven moderation model. We also discuss the new AMA (Ask Me Anything) ads available on Reddit and the Getty Images/Shutterstock merger.

In today’s episode, we take a look at the early sales figures from the 2024 holiday shopping season. What can we learn from this data? We also talk about a recent announcement fro OpenAI that they believe they can develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the emergence of micro influencer marketing.

In today’s episode, we talk about a recent statement by Google’s John Mueller who says startups don’t need a blog to be successful. We also discuss how Meta is deleting its AI profiles after some backlash, and TikTok is saying they’ll refund businesses that invest in ads if the platform gets banned in the US.

 In today’s episode, we talk about the recent warning issued by Google about JavaScript. Apparently, it can impact your site’s search rankings if you’re not careful. We also discuss a recent study about website privacy and Bluesky recently adding a “Trending Topics” feature.

In today’s episode, we talk about Meta’s plan to introduce millions of AI users to Facebook and Instagram. Will this boost engagement or just lead to everyone talking to robots? We also discuss Google’s recent statement about SEO and some predictions about the future of AI.

In today’s episode, Kai and Luna break down the biggest marketing stories of 2024, including the emergence of Bluesky, ChatGPT’s new search capabilities, the potential ban of TikTok in the US, Google’s monopoly, and more.

In today’s episode, we talk about Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, marking a significant advancement in artificial intelligence capabilities. We also discuss the most overhyped marketing trends in 2024 and whether hashtags are still relevant or dead.

In today’s episode, we talk about how the Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s First Amendment challenge against their potential ban in the US. We also discuss the top-performing YouTube ads in 2024 and some new updates to Google’s Performance Max campaigns.

In today’s episode, we talk about the new phone service launched by ChatGPT. You can now dial 1-800-ChatGPT to access the AI via phone (no internet connection required). We also talk about how TikTik recently deleted millions of videos and Gartner’s three predictions for consumers in 2025.

In today’s episode, we talk about a recent extortion scheme that took place on Bluesky. Does this change your view on the platform? We also discuss a projection that AI will influence over $200B in sales and how Threads is testing a post-scheduling feature.

In today’s episode, we talk about the potential upcoming TikTok. In a new twist, President-elect Donald Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to discuss the situation. We also discuss Google’s new image and video models and how ChatGPT is now offering free access to web search, previously reserved for Premium users.

In today’s episode, we talk about some recent predictions made by SEO experts. What will search look like in 2025? We also discuss the most downloaded apps in November and how Instagram is testing scheduled DM messages.

In today’s episode, we talk about a significant upgrade to ChatGPT: It can now perform video analysis. We also discuss a report that details the latest data around CMS’s for 2024 (is WordPress still on top?) and a new Instagram feature that lets you test your Reel content with non-audiences.

In today’s episode, we talk about how Amazon has entered the car market. Can you really see yourself buying a car on Amazon? We also discuss the repetitive ads on sports streaming services and the 150 updates that Spotify recently released.