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Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2020
TikTok launches branded microdramas
The platform wants to tap into the popularity of episodic shorts by offering companies the opportunity to promote their own microseries content.
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Retrieved from WhatsApp on June 30, 2026
WhatsApp prompts users to choose a username ahead of update
In a promotional campaign fronted by athlete Anthony Joshua, the platform demonstrates how to choose a new name that will function as a primary ID.
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Retrieved from TikTok on June 30, 2026
TikTok partners with Madonna for ‘Confessions II’
The app will launch activations and events including an in-app live preview with iHeartRadio during the pop star’s July 2 album release party in London.
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Retrieved from Reddit on June 30, 2026
Reddit launches ‘People are the Best’ campaign
The platform’s new promotional message highlights the real conversations happening in-app each day and takes subtle aim at artificial intelligence.
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Retrieved from Google on June 30, 2026
Google adds features to Video Reach and Video View campaigns
YouTube and Google Ads will get expanded metrics to help advertisers gain more insight into how their spending drives results.
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Retrieved from Adam Mosseri/Instagram on June 29, 2026
Instagram tests more algorithm controls
The app’s Your Algorithm is getting new access points and features, but the experiments fail to address some of users’ biggest requests.
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Trump threatens tariffs over EU digital taxes
In a recent post on Truth Social, the U.S. president vowed to impose 100% tariffs on any country that implemented a digital services tax on an American company.
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Meta tries to limit liabilities in child harm cases
The company is lobbying lawmakers in California to protect itself from a proposed bill that could fine companies up to $1 million per child, per Politico.
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Retrieved from YouTube on February 01, 2024
YouTube adds AI-powered comment filtering
The new tools allow channel managers to group similar comments together for review, reply or deletion, streamlining control of user responses.
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Retrieved from Pew Research on June 29, 2026
ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool for people in the US
Most users are turning to artificial intelligence for help with searches, with less than a quarter using them for image generation, according to research from Pew.
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Retrieved from Meta on November 23, 2022
Meta plans to replace 90% of content review staff with AI
Despite the recent Instagram breach, the company said 50% of its content review is done by artificial intelligence, and that number will grow by year’s end, per Axios.
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Retrieved from Google on June 26, 2026
YouTube Studio display gets a round of updates
Creators will now be able to find a consolidated listing of video alerts, look at revenue estimates and review an Account Status page.
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Retrieved from Virtue AI on June 26, 2026
Meta poaches top talent from Virtue AI
Three founders from the artificial intelligence security startup will help to stress-test and improve Meta’s AI safety protocols.
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Retrieved from Julia Cabral Flavin/LinkedIn on June 25, 2026
LinkedIn tests suggested feeds
The move is designed to broaden user exposure and engagement in the app, and echoes a similar alternative feed test from last year.
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Retrieved from Meta on June 25, 2026
Meta launches integrated booking for lead ads
The Facebook-only update integrates third-party platforms including Calendly and is designed to streamline the signup process.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
LinkedIn automates job application process for premium users
The platform’s Premium Apply Assistant will use artificial intelligence to pre-fill applications and even add cover letters for suitable roles.
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Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta outlines best practices for AI-generated multimedia ads
The company’s updated creation tools are designed to help advertisers maximize their performance by generating multiple ad variations to find the best fit.
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Retrieved from Meta on June 24, 2026
Meta launches new AI glasses models
The trio of new models includes a collaboration with Kylie Jenner and offers a lower price point than the company’s previous releases.
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Meta considers entering prediction markets
The company is reportedly developing a new app similar to Polymarket and Kalshi, according to The New York Times.
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Retrieved from Google on June 24, 2026
YouTube releases updated ad metrics tools
Brands can search for trending content and get data on organic performance via parent company Google’s Insights Finder.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on June 24, 2026
Snapchat highlights its user engagement
Parent company Snap commissioned a report that found its social platform outranked other apps in many key performance elements.
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Retrieved from TikTok on June 24, 2026
TikTok partners with fitness tracking app
The platform is creating a pan-European Local Movement Fund with Strava to help empower regional exercise clubs and communities.
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Retrieved from TikTok on June 23, 2026
TikTok adds new AI creation tools for marketers
The company’s artificial intelligence-powered Symphony Agent will generate new promotions based on trending campaigns, text and visual prompts.
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Retrieved from Cred on June 23, 2026
Meta buys stake in Cred, appoints founder to lead WhatsApp
Meta invested $900 million for 20% of the India-based fintech firm and tapped Kunal Shah to succeed Will Cathcart at the messaging app.
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Instagram expands to Samsung Smart TV
The platform is now available on the majority of connected television devices in the U.S. and has begun testing new viewing features.
