Meta Is Not Going To Scan Your Private DMs for AI Training

A viral video has warned people that Meta will soon start mining DMs, but that is not correct. 

Report Looks at Evolving Social Media and Online Shopping Trends

New insights into social media usage and social shopping adoption and behavior.

Google Tests Direct Link To AI Mode From Search

Google is looking to make it easier to connect with its AI chatbot experience.

Snapchat’s 2025 Holiday Marketing Playbook [Infographic]

Some last-minute pointers for Snap campaigns.

X Now Algorithmically Ranks Posts in Following Feed

So no matter which feed you choose it won't be ranked chronologically.

TikTok’s US Sell-off Deadline Is About To Expire Once Again

Will TikTok go dark on Dec. 16 or will Trump issue another executive order to save it?

Pinterest Shares Post-Holidays Marketing and Trend Tips

Pinterest says it sees a big rise in activity post Christmas. 

Edits Gets More Features, Including ‘Stranger Things’ Font

The updates keep coming for Meta's dedicated video editing app.

Snapchat Highlights Post Christmas Opportunities for Brands

Snapchat is very keen to highlight the opportunities of Q5.

Meta Integrates More AI-Powered Options Into Its Ad Flow

Meta is making AI recommendations the default for more of its ad elements.

TikTok Highlights the Value of Creator Partnerships for Marketing

Creators can help to amplify your messaging in the app.

YouTube Expands Access to Gen AI Features

YouTube's latest AI tools include video generation for Shorts and music features.

YouTube Music Rolls Out AI Powered Recap for 2025

Spotify Wrapped (YouTube's Version)

Threads Adds Group Chat Invites To Encourage DM Discussion

Now you can more easily build your DM group in the app.

X Clarifies Details About Its New Location Sharing Feature

X says that some of the location info is not correct as yet. 

YouTube Tests New Feed Control Options

More social platforms are trying out AI chatbot-based algorithm control tools.

Snapchat Highlights How Brands Can Connect with Shoppers

Snap's latest report shows how brands can tap into shopping behaviors in the app.

Facebook Will Allow Nicknames When Posting in Groups

The update could help people feel more comfortable contributing in groups.

TikTok Launches Foundry Program To Promote Its Ads

The program offers incentives to venture capital and private equity firms looking to build their portfolio brands.

X Info Exposes Foreign Based Agitator Accounts

Many MAGA profiles with big followers may not be what they appear.

Instagram Updates Reels Camera With Improved Functions

Including 20-minute Reels capture in-stream.

Meta Faces Major Legal Challenge Over Harm to Teens

Several social platforms have been noted in a new class action suit.

Snapchat Begins Informing Australian Teens of Coming Restrictions

Australia's teen social ban comes into effect on Dec. 10. 

YouTube Expands Prepublish Checks To Cover More Violations

More preupload alerts about potential violations in your clips.

Facebook and YouTube Remain the Most Popular Social Apps in the US

The latest data from Pew shows that the big players have held their lead in U.S. usage.