Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown we will discuss Telegram, Youtube's new ad retargeting capabilities, the Top 10 most downloaded apps in the world and more. Let's dive in!
Telegram Founder Arrest- What Does It Mean for Us?
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was reportedly detained in France, stirring concerns about digital privacy and security. This incident underscores the challenges faced by platforms advocating for user privacy and highlights the importance of secure communication channels for missions to protect their work and the safety of those they engage with online.
The effects this will have on Telegram as a platform, and thus, missions teams utilizing Telegram for digital evangelism is yet to be determined.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://time.com/7015129/pavel-durov-arrest-france-telegram/
What is As of July 2024, the most downloaded apps globally for both iOS and Android are:
1. Instagram
2. TikTok
3. Facebook
4. WhatsApp
5. Temu
6. Telegram
7. Threads
8. CapCut
9. Snapchat
10. Messenger
With four of the top ten apps owned by Meta, the data underscores Meta's dominance in the digital space. Mission teams focused on digital engagement should evaluate the most effective platforms in their regions, though Meta's apps remain a cost-effective and highly manageable choice for many mission efforts globally. Ignoring their potential would be a missed opportunity.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://appfigures.com/resources/insights/20240823?f=2
Google now allows advertisers to create remarketing audiences based on specific YouTube creator videos, expanding beyond the traditional method of targeting viewers of their own channels. For mission teams, this means a more precise and strategic way to reach audiences who engage with content relevant to their cause or target audience goals.
Collaboration among Christian content creators and teams utilizing digital engagement is much easier allowing marketers to simple "Tap into," the audiences of other channels- such as the Jesus Film to fine tune their ad targeting.
Conversely, this type of targeting could also be used to target the audiences of non- Christian aligned channels helping to focus ad spend specifically on unreached groups.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://searchengineland.com/google-youtube-creator-based-audience-targeting-446043
Germany is pushing for social media platforms to adopt stronger image verification measures as part of a broader initiative to combat misinformation. This includes requiring platforms to authenticate and disclose whether an image has been altered.
This move reflects the ongoing tension between AI-generated and authentic content. While real images and videos enhance brand authenticity, AI-generated content can protect identities in sensitive locations. If Germany enacts this law, other countries may follow, potentially complicating the balance for mission teams operating in these areas.
For more on this, click the link:
Apple is expanding the capabilities of its web-crawling service, Applebot, to improve its AI tools, particularly for enhancing Siri and Spotlight search functionalities. This expansion involves increased web scraping, which could lead to more content from the internet being utilized in AI-driven applications. For Christian evangelistic teams, this development is a reminder of the growing presence of AI in content distribution and how their online materials might be used beyond their original intent.
Given the increasing sophistication of AI, mission teams need to be mindful of the content they publish online, particularly in ensuring that it aligns with their values and message. Understanding how AI platforms may scrape and repurpose this content is crucial for maintaining control over their digital presence. This awareness is particularly important for teams with limited technical expertise, as it underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive content from being misused or misinterpreted in AI-driven applications.
For more on this, click the link:
https://www.wired.com/story/applebot-extended-apple-ai-scraping/
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Author: Yari Soto and Cody Adams
Article Published: August 30th, 2024
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