Social Media Updates
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Instagram Launches New Creative Tools for Black History Month
Instagram has launched some new creative tools for Black History Month, as well as a new promotion to showcase relevant creators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019
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LinkedIn Updates Recruiter Platforms, Adds New AI Tools to Improve Matches
LinkedIn is rolling out a new update for its recruitment tools, including the addition of improved candidate matching via AI.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019
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Twitter Updates Search Icon, Launches Valentine's Day Reaction
Twitter has released a couple of new tweaks, and a new animation for Valentine's Day messages.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019
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Reddit Adds App Install Ads, Improved Tracking and Measurement
Reddit continues to build out its advertising options, this time with the addition of app install campaigns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019
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SMT Influencer8 Things You Should Know About the Coming Facebook Messaging Integration
Facebook is working on an integration of its messaging tools, which will present a range of new opportunities.
By Larry Kim • Feb. 13, 2019
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How to Use LinkedIn's 'Content Suggestions' for Page Updates [Infographic]
LinkedIn has released an expanded guide to accompany its latest company pages update, including its new 'Content Suggestions' tool.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2019
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LinkedIn Announces New Groups Features, Catering to Increased Group Engagement
LinkedIn has announced some new features for groups, with group engagement on the rise.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2019
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Instagram's Bringing Direct Messages to Desktop
Instagram's looking to expand access to its direct messaging feature by extending it to the web.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2019
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Instagram's Developing an Account Linking Feature to Simplify Multiple Account Management
Instagram is working on a new option that would enable users to link multiple accounts to a single login.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2019
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Snapchat Launches Virtual Art Gallery for Black History Month
Snapchat has launched a new AR Millennial art exhibition to celebrate Black History Month.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2019
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LinkedIn Launches its Own Variation of Live-Streaming Called 'LinkedIn Live'
LinkedIn is launching its own version of on-platform live-streaming, starting in the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2019
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Would a 'Dislike' Option Improve Facebook?
The idea of a dislike button for Facebook has its pros and cons - but the reality may be different.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 09, 2019
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Instagram Will Now Remove Any Self-Harm Related Images as Part of New Safety Measures
Instagram has announced new rules around images related self-harm as part of measures designed to protect vulnerable users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 08, 2019
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German Regulators Order Facebook to Limit its Data Tracking Systems
German regulators have ordered Facebook to stop sharing data across its apps, which may have a significant impact on its ad targeting capacity.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 08, 2019
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Instagram Rolls Out New IGTV Promotions in the Main Feed
As part of its efforts to get more people watching IGTV content, Instagram is launching new IGTV promotions within the main feed.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 08, 2019
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Facebook Adds New Groups Features, Including Expansion of Mentorships
As part of its latest Communities Summit, Facebook has unveiled a new list of updates for groups.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 08, 2019
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Facebook Page Admins Will Now Be Able to Respond to Instagram Messages from Page Inbox
Facebook has quietly taken another step towards the unification of its messaging apps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 08, 2019
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Twitter Reports Another Decline in Users, Shifts to Alternate Performance Metric
Twitter has reported its Q4 and full year 2018 performance numbers, showing an increase in revenue and a decrease in users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 08, 2019
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Pinterest Expands eCommerce Potential with Automated 'Shop the Look' Pins
Pinterest is expanding its on-platform shopping potential with the addition of automated 'Shop the Look' Pins, which will connect images with products for purchase.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 07, 2019
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YouTube Outlines Growing Opportunities for Creators in Strategic Outline Post
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has outlined the platform's key areas of focus to assist creators in 2019.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 07, 2019
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Facebook's Updating it's 'Why Am I Seeing This?' Ad Info with More Specific Detail
Facebook will roll out a new ad info panel, with more specific insight into ad targeting as part of its ongoing measures to provide more data transparency.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 07, 2019
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Facebook Debunks Myth that it Limits Post Reach to 25 Friends
No doubt you've come across those Facebook posts that ask you to Like or Comment to stop Facebook limiting post reach. They're not true, as Facebook has clarified in a new post.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 07, 2019
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Facebook Rolls Out Messenger 'Unsend' Feature to All Users
Facebook is now rolling out its 'Unsend' option in Facebook Messenger to all users after testing it in selected regions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 06, 2019
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SMT InfluencerWhat Businesses Need to Know About Twitter's New Desktop Layout
Twitter has started a slow roll-out of its new desktop layout - here's what it looks like, and what the changes mean for business users.
By Deborah Sweeney • Feb. 06, 2019
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Snapchat Holds Steady on Usage, Improves Revenue in Latest Earnings Report
Snapchat has released its full year 2018 earnings report, with revenue rising and usage behaviors stabilizing from last update.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 06, 2019