Going Viral Isn’t Cool Anymore. How Should Brands Show Up?
The cultural perception of social media is shifting, with many now questioning its original promise of connection. Brands face the challenge of marketing on these platforms while addressing their negative impacts. Recent policy changes and consumer backlash highlight a growing distrust in Big Tech and its influence on society.
- ▪In 2026, there is a cultural realization that social media has not fulfilled its promise of connection.
- ▪Australia has implemented the world's first social media ban for under-16s, reflecting growing concerns about online safety.
- ▪Two-thirds of people believe social media is negative for children, indicating a significant consumer backlash against these platforms.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 |
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TechnologyGoing Viral Isn’t Cool Anymore. How Should Brands Show Up?By Amy O’BrienMay 19, 2026Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThird spaces. Community. Anti-slop. Intention economy. Intellectual influencers. Subreddits. A return to long-form. Going offline. No followers. Craft. Questioning the way Big Tech monetizes our attention was once the reserve of tech columnists and fringe campaigners against online harm. But two decades into social media’s existence, the backlash against it has entered the cultural mainstream.
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