Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from Google on March 30, 2023
Google Removed 5.2 Billion Ads for Content Violations in 2022
Google’s 2022 Ad Safety Report highlights the scale of moderation activity required at large platforms.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Reddit on March 30, 2023
Reddit Shares New Data on User Activity, Content Takedowns and Rule Enforcement
Reddit’s also launched a new Transparency Center to provide more insight into its enforcement actions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 27, 2021
Twitter’s Working on a New Way to Tag All Instances of an Image with a Community Note
The update could be an important step in managing the rise of AI-generated images.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023 -
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Twitter Wins Court Order to Unmask Source Code Leaker
Twitter’s source code was published on GitHub some time back.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from App Store on March 30, 2023
ByteDance-Owned Product Showcase App ‘Lemon8’ is Rising Up the App Store Charts
Lemon8 is being described as a cross between Instagram and Pinterest.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2020
TikTok Works to Reassure US Users, and Avoid a Ban in the Region
TikTok’s been meeting with US ad partners to rally support amid ban talks.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2023 -
Retrieved from Troy Holden/wikimedia Commons on April 05, 2022
Twitter’s Amplifying Tweets from a Selected List of VIPs as it Seeks to Prop Up Engagement
Elon Musk has established a list of VIP accounts that get preferential treatment in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on May 05, 2022
Meta Launches New Reels Ad Options as it Leans into Evolving Consumption Shifts
As short-form video becomes a bigger focus, Meta’s looking to help advertisers tap into the shift.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 27, 2021
Musk Says That, as of April 15th, Only Tweets from Twitter Blue Subscribers Will be Recommended in the Main Feed
A big change to try and drive Twitter Blue take-up - but will it work?
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from data.ai on March 28, 2023
TikTok Leads the App Download Charts in Q1 2023
Entertainment is surpassing social elements in the latest app usage trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2023 -
Courtesy of Pinterest
Pinterest Adds New Display Options, Including Shoppable Items in Separate ‘Shuffles’ App
New opportunities to get in front of your target audience via Pins.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2023 -
Twitter Source Code Leaked Online, Adding to the Company’s Challenges
The leak could leave Twitter more vulnerable to hackers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on March 24, 2023
Twitter Will Begin Removing ‘Legacy’ Blue Checkmarks from Next Week
The next stage for Twitter’s subscription revenue push.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on January 14, 2023
Twitter Expands ‘Verification for Organizations’ to More Regions
More gold checkmarks could soon be making their way into your tweet feed.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 24, 2023
Meta Launches Refreshed Safety Center to Help Users Access Focused Assistance
The updated Safety Center makes it easier to find specific elements of assistance.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Reddit on March 17, 2023
Reddit Launches ‘Simple Create’ Streamlined Ad Creation Process
The process enables you to launch a Reddit campaign in three steps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2023
Meta Launches Updated Version of WhatsApp for Windows
The updated desktop app includes an improved experience for multi-person video chats.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from Instagram on August 13, 2020
Instagram’s Testing Full-Length Reels Replays Within Stories
This could get more people viewing more Reels content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Adds Podcast Analytics, New Hashtag Recommendations for Long-Form Clips
YouTube’s also retiring its overlay ads format.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
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TikTok Argues That a US Ban Would Hurt Local Businesses in Pre-Prepared Testimony
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has put forward his case to avoid a TikTok ban in the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on March 22, 2023
WhatsApp Adds New Group Chat Controls, Additional Context Around Group Membership
With more discussions shifting to private chats, Meta’s looking to facilitate more discussion.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Instagram on March 22, 2023
Instagram Adds Reminder Ads and Promoted Results in Search
Some new considerations for your IG promotions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on March 22, 2023
LinkedIn Adds Native Post Scheduling for Company Pages, New Audio Event Options
A range of new updates for LinkedIn Company Pages.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Microsoft on March 22, 2023
Microsoft Integrates DALL∙E Visual Creation Tools into Edge and Bing
Microsoft continues to ride the generative AI wave.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from TikTok on March 22, 2023
TikTok reaches 150 Million US Users, Calls for Support to Avoid US Ban
With TikTok's CEO set to appear before congress this week, it's making a big push for support.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023
