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Snapchat makes a push for Snapcodes as a marketing tool

The company said its proprietary QR codes offer advanced customization options that could help drive user engagement and conversion.

LinkedIn adds video playback speed controls

Users can now decide whether to play in-stream videos at half speed or double speed, providing new ways to engage with short-form clips.

TikTok launches updated integration for Wix users

Available in the Wix App Market, the new option connects Wix websites to TikTok for Business to facilitate advanced ad campaign management.

YouTube tests 90-second unskippable ads on CTV

The company’s overview of nonskippable ads still lists 60-second ads as the maximum length available, but a Reddit user discovered longer segments.

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

There may be opportunities for wellness brands that want to engage with people beyond the confines of a doctor’s office, per a new study from the company.

YouTube expands Media Kit insights and adds AI tools

New demographic data points could be valuable for brand partners, while Google’s latest Nano Banana model will help with image generation.

Content diversification is key to engagement on Pinterest

New insight from the platform highlights the importance of variable signals within Pin recommendations. 

X expands AI translations and adds in-stream photo editing

The app also updated reply settings, allowing paying users to give second-degree connections the ability to comment on posts.

Instagram looks to grow Notes engagement

The brief comment function is being expanded beyond mutual followers and could potentially become a new way for creators to broadcast information.

Snap promotes group Topic Chats

The app highlighted the popularity of its public discussions during March Madness, though Threads and X still have more active users during live events.

Meta looks to grow Threads in Japan

The new profile will be used to share Japan-specific information for users as Meta continues to challenge X for dominance in the microcontent sphere.

Questions linger about the long-term viability of X

Despite its merger with xAI and the upcoming SpaceX initial public offering in June, running the app is costing Elon Musk more money than it’s bringing in.

TikTok expands HubSpot integration

The extended partnership gives users of both platforms more tools to manage ad campaigns and measure ROI.

Instagram chief debunks popular engagement hack

Adam Mosseri said that reposting feed posts to Stories won’t increase reach.

Meta will soon release new AI models developed by Alexandr Wang

The company plans to eventually offer open source versions as its Superintelligence group works to catch up with industry benchmarks, per Axios.

Major social platforms issue joint warning about child safety in EU

Google, Meta, Microsoft and Snapchat said they would continue to take steps to protect their platforms following the expiration of the EU ePrivacy Directive. 

Authorities need to establish clearer rules on social media age checking

There will be gaps in enforcement until there is a definitive solution to ensure that the same standards apply to all platforms.

Meta pauses all contracts with Mercor after breach

The data contracting firm works with all the major AI providers, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta, and was hit by hackers last week, per Wired.

Elon Musk pressures potential SpaceX investors to advertise on X

Musk told banks, law firms and other advisors they need to buy subscriptions to AI chatbot Grok before the June initial public offering, per the New York Times. 

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

The enhanced protections will help musicians who use the app’s SoundOn service identify misused audio tracks and combat copyright violations.

TikTok wants to provide financial services in Brazil

The company hopes to offer its users the ability to “hold balances, receive funds and make payments within ​its app,” according to Reuters.

Google Vids adds new AI features

Updates to the video generation app included higher quality exports, music generation tools and artificial intelligence-powered avatars.

Report shows document posts on LinkedIn see more engagement

Uploaded PDFs in a carousel format are more popular on the platform than videos, according to new benchmark data from Socialinsider.

Instagram allows creators to schedule Trial Reels

The update will allow creators to decide when non-followers see their content, which could help align posts with regional engagement times.

YouTube experiments with TV-style channels for CTV viewing

The feature will launch with “Coachella TV” in April and offer 24/7 streaming access to archival performances and 2026 festival highlights.