Instagram Is Updating its Ranking Algorithm to Put More Focus on Original Content

The change could have various impacts - here's a look at how Instagram's looking to roll out the update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2022

LinkedIn Shares its Top Companies to Work For List for 2022 [Infographic]

These are the top companies to work for, by region, based on LinkedIn profile insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2022

Instagram Tests Removing the 'Recent' Tab from Hashtag Searches

The change is designed to make hashtag seaerches more relevant, and discourage trend jackers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Instagram Product Tags Are Now Available to All Users in the US

Expanding access to product tags could see a lot more people browsing and buying via their IG feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Meta Launches Fundraisers in Reels, Another Way to Raise Money for Causes in the App

Instagram continues to add to its fundraising tools and options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Meta Adds New Features for Earth Day on Messenger and Messenger Kids

Messenger's adding a range of new features to help users engage in Earth Day, and raise awareness of climate action.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

LinkedIn Loses Latest Appeal in Ongoing Data-Scraping Case

LinkedIn has once again lost its appeal to stop third-party platforms from accessing and using LinkedIn member info. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Assessing the Options for Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Push

Elon Musk's takeover offer for Twitter looks set to fall short - but that may not be the end for Musk's social media ambitions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Snapchat Launches New AR Art Experiences to Encourage Cultural Engagement

Snap continues to explore new forms of creative expression, and experience, in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2022

Key Social Media Usage Trends, Based on Analysis of Over a Billion Posts [Infographic]

The team from YouScan has put together a collection of key trend notes based on analysis of over a billion social media posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2022

Elon Musk's Perspective on Free Speech is Likely Different to Your Own, Which is Important to Note

Elon Musk has a long history of pushing the boundaries, but the penalties for him are likely not the same as everyone else.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2022

Reddit Updates Search Tools, Adds Capacity to Search User Comments

The capacity to search Reddit comments will significantly enhance the platform's value as a research tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2022

WhatsApp Announces 'Communities' to Enhance Group Chats in the App

Communities will facilitate broader connection with like-minded people, and include a range of new engagement features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2022

Elon Musk Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Twitter

In a move that few could have predicted, Elon Musk is now looking to buy Twitter outright.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2022

YouTube Adds New CTV Campaign Measurement Verification Through Expanded Nielsen Partnership

CTV viewing is on the rise, and YouTube is evolving its CTV ad offerings in-step.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

YouTube Launches New 'Search Insights' for All Creators

The new Search Insights tab will provide data on what people are searching for in the app, and on your channel specifically.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

TikTok Expands Test of Downvotes for Video Replies, Adds New Prompts to Highlight its Safety Tools

TikTok's the latest social platform to try out downvotes as a feedback option, in order to help it improve the user experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

New Details Emerge of Meta's Ten-Year Growth Plan for AR Wearables and the Metaverse

A new report has provided details on how Meta plans to roll out its first AR glasses, and usher in the next stage of digital connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

Clubhouse Launches Dark Mode, Tests New Interactive Games

Clubhouse heads to the dark side, while also testing out new social games.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

Pinterest Announces New Partnership with WooCommerce to Expand Product Listings

The integration will feed a lot more product listings into the Pinterest ecosystem.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2022

YouTube and TikTok Add New Options for Automated Captions, Improving Accessibility

YouTube's offering new caption editing capacity, while TikTok's rolling out auto-captions by default.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2022

Pinterest Launches API V5 to Facilitate New Pin Presentation and Management Tools

Pinterest's new API will facilitate all new use cases for third-party management apps and tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2022

Twitter Acquires OpenBack to Improve the Timeliness and Relevance of Push Notifications

The acquisition will help Twitter alert users to the most relevant content in the app in real-time. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2022

Snapchat Launches 'Dynamic Stories' for News Publishers to Present Up to Date News Content in the App

The new initiative will enable publishers to connect their RSS feed into Snap to keep their Stories up to date.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2022

TikTok Expands Access to its 'Effect House' AR Creation Platform

TikTok's opening the door to expanded AR creativity - though it's doing so with user wellbeing in mind.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2022