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  • LinkedIn Logo
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    Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
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    LinkedIn tests simplified UI

    Function menus on both desktop and mobile have been consolidated and some posts will see longer lead-ins as the platform experiments with new navigation options.  

  • YouTube Microdrama
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    Retrieved from YouTube on October 28, 2026
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    YouTube adds microdrama subscriptions

    The company said the format garnered more than 6.5 billion views in the first half of 2026.

  • Meta logo
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    Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
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    Meta adds individual performance data for ad creative

    The company’s Ad Manager platform now offers a “Breakdown” feature that outlines insights into specific promotional elements, albeit with certain limitations.

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    Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
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    YouTube tests reduced payment threshold for creators

    The platform is experimenting with a cash-out option set at $20 rather than the current $100, which could open doors to more video producers.

  • LinkedIn Pulse
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    Retrieved from LinkedIn on October 28, 2026
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    LinkedIn launches data insights hub

    The platform’s Economic Graph has been renamed LinkedIn Pulse and reimagined as a channel for global labor market analysis.

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    Instagram rolls out limited Features test in the US

    New long-form video formats will provide expanded ways for creators to engage with their audiences.

  • Pew social media news
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    Retrieved from Pew Research on October 27, 2026
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    More than half of US adults use social media to get their news

    A new report from Pew found that the percentage of Americans who use apps to stay connected to current events has risen sharply over the last four years.

  • TikTok top view guide
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    Retrieved from TikTok on October 27, 2026
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    TikTok playbook outlines the value of its high-end ad options

    The app’s Top View and Pulse Premiere solutions provide premium placement opportunities during peak viewing events.

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    Australia’s proposed algorithmic opt-out gets pushback

    Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri and conservative commentator Michael Shellenberger have separately opposed aspects of the regulations.

  • Meta logo
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    Retrieved from Meta on October 29, 2021
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    Meta delays business terms update over data scraping concerns

    The company’s latest commercial services agreement has been postponed while regulators in the EU and the U.K. get clarity, according to Reuters.

  • Holidays on X
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    Retrieved from X on October 25, 2026
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    X provides holiday campaign tips

    Recommendations include keeping ads short, using natural language and featuring clear calls to action.

  • Edits for Duo
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    Retrieved from Meta on October 25, 2026
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    Edits comes to iPhone Duo and desktop

    Meta’s video editing app was optimized for Apple’s new folding screen device and a soon-to-be-released desktop version is currently being tested.

  • TikTok USDS
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    Retrieved from TikTok USDS on February 03, 2026
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    TikTok US shares Q2 account enforcement data

    The platform said it removed more than 14 million fake accounts and prevented nearly 65 million spam accounts from being created.

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    Meta hit with $25B fine over privacy breaches

    A New Mexico judge ordered the company to pay damages after a jury found Meta guilty of exposing user data, per Reuters.

  • Meta apps
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    Retrieved from Meta on October 23, 2026
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    Meta offers insights on individual platform growth

    Alongside its third quarter earnings, the company revealed usage notes and engagement data for Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

  • LinkedIn B2B attribution guide
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    Retrieved from LinkedIn on October 22, 2026
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    LinkedIn publishes new guide to B2B conversion tracking

    The overview offers information on gauging promotional performance and includes a clear step-by-step breakdown of what to do.

  • Meta Muse logo
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    Retrieved from Meta on September 23, 2026
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    Meta says shopping is Muse’s primary use case

    On a third quarter earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg touted the artificial intelligence agent’s download numbers and outlined its benefits.

  • Snapchat AI shift
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    Retrieved from Snapchat on October 23, 2026
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    Snapchat says some AI users are willing to trade privacy for utility

    A new study examines the evolving attitudes about artificial intelligence tools and data collection.

  • Google Gemini for business
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    Retrieved from Google on October 22, 2026
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    Google adds brand management tools to Gemini

    The artificial intelligence-powered platform now includes a refreshed landing page, support for third-party apps and more image generation abilities.

  • Meta Q3 2026
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    Retrieved from Meta on October 22, 2026
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    Meta adds users and revenue as AI costs climb

    Revenue rose 26% year over year in the third quarter to nearly $65 billion, but expenses were up 68% due to capital expenditures.

  • YouTube logo
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    Retrieved from YouTube on February 01, 2024
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    YouTube adds temporary pause for hacked accounts

    The new security feature is designed to keep creator channels safe by preventing bad actors from uploading content or starting livestreams.

  • Edits app
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    Retrieved from Meta on February 03, 2025
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    Meta shares more information on Edits Plus subscriptions

    The company said paying users will get extra storage but did not reveal a pricing structure or offer details about when new features would roll out.

  • Specs Downey Jr.
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    Retrieved from Snap on October 21, 2026
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    Snap taps Robert Downey Jr. to promote Specs

    The actor was named chief customer experience officer and will create videos demonstrating the capabilities of the company’s augmented reality glasses.

  • Australian flag
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    Retrieved from National Museum of Australia on September 13, 2024
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    Australia prepares to sue social platforms over age violations

    Bloomberg reported that the government plans to sue Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube for alleged noncompliance with a nationwide ban on teen users.

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    Retrieved from Reddit on March 28, 2024
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    Reddit adds AI-powered ad guidance tools

    The platform has a new campaign planner element and a way for brands to improve their optimization scores using customized recommendations.