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Retrieved from Messenger on December 04, 2021
Messenger Adds New Group AR Effects, Tests Automated Bill-Splitting Process
Some new additions are coming to your Messenger threads, including Taylor Swift Soundmojis and new group AR effects.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on December 03, 2021
TikTok Shares a Listing of Some of the Most Popular Products Promoted on the Platform in 2021
Seeking gift inspiration? This might help.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 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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Retrieved from Meta on December 03, 2021
Meta Partners with Industry Experts on New Process to Detect and Remove 'Revenge Porn'
The process will provide a more comprehensive way for people to detect and remove images shared without their permission.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on December 03, 2021
LinkedIn Announces New, Privacy-Friendly Approaches to Data Collection and Ad Targeting
LinkedIn's developing new processes to help marketers maximize their campaigns amid evolving data tracking restrictions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
LinkedIn Launches Hindi Language Support, the First Indian Regional Language for the Platform
India is now LinkedIn's second-biggest user market, behind the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on October 22, 2020
Meta Launches New Initiative to Share Data on Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior with More Researchers
Meta's new project will open up its coordinated inauthentic behavior research to more academic groups, improving detection and enforcement.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on March 18, 2021
TikTok Launches New Transparency Center to Share Insights into Content Removals and Actions
TikTok's new Transparency Center will make it easier to track historic actions related to content violations and government removal requests.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from Clubhouse on December 02, 2021
Clubhouse Adds New Topic Options to Help Users Find Relevant Rooms, Expands Language Support
Clubhouse is looking to help users find relevant rooms, and maximize engagement in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on December 02, 2021
Twitter Adds New Links to Official HIV/AIDS Info in Related Search Queries
The prompts aim to help connect users to credible, official information on HIV and AIDS.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on December 02, 2021
Facebook Adds New Trend Insights in Creator Studio, Which Could Help Shape Your Posting Strategy
The new insights could be hugely valuable in formulating your optimal Facebook posting process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from Meta on December 02, 2021
Meta Outlines Evolving Safety Measures in Messaging as it Seeks to Allay Fears Around the Expansion of E2E Encryption
Meta's messaging integration plan, including universal messaging encryption, continues to spark fierce debate among privacy advocates and law enforcement groups.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on December 02, 2021
TikTok Expands Creator Tipping and Video Gifts, Providing More Monetization and Marketing Options
TikTok's expanding its monetization options to more creators, providing more opportunity in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Reddit Adds New Real-Time Activity Indicators to Enhance In-App Activity
Reddit's new real-time indicators will show activity relating to up and downvotes and comments.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from Novi on May 27, 2020
Meta's Crytpo Project Loses Top Executive, the Latest Blow for the Company's Digital Payments Push
Meta's troubled Novi project looks set to remain troubled for some time yet, with its top executive moving on from the company.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on December 01, 2021
LinkedIn Adds New Tools to 'Creator Mode', Including LinkedIn Live Access and Newsletters
LinkedIn's Creator Mode now offers access to LinkedIn Live and a new in-app newsletter option.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 27, 2021
Twitter Updates its Regulations on Unauthorized Use of Private Media and Depictions of Individuals
Twitter's new regulations will provide more protection for users and their private media.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021 -
Retrieved from GIPHY on May 16, 2020
Facebook Could Be Forced to Sell-Off Giphy After UK Regulatory Ruling
The UK competition watchdog has ruled that Meta's acquisition of Giphy stifled competition in the sector, which could be a significant ruling.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on November 30, 2021
TikTok Tests New Option to Tag Other Profiles in Your Video Clips
The option could provide another way to enhance connection within the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2021 -
Retrieved from Jane Manchun Wong/Twitter on November 30, 2021
Twitter Prepares for Broader Launch of Reply Downvotes to Better Understand User Response
Twitter's re[ply downvotes could be a good way to glean more insight into what people want to see in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 27, 2021
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Stands Down Effective Immediately, Replaced by CTO Parag Agrawal
It's the end of an era at the social media giant.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on October 13, 2021
Instagram's Efforts to Win Back Young Users Will See Video Become the Focus of the Main Feed Display
Instagram's experiments point to a major shift coming for the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 27, 2021 -
Retrieved from Alessandro Paluzzi/Twitter on November 27, 2021
Twitter Is Testing New, Themed App Icons for the Holidays
New icons are coming to Twitter Blue subscribers, providing another way to get into the holiday spirit.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 27, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2020
TikTok Is Testing a New 'Business Registration' Option to Confirm Business Information in the App
The new option adds a business category listing to your TikTok profile.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 27, 2021 -
Retrieved from YouTube on November 24, 2021
YouTube Adds Option to Reuse Details from Previous Videos to Streamline Uploads, New Mobile Analytics
The option will streamline the upload process, especially for videos in a series.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2021 -
Retrieved from Reddit on November 24, 2021
Reddit Launches Enhanced Video Tools, Announces Shutdown of Dubsmash
Reddit's adding some new camera enhancements, as it merges the functionality from Dubsmash.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2021
