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Courtesy of Snapchat
Snapchat expands Dynamic Product Ads to Sponsored Snaps
The platform updated its commerce tools for retail advertisers ahead of the holiday promotional season, allowing brands to showcase products via Snap DMs.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 29, 2021
Meta expands Community Notes to Latin America
The company is starting to test its crowd-sourced moderation feature with 16 countries including Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador and Venezuela.
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Retrieved from @XFreeze/X on September 11, 2026
X rolls out number code access for DMs
The feature will let users generate unique, private 10-digit contact numbers to facilitate DMs with users they’re not connected to.
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Retrieved from Instagram on May 24, 2022
Instagram Chief warns against eliminating algorithms
Adam Mosseri told reporters in Australia that eliminating the algorithmic feed would create a less engaging experience for users.
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Courtesy of Snapchat
Snapchat adds event creation tools
The new features are designed to help users easily move from chats to real-life meetups, and aligns with the app’s larger focus on creating connections.
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Retrieved from Meta on September 10, 2026
Meta launches Muse personal AI
The artificial intelligence-powered agent is available for free as an app and an in-stream chatbot that responds to conversational queries and facilitates purchases.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2021
Snap CEO discusses ad development and AI
Evan Spiegel outlined Snapchat's priorities and highlighted the app’s positive association with wellbeing in a staff letter marking the company’s 15th anniversary.
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Retrieved from Meta on September 10, 2026
Meta keeps trying to make digital assistants happen
With the launch of Muse, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg is once again leaning into the idea of optimizing human experiences to maximize efficiency.
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Retrieved from X on January 11, 2024
X adds new anti-lawsuit provision to terms of service
The platform’s user responsibility agreement now requires waivers for class action and jury trials, even as the app faces a current court case.
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Courtesy of Pinterest
Pinterest shares insights into men’s trends
Hobby and recreational Pins are gaining traction, as are grooming tips, outdoor activities and communal gaming ideas.
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Courtesy of Meta
Threads updates profile analytics display
The platform rolled out an artificial intelligence-powered summary that offers trend insights on follower and viewer engagement.
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Retrieved from National Museum of Australia on September 13, 2024
Australia moves to enable algorithm opt-outs
New regulations will require social platforms to allow users to set chronological feeds as the default.
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Will removing algorithmic sorting improve social media?
A move by Australia’s government to switch feeds to chronological defaults may prove to be a trial balloon for other markets to gauge impact and effectiveness.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on May 28, 2021
Pinterest renames campaign objectives to simplify ad focus
The updated terminology aims to clarify the purpose of each campaign type.
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Retrieved from TikTok on September 09, 2026
TikTok returns as Toronto International Film Festival platform partner
The app will bring in creators to host screenings and Q&A sessions and will also present a special event with actors Caleb Hearon and Zooey Deschanel.
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Retrieved from YouTube on December 12, 2024
YouTube expands Watch With to more creators
The livestreaming commentary feature allows for real-time reactions to broadcasts, with viewers able to see the combined videos from any device.
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Building a framework to better protect teens on social media
More countries are exploring bans and restrictions, but a truly effective proposal has yet to reveal itself.
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Retrieved from Business Insider on April 04, 2024
Zuckerberg is one of the least-liked people in the US
A survey from UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion found that the Meta CEO was equally and deeply unpopular on both sides of the political spectrum.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on September 01, 2026
Pinterest offers advice on creating effective shopping promotions
The app’s new guide features a four-step overview designed to help marketers make the most of their ads and align with platform trends.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on September 03, 2026
LinkedIn shares insights into younger professionals
The platform’s latest data shows that Gen Z may miss out on connection opportunities for fear of bothering people or sounding inauthentic.
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Retrieved from Reddit on September 04, 2026
Reddit expands AI-powered Max campaigns
The platform is offering its automated promotions to all advertisers and rolling out new features to help brands get more out of their ad spend.
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Retrieved from TikTok on September 03, 2026
TikTok signs multiyear NFL deal
The platform will add new game day hubs and host more highlights and archival moments designed to lean into year-round storytelling for both fans and brands.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on September 03, 2026
Pinterest promotes its role in teen well-being
The app’s latest report highlights an offline engagement push that has been central to its larger promotional efforts this year.
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Retrieved from Google on September 03, 2026
YouTube adds mobile phone controls for CTV
Users can now manage their viewing experience without a remote control.
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Retrieved from X on January 11, 2024
X continues to lose EU users
The app’s user base has once again declined, according to its most recent EU Digital Services Act disclosures.
