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Twitter Acquires Chat App Sphere to Boost its Communities Push
The acquisition will help Twitter build its new Communities tools with more compelling, engaging chat options.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Facebook Will Reportedly Reveal a Metaverse-Inspired Corporate Name Change Next Week
A new name for Facebook? That's what's reportedly on the cards as it looks towards the next big shift.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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TrendlineSocial Media Expert Q&A Series with Mari Smith
If you've spent any time researching or working in social media marketing, you've heard the name Mari Smith. A leading voice in the industry, Mari has been speaking at digital marketing events all around the world since 2007, and has worked with a broad range of well-known businesses to help them develop effective approaches to digital marketing, live-streaming, Facebook and Instagram ads and more. These experiences have given Mari unique insight into key best practices and trends of note. We recently had a chance to ask Mari a few questions about the evolving digital marketing space. This is the fourth in our newsletter-exclusive series where we interview social media experts to learn their thoughts and get their best advice for social media marketing in 2021.
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Facebook Adds New Penalties for Group Members Who Repeatedly Violate Platform Rules
The updated rules will institute more limits on users who regularly push the limits of platform rules with their posts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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YouTube Adds Auto-Chapters as a Search Element, the Next Stage of its Chapters Push
If you haven't checked your YouTube video chapters, it may be time to give them a look.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on October 21, 2021
Facebook Adds New Features to Messenger for Halloween, New Prompts to Promote Word Effects
The new, interactive options could provide another talking point for your Messenger chats.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Pinterest Announces New Features at its Creators' Festival, Including a 'Watch' Tab, 'Takes' and More
Pinterest has announced a range of new features and updates as part of its annual Creators' Festival event.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Google Adds New Snapchat Integration into its Latest Pixel Phones
Snapchat is solidifying its bonds with both Apple and Google as it eyes the next stage of AR development.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Instagram Tests Longer Videos in Stories, New Stories-to-Reels Links, as Part of Broader Video Integration
Instagram continues to move away from its photo-sharing app roots, with more changes to consolidate its video options.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Facebook Takes the Next Steps with its Novi Cryptocurrency Project
Facebook continues to push ahead with its cryptocurrency project, which could still yield significant results.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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TikTok Launches its Inaugural 'Discover List' to Highlight Top Influencers in the App
The Discover List highlights some of the top creators in the app, highlighting key creation trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Instagram Will Enable Users to Upload Photos and Videos via Desktop from This Week
The update will help social media managers centralize their workflow, and maintain their various platform presences.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Instagram Adds Collaboration Options for Feed Posts and Reels, New Music Engagement Features
Instagram's looking to encourage more collaboration, while it's also looking to make music a bigger focus.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Instagram Adds New Data Analytics to Provide More Performance Insight for Marketers
Instagram's added some more detail to its Insights element, providing more ways for marketers to optimize their content approach.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Retrieved from YouTube on October 20, 2021
YouTube Launches New Live Shopping Events, New Updates for CTV Campaigns
Live shopping is set to be a big trend in 2022, and YouTube's taking its next steps towards broadening its eCommerce offerings.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Facebook Adds new 'Quick Access' Links for Your Most Viewed Pages and Profiles
The new option will make it a little easier to get to those Facebook Pages and profiles that you regularly check in on.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Facebook Plans to Hire 10,000 New Staff to Work on the Metaverse
Facebook's basing its Metaverse team in Europe, which could be a measure to help it improve relations with EU regulators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on October 16, 2021
Facebook Shares Halloween Trends and Tips from Facebook Marketplace [Infographic]
What's trending for Halloween this year? Here's a look at what's selling on Facebook Marketplace.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2021 -
Retrieved from YouTube on September 15, 2020
YouTube Outlines Key Areas of Focus for Shorts After the First Year of the Format [Infographic]
YouTube's TikTok-like 'Shorts' option has been around for more than a year, and YouTube's now looking to take it to the next stage.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on October 16, 2021
Facebook Announces Marketing Insights Sessions for Advertising Week
Facebook will host seven sessions at Advertising Week, covering a range of key online marketing trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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FTC Sends Out Official Warnings to Over 700 Brands Over the Use of Fake Reviews
The notices put the marketing industry on notice in regards to use of fake endorsements and misleading claims.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on October 15, 2021
Facebook Adds New Shipping Options to Marketplace Facilitating More eCommerce Activity
Shipping will enable Marketplace sellers to reach a wider audience, which could also help to fuel Facebook's broader eCommerce ambitions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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WhatsApp Adds Another Layer of Security to Encrypted Chat Back-Ups
The move is another step in providing more security for WhatsApp chats - but is that, ultimately, a good thing?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on August 27, 2021
Twitter Launches Ticketed Spaces on Android, Now Available to all US Users on iOS
The expansion will help to boost interest in Spaces, and could see more popular broadcasters sharing more often.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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Facebook Launches New Video Ad Series Calling for Improved Regulations for Social Media
The new videos aim to provide another perspective on Facebook's efforts to improve its platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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LinkedIn Shuts Down in China Amid Rising Regulatory Pressure in the Region
The platform has found it difficult to meet local regulatory requirements, and will now bow out of the region entirely.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021
