Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from WhatsApp on May 08, 2021
WhatsApp Adds New Stickers for Mother's Day
WhatsApp has added a new set of stickers to help users celebrate Mother's Day.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Alessandro Paluzzi/Twitter on May 08, 2021
Instagram Tests New 'Reshare' Sticker to Better Highlight Feed Posts Re-Shared to Stories
Instagram is testing another way to clarify when users have shared a feed post to Stories.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 07, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Bjork, Marten. Retrieved from Unsplash.
TrendlineShifting Social Media Consumer Behavior and Its Impact on Marketers in 2021
We were all curious to see what the world would look like in 2021. Now we know, the social media trends born through the pandemic are here to stay — at least for now. We've selected a few of the most significant reports from Q1 of 2021. Individually, each post holds unique data and valuable insights into the current state of social media consumers. As a collection, you'll be able to see a more complete picture of the world marketers are interacting with today.
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Retrieved from Twitter on May 08, 2021
Twitter's New 'Tip Jar' Button Leads to Privacy Issues, Requests for Payment
Twitter has a few problems to iron out with its new 'Tip Jar' option.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 07, 2021 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on May 07, 2021
Snapchat Shares New Insights into Shopping Trends Around the Return to School
Snapchat has shared some new insights into the growing excitement around the return to physical school, and what that means for shopping trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 06, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on May 07, 2021
TikTok Adds New App Login and Audio Integration Options to its Developer Tools
TikTok has added some new elements to its development kit, including TikTok log-in and new audio integrations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 06, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on May 07, 2021
Twitter Launches Live Test of 'Tip Jar' to Enable On-Profile Donations
Twitter has launched a live test of on-profile tipping for selected creators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 06, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on May 07, 2021
Facebook Adds New Messaging Features, Including Chat Themes and Read Receipts on Instagram
Facebook has unveiled a raft of new messaging features across its apps, including new chat themes and read receipts on Instagram.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 06, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on May 06, 2021
Twitter Announces New, Exclusive Video Programming at 2021 NewFronts Event
Twitter has unveiled a range of new video content deals at its 2021 NewFronts event.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on May 06, 2021
Twitter Rolls Out Larger Image Display in Timelines to All Users on Android and iOS
Twitter is rolling out a new image display, which will show full-sized images within user timelines.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Technology Coalition on May 06, 2021
TikTok Joins the Technology Coalition to Improve its Approaches in Protecting Young Users
TikTok has joined the Technology Coalition to refine its approaches to protecting younger users in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Courtesy of Clubhouse
Clubhouse Announces the Finalists for its 'Creator First' Development Support Program
Clubhouse has announced the finalists for its Creator Accelerator funding and support program.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on May 06, 2021
Twitter Launches Updated Offensive Comment Alerts on Both iOS and Android
Twitter has updated its process of identifying potentially offensive replies, with a view to reducing unintended angst.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on October 24, 2020
YouTube Announces Expansion of Shorts to All US Users, New Shorts Tab to Improve Discovery
YouTube is expanding its TikTok-like Shorts tool to all US users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on May 06, 2021
Facebook Launches Nextdoor-Like 'Neighborhoods' Tool in Canada, Plans for Broader Roll-Out
Facebook is launching its new 'Neighborhoods' local connection tool to all users in Canada as part of a broader expansion of the tool.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on May 06, 2021
Snapchat Previews New Original Shows, Creator Marketplace to Facilitate Brand/Influencer Partnerships
Snapchat has shared its latest slate of Snap Original programming, as well as a new Creator Marketplace platform to facilitate brand partnerships.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Oversight Board on June 04, 2020
Facebook's Oversight Board Upholds Decision to Ban Trump, But Calls for Clearer Guidance Moving Forward
Facebook's independent Oversight Board has upheld the platform's suspension of former US President Donald Trump.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 05, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on May 05, 2021
Facebook Workplace Reaches 7 Million Paid Subscribers, Adds New Q&A and Integration Tools
Facebook Workplace is now up to 7 million paying business subscribers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 04, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on May 05, 2021
Twitter Launches 'I Wish I Knew' Podcast to Provide Insight into How it Utilizes Audience Research
Twitter is launching a new podcast which will provide insights into how it utilizes audience insight.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 04, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
LinkedIn Provides Tips on How to Maximize Career Resilience by Building Your LinkedIn Network
LinkedIn has conducted some new research into how people can maximize their career opportunities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 04, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on May 05, 2021
Facebook Announces 2021 Community Accelerator Grant Program to Assist Facebook Community Leaders
Facebook has announced the 2021 iteration of its Community Accelerator Program, which is designed to help group admins maximize their communities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 04, 2021 -
Retrieved from Instagram on May 05, 2021
Instagram Officially Launches New Captions Sticker for Stories
Instagram has launched a new captions sticker for Instagram Stories
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 04, 2021 -
Retrieved from Scroll on May 05, 2021
Twitter Acquires News Content Subscription Platform Scroll to Advance its Creator Revenue Tools
Twitter has acquired news content subscription platform Scroll, which includes Twitter analysis platform Nuzzel, as it continues to develop its new subscription tools.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 04, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on February 11, 2021
Clubhouse Moves to Next Stage of Testing for Android App, Continues to Develop Payment Tools
Clubhouse is progressing onto the next stage of its Android app development.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 03, 2021 -
Retrieved from Pinterest/Twitter on May 04, 2021
Pinterest Launches Pinterest Ads in Mexico, Continuing Business Expansion
Pinterest will now let Mexican businesses advertise on the platform in the latest expansion of its business tools.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 03, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on May 04, 2021
Facebook Adds New Emotional Health Resources to Mark Mental Health Awareness Month
Facebook has added a new Emotional Health center to provide mental support for users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 03, 2021
