Facebook Loses a Million Daily Active Users, Posts Big Revenue Result for Full Year 2021

Meta continues to bring in the big bucks, though the overall daily usage of Facebook has declined for the first time. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2022

YouTube Generated $28.8 Billion in Ad Revenue in 2021, Fueling the Creator Economy

YouTube's creator funding models continue to solidify its position as the top online video platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2022

Snapchat Adds New AR Story Tools for Lunar New Year to Highlight the Influence of Chinese Culture

Snapchat's added some interesting, educational AR experiences for Lunar New Year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2022

Twitter Launches New 'Toolbox' Hub to Highlight Helpful Creation, Moderation and Analytics Tools

The new 'Twitter Toolbox' highlights helpful third-party apps, built by approved development partners.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

Meta Announces Events for Black History Month, Including a New, Metaverse-Aligned Project

Meta will host a range of events, including AR and VR activations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

Pinterest Looks to Highlight Black Creators for Black History Month

Pinterest will host a range of video events, while also highlighting Black creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

Instagram Outlines Key Updates to Improve the In-App Experience for Visually Impaired Users

Instagram's improved its approach to the way it presents post information in screen readers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

LinkedIn Shares Latest Update on Fake Account Detection, Scams, Government Requests and More

LinkedIn's latest report highlights changing usage behaviors in the app, and how LinkedIn is working to keep users safe.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

Messenger Launches New Features to Celebrate Lunar New Year

The new features will help users take part in the celebration of the Year of the Tiger.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

What Feature Should Facebook Add to Improve the User Experience?

What feature would you add to Facebook if you could? We recently asked the SMT community for their thoughts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

Snap Hosts Virtual Bitmoji Concert to Promote the Latest Jennifer Lopez Film

The event is Snap's first foray into more immersive digital events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

Twitter Will Showcase Super Bowl Prediction Tweets on the Roof of SoFi Stadium in New Promo Push

It's the latest in Twitter's unique promotions linked to the Super Bowl.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2022

Pinterest Adds AR Furniture Placement Tools to Better Facilitate Home Decor Purchases

The latest advance for Pinterest's AR shopping tools will enable users to virtually place furniture items in their home.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2022

Meta Launches Improved 3D Avatars, Expands Avatar Use to Instagram

Meta's new avatars are a first step towards advanced connection in the metaverse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2022

TikTok Announces Events and Support Initiatives for Black History Month

TikTok will host a range of live-streams, while it will also showcase the work of Black creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2022

WhatsApp Launches New Promo Campaign Highlighting the Value of Encryption

The new campaign aims to stoke user fears around third-party groups snooping on their private exchanges.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2022

Instagram Adds New Stickers and AR Features to Celebrate Lunar New Year

The new tools will enable users to celebrate the Year of the Tiger in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 28, 2022

Meta Moves to the Next Stage of its Messaging Integration Plan, with E2E Encryption on Messenger Group Chats

Despite ongoing opposition from government and law enforcement groups, Meta continues to push ahead with its expanded messaging encryption plan.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Pinterest Tests New Idea Pin Highlights to Showcase Specific Content

The new option could provide another way to showcase your Idea Pins, and get more value out of your best content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

YouTube Adds New Guided Support Process for Community Guidelines Violations

The updated process will provide more context on policy violations, and direct response options to resolve them.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Facebook's Removing Profile Videos from Next Month

The looping, 7-second video profile clips will be no more as of February 7th.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Twitter Shares New Insights into Rising Discussion Around the NFL Playoffs [Infographic]

Looking to link into the rising discussion around the Super Bowl? Check out these new insights from Twitter.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Snapchat Renews Content Deals with Disney, Viacom and NBCUniversal, Securing Exclusive Programming for Discover

The new deals will see Snapchat continue to air exclusive, publisher-originated content in Discover.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

LinkedIn Announces the Retirement of its LinkedIn Lite App

As more users switch over the full version, LinkedIn's removing its pared-back variation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Instagram Increases Response Options in Stories Polls, Facilitating Expanded Engagement

Some handy new updates for your Instagram Stories polls.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022