Social Media Updates
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TikTok Takeover Update: Twitter Looking for a Way In, Microsoft Facing Staff Backlash
As negotiations continue in the potential sell-off of TikTok, various new considerations are emerging.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Retrieved from Google App Store/Facebook on April 21, 2020
Facebook Releases Limited Version of New Gaming App on iOS Due to App Store Regulations
Facebook has launched its new Facebook Gaming app on iOS, though in a slightly different form to the Android version.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 07, 2020 -
Retrieved from AdWeek on August 08, 2020
Facebook Adds New Sponsored Post Options for Groups
Facebook is adding a new sponsored post option for groups, providing new ways for group admins to make money, and for brands to connect with engaged audiences.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 07, 2020 -
Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2020
TikTok Stands Firm as White House Makes September Deal Deadline Official
After The White House issued an Executive Order which will essentially see TikTok banned if it's not sold to a US business, TikTok has criticized the Government's process and threatened legal recourse.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 07, 2020 -
Retrieved from Twitter on August 07, 2020
Twitter Shares New Data on Latest Conversation Trends Around COVID-19 [Infographic]
Twitter has published a new listing of trending topics in the US amid the varying approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Retrieved from Axios on August 07, 2020
Snapchat Adds New Voter Registration Tools Ahead of the 2020 US Election
Snapchat is rolling out some new voter registration tools as part of its efforts to encourage civic participation among its user base.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on August 07, 2020
Facebook Launches New $25 Million Program to Support Black Creators
Facebook has announced a new, $25 million fund to help black creators maximize their online presence.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 06, 2020 -
TikTok Will Build a $500m Data Center in Ireland as Buy-Out Negotiations Continue
TikTok is building a new data center to house information in European users as Microsoft widens the scope of its potential deal for the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Retrieved from Twitter on August 07, 2020
Twitter Adds New Labels to Accounts from State-Affiliated Media
Twitter will now label accounts that represent state-affiliated media in order to better inform users about the content being shared by these accounts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on August 06, 2020
Facebook Launches New Video Interview Series to Share More Insight into its Product Development Process
Facebook has launched a new video series that will provide more insight into its product development process, along with coming features.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 05, 2020 -
YouTube Updates Video Analytics, Adds Quick Stories Insights in the App
YouTube is adding some new analytics options for creators, including quick insights into Stories performance.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 05, 2020 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on August 06, 2020
LinkedIn Launches New 'In It Together' Ad Campaign in the UK
LinkedIn has launched a new ad campaign in the UK to promote its efforts to support professionals impacted by COVID-19.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 05, 2020 -
Retrieved from Twitter on August 06, 2020
Twitter Publishes New Data on the Rising Gaming Discussion on the Platform
Twitter has published a new set of stats looking at the rising conversation around gaming via tweet, which, in 2020, has reached record-high levels.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 05, 2020 -
Retrieved from TikTok on May 27, 2020
TikTok Updates Efforts to Counter Misinformation and Election Interference on its Platform
Amid ongoing discussions around its future in the US, TikTok has announced a new set of measures to combat misinformation ahead of the US Presidential Election.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 05, 2020 -
Retrieved from Instagram on August 06, 2020
Instagram Launches its TikTok-Like 'Reels' Functionality in 50 New Regions
Instagram has announced the launch of its TikTok-like 'Reels' functionality in 50 new regions, including the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 05, 2020 -
Retrieved from Leandro Assis/Facebook on August 05, 2020
Facebook Launches 'Black Business August' to Support and Highlight Black-Owned Businesses
Facebook will host a series of education sessions and other programming to highlight National Black Business Month in August.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on August 05, 2020
Facebook Updates Chat Plugin for Websites to Enable Messaging Without Logging onto Messenger
Facebook has updated its Messenger chat plug in for websites, which will now enable non-logged in users to send messages to your business.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2020
White House Gives TikTok Until September 15th to Sell Its Business: Here's What You Need to Know
The White House, and President Donald Trump specifically, has told TikTok that it will be banned in the US within six weeks if it doesn't separate itself from its Chinese ownership.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Courtesy of Snapchat
Snapchat's Working on a New Option to Add Popular Music Clips to Your Snaps
Snapchat's working on a new option that will enable users to add popular music clips to their Snaps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on August 04, 2020
Facebook Will Look to Support New eCommerce Functionalities via Its Accelerator Program
Facebook has announced a new commerce initiative within its startup accelerator program, which will look to fund innovative ideas in online shopping.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Courtesy of Snapchat
Snapchat Launches New Campaign to Highlight Its Potential for Businesses
Snapchat has launched its first-ever B2B marketing campaign, highlighting the promotional potential of the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on August 04, 2020
WhatsApp Launches New Google Search Prompt In-Stream to Help Verify Highly-Forwarded Messages
WhatsApp has added a new Google search option in-stream which will enable users to get more context about forwarded messages in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on August 04, 2020
Messenger Rooms is Now Available via WhatsApp on Desktop
WhatsApp users can now access Messenger Rooms and participate in group video calls with Facebook users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on August 01, 2020
Pinterest Surpasses 400 Million MAU, Shares Insights into Rising Usage Trends [Infographic]
Pinterest has crossed the 400 million active user threshold, putting it in exclusive company in the social media space. Here's a look at some of the latest Pin usage trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 01, 2020 -
TikTok Responds to Possible US Ban: "We're Not Planning on Going Anywhere"
After US President Donald Trump announced that he would be banning TikTok, the company has issued a public response to the speculation.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 01, 2020
