Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from Reuters Institute on December 09, 2022
New Report Shows That Young Users are Increasingly Turning to TikTok for News Content
The latest report from the Reuters Institute includes a heap of valuable notes on the rising influence of the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2020
TikTok Faces More Legal Challenges Over Data Collection and its Failure to Protect Young Users
Questions continue to be raised about TikTok's processes and affiliations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Retrieved from TechCrunch on November 20, 2021
TrendlineInstagram Reels News, Trends and Creative Strategies for Marketers
The ever-growing demand for short-form video content has made Reels a powerful marketing tool. Thankfully, Instagram continues to release new features, tools and solutions to help businesses make the most of Reels.
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Retrieved from Twitter on November 16, 2022
Twitter Plans to Re-Launch its Controversial $8 Verification Program as Early as This Week
Also, if you pay on iOS, you're going to have to pay more.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Reddit
Reddit Launches its ‘Reddit Recap’ Activation for 2022, Provides New Usage Insights
Reddit's annual Recap activation provides an overview of your Reddit activity and interests.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Retrieved from Twitter on June 04, 2021
Twitter Removes the Option to Create Moments, Effectively Shutting Down the Feature
It lasted for more than a moment, but finally, the time for Twitter Moments is up.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from Meta on December 08, 2022
Meta Adds New Creator Monetization Options for the Holidays, with a Focus on Stars Donations
Meta's looking to use the additional engagement opportunities of the holiday season to promote its creator monetization tools.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from Instagram on December 08, 2022
Instagram Updates Account Status with New Insight into ‘Shadowbans’
The new insight will let you know when your content isn't being recommended in Explore or other discovery elements.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on December 07, 2022
Meta Adds More Avatar Usage Options as it Looks to Guide Users Towards the Metaverse Shift
Expect to see avatars become a bigger part of Facebook and IG as it looks to guide users into metaverse interaction.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from YouTube on December 07, 2022
YouTube Adds Chat Emotes, New Shorts Editing Tools and Automated Audio Dubbing in Other Languages
A range of new tweaks and updates from YouTube as we head into the holiday season.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta Threatens to Ban News Publishers Amid Debate Over New Revenue Share Proposal
As Meta leans more into AI content recommendations, news publishers may not have the leverage they once held in negotiations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Retrieved from Oversight Board on June 04, 2020
Meta’s Oversight Board Criticizes the Company’s More Lenient Moderation Approach for Celebrities
The Board says that Meta's 'Cross Check' moderation process for celebrities is flawed and needs to be reviewed.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of Snapchat
Snapchat Announces Paid Add Ons for AR Lenses, New AR Initiatives at Lens Fest 2022
Snapchat is a leader in AR innovation, which its underlined again at Lens Fest 2022.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of Snapchat
Snapchat Launches New Bitmoji Clothing Drop in Partnership with adidas
Snapchat continues to advance its digital clothing and in-app commerce initiatives.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of TikTok
TikTok Shares the Top Clips, Creators and Trends in the App for 2022
Boost your TikTok knowledge by checking out the top trends of the year.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Retrieved from Lookout on December 06, 2022
New Report Finds that 62% of Facebook Users Encounter Scams in the App Every Week [Infographic]
Scam activity ramps up over the holidays - so its time to hone your senses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Retrieved from Alessandro Paluzzi/Twitter on December 06, 2022
Snapchat’s Experimenting with a New ‘Story Boost’ Option for Snapchat+ Subscribers
Could increased post reach be a valuable lure for social media subscription offerings?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Retrieved from Sachin Shah/Twitter on December 06, 2022
Instagram’s Testing New DM Labels to Help Manage Customer Interactions in the App
The labels are designed to help prioritize and manage your IG DMs.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 27, 2021
Twitter’s Developing a New ‘Human’ Test for Accounts to Combat Bots in the App
A test of human-ness? How would that work?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Retrieved from Meta on December 06, 2022
Meta Expands Video ID to Facebook Dating to Stop Underage Users Accessing the Platform
Meta's expanding its use of video age verification to combat underage access.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Retrieved from Alessandro Paluzzi/Twitter on December 03, 2022
Instagram Tests More BeReal-Like Elements as it Looks to Lean Into the Authentic Social Shift
Will the more authentic social approach of BeReal actually lead to a shift in user behavior and interest?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Retrieved from Reddit on December 03, 2022
Reddit Adds Images in Comments for Selected Communities
Another way to interact and engage within Reddit communities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Announces Updated Monetization Guidelines, New Analytics Tools in the Mobile App
Worth noting for creators and YouTube advertisers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Retrieved from Parler on October 18, 2022
Parler Announces That it’s Terminated Acquisition Negotiations with Kanye West
Kanye had sought to buy Parler in order to share his unfiltered opinions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from Meta on December 02, 2022
Meta Launches Two New Art Projects to Highlight the Creative Opportunities of the Metaverse
Meta’s looking to establish stronger connections with artistic communities as part of its metaverse push.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 27, 2021
Twitter Will Start Displaying Tweet Reach Metrics Up-Front on Tweets
Twitter chief Elon Musk is exploring new ways to incentivize engagement.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2022
