Digiday·2026-06-01

As feeds become entertainment hubs, marketers rethink social’s role

A quick scroll through social media video feeds would likely surface a slew of new programming types — a branded sitcom or game show, creator storytelling and ad-supported microdramas. Social media platforms used to be digital town squares, opening up interaction between brands and shoppers. Now, platforms function more as short-form entertainment hubs. The quiet shift is forcing brand marketers t

A quick scroll through social media video feeds would likely surface a slew of new programming types — a branded sitcom or game show, creator storytelling and ad-supported microdramas. Social media platforms used to be digital town squares, opening up interaction between brands and shoppers. Now, platforms function more as short-form entertainment hubs. The quiet shift is forcing brand marketers t