Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 14, 2021
Snapchat Launches New AR Art Project Which Places Digital 'Monuments' Across LA
Snapchat has launched a new digital art project, with a series of AR monuments viewable through the Snap camera.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on April 14, 2021
TikTok Previews Coming Ad and Product Display Options
TikTok has previewed some coming ad options in a new presentation to advertisers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 14, 2021
LinkedIn Adds 'Stay-at-Home Mom' and Other Job Title Options to Help Address Career Gaps
LinkedIn has added some new job titles to help users address career gaps on their profiles.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from The Verge on April 14, 2021
Facebook Launches New Video Speed Dating App in Latest NPE Experiment
Facebook is trying out yet another new app, this time focused on video speed dating.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Oversight Board on June 04, 2020
Facebook's Independent Oversight Board Will Now be Able to Hear a Broader Range of Content Appeals
Facebook is expanding the remit of its new, indepedent Oversight Board for content appeals.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from @mopewa_o/Twitter on April 13, 2021
Clubhouse's Android Version is Moving Closer, as Competitors Continue to Rise
Clubhouse's Android version is getting closer, as major competitors (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Reddit) swirl around the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 13, 2021
Facebook Launches New Vaccine Awareness Prompts in News Feeds to Help Maximize Take-Up
Facebook has launched a new effort to help maximize COVID vaccine take-up.
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Reddit is Reportedly Developing its Own Clubhouse-Like Audio Rooms Feature
Reddit may be the next platform set to jump aboard the audio social train.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 09, 2021 -
Instagram Provides Handy Navigation Tips to Streamline Your Usage of the App
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has provided some tips on how to use the app's various navigation shortcuts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 08, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok/Twitter on April 09, 2021
TikTok Launches New 'Wellness Hub' to Encourage Positive Behaviors and Provide Support for Users
TikTok has launched a new 'Wellness Hub' to connect users to tips and resources on health and fitness content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 08, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 09, 2021
Facebook Tests Updated Up and Downvoting for Comments in Groups
Facebook is testing out another addition to its up and downvote option for group comments.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 08, 2021 -
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Data Hacks at Facebook and LinkedIn Spark Concerns Among Users
Both Facebook and LinkedIn are dealing with reports of new data breaches - but is it actually new data?
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 08, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 08, 2021
Facebook Tests New Page Labels to Help Provide More Context on Posts
Facebook is looking to help provide more context on the motivation behind political posts with new labels for Pages.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Screenshop on April 08, 2021
Snapchat Acquires Fashion Recommendation App Screenshop to Advance its eCommerce Efforts
Snapchat continues its advance into eCommerce with the acquisition of Screenshop.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on April 08, 2021
Facebook Adds New Photo 'Layouts' Feature to Put a Different Spin on Your Posted Images
Facebook is rolling out some new presentation options for your posted images in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on April 08, 2021
TikTok Announces New Partnership with LiveRamp to Help Advertisers Better Target Their Campaigns
TikTok has announced a new partnership with LiveRamp which will provide more data targeting tools for advertisers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from TechCrunch on April 08, 2021
Facebook Launches Test of New, Clubhouse-Like App as it Looks for Angles on the Audio Social Trend
Facebook is testing a new, Clubhouse-like app, with some enhanced features.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on April 08, 2021
Facebook Launches New Stickers to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Facebook is looking to do its part to encourage take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine with new stickers to prompt participation.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 08, 2021
Facebook Adds Support for Zoom Video Calls to Portal TV, Enabling You to Conduct Video Meetings on Your TV Set
Facebook has added support for Zoom video calls to its Portal TV device, enabling you to conduct meetings on your TV screen.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 08, 2021
Twitter Re-Brands its Ad Options to Simplify its Promotional Offerings
Twitter has recategorized its ad options to make it easier for marketers to identify the right options for their promotions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on April 08, 2021
TikTok Adds New Music-Triggered Visual Effects Tools
TikTok has added some new, music-triggered visual effects, providing more creative capacity on the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 08, 2021
Twitter Publishes New 'Global Impact' Report to Highlight its Social Good Efforts
Twitter has published a new, 50-page overview of its various social good efforts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on April 08, 2021
Pinterest Announces Creator Fund to Support Creators, Launches 'Creator Code' to Encourage Positive Interaction
Pinterest is looking to build a better support system for creators on the platform through two new initiatives.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 07, 2021 -
YouTube Provides New Data on its Efforts to Limit User Exposure to Rule Violating Content
YouTube has shared some new stats on its efforts to remove rule violating content before users see it.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 06, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 07, 2021
Facebook Adds New Features to Help Users Celebrate Ramadan
Facebook has launched a range of new tools to help users connect around Ramadan.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 06, 2021
