Though it's still too early to predict the long-term ramifications of Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework on social platforms, Twitter in the short term appears to have avoided significant impact. The hit to revenue was "less than expected," and the company has incorporated ongoing modest expectations into its Q4 guidance, per a letter to shareholders.

Gen Zers prefer brands that are authentic, with 82% saying they trust a company more if it uses images of real customers in its advertising, while 72% said they're more likely to buy from a company that contributes to social causes. Product quality, positive ratings and reviews and customer service are the top three characteristics that establish trust in a brand among Gen Zers, the survey found.