Social Media Updates
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Addresses Possibility of an Edit Function at Event in India
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has once again raised hopes that an edit tweets function might be possible in the near future.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2018
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LinkedIn Continues to Re-Focus on Groups, Outlines New Groups Infrastructure
LinkedIn has outlined its latest efforts to rejuvenate its groups experience, with still more to come.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2018
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Pinterest Launches Instagram-Style Single Pin Feed in 'Following' Tab
Pinterest has added a new, single Pin presentation format in it's 'Following' tab - which looks similar to Instagram.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2018
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Facebook Adds YouTube App to Portal Smart Speaker Device
Facebook has added YouTube access to its Portal smart speaker, which could help make the unit a more attractive option.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2018
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OpinionRecent Issues Highlight Shortfalls in Twitter's Reporting and Enforcement Processes
Twitter's efforts to improve platform integrity, and user security, are improving, but there are still some key areas of concern.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2018
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Snapchat Discover Adds Comscore Audience Measurement
Advertisers still won't be able to see audited viewership numbers for specific shows on the messaging app.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 07, 2018
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Facebook Properties Saw Content Consumption Slide 7% In September
While Facebook's core platform has gained more users, they're using the site less, leading to an estimated 20% decline in content consumption per person.
By Erica Sweeney • Nov. 07, 2018
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Instagram Cashes in on Promote for Stories & Fresh Analytics
New offerings signal that the platform's co-founders' recent exit hasn't slowed down innovation.
By Emma Wiltshire , Robert Williams • Nov. 06, 2018
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Instagram and Snapchat Look to Boost Voter Participation with New Tools
Both Instagram and Snapchat are looking to boost voter participation in the US midterms with new stickers and prompts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 03, 2018
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Hackers are Looking to Sell Private Facebook Information, Another Facebook Data Issue
A hacker group claims to have data from over 120 million Facebook accounts, including private messages and personal information.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 03, 2018
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China's Tencent Releases its Own Variation of Snap Spectacles, Which May Actually Help Snapchat
Chinese social media giant Tencent has released a new set of smart glasses which resemble Snapchat's Spectacles - and could have implications for Snap's device.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 03, 2018
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Twitter Updates Tweet Reporting Options to Cover More Specific Issues and Concerns
Twitter has updated its tweet reporting options, which will now enable users to provide more details on the nature of the issue.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 02, 2018
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Are Short Video Clips Making a Comeback Through TikTok?
Music video clip app TikTok is growing in usage, and may become a more significant social media consideration.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 02, 2018
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Facebook Expands Breaking News Tags, Brings Local News Update Module to More Regions
Facebook has announced the expansion of both its 'Breaking News' tags and its local news update option.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 02, 2018
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Facebook Updates Pixel Data Sharing Process, Announces Advanced Instagram Analytics Beta
Facebook has announced two analytics updates, both designed to provide more transparency into how your online efforts impact offline results.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 02, 2018
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Twitter Releases Major Events Calendar for November to Help with Strategic Planning
Twitter has released its latest major events calendar, highlighting all the key dates of note in November 2018.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 02, 2018
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Pinterest Rolls-Out New Carousel Ad Format, Providing Expanded Brand Opportunities
Pinterest is rolling out a new carousel ad format - just in time for your holiday campaigns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 02, 2018
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Instagram Rolls Out New Option to Share IGTV Content in Stories, Begins Testing 'Promoted Stories'
Instagram is adding a new way to share IGTV content, and is testing a new option to promote your Instagram Stories.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 02, 2018
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Twitter's Launched an Updated Tweet Compose Option on iOS
Twitter has launched a new tweet compose option for iOS, which is aimed at encouraging more active tweet engagement.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 01, 2018
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Twitter Launches Test of New Button to Switch Between Chronological and Algorithmic Timeline
After promising it last month, Twitter's now launching a new test of an easy switch between chronological and algorithm-defined timelines.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 01, 2018
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Report Finds Facebook's Political Ad Transparency Efforts Can be Easily Manipulated
A new report has shown that Facebook's political ad transparency efforts can be thwarted by simply posing as another organization.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2018
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Twitter Releases Data on Usage Trends Since the Change to 280 Characters
Twitter has released a set of new data points which highlight that the switch from 140 to 280 characters has been a success for the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2018
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Facebook's Testing Another New Stories Layout as it Continues to Push Usage
Facebook's trying out another new format for Facebook Stories presentation as part of its continuing efforts to make Stories happen.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2018
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SMT Influencer5 Ways to Use the Instagram Nametag Tool to Gain More Followers for Your Brand or Business
Instagram recently launched its 'Nametag' tool, which simplifies the process of following another user to scanning a photo. But can this tool help you expand your audience?
By Dhariana Lozano • Oct. 31, 2018
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Facebook Q3 Numbers: Users and Revenue Up but Signs of Potential Concerns in Future
Facebook has reported its Q3 performance numbers, showing increases in revenue and users, but a slowdown in usage in Europe and North America.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2018