TikTok Adds Insights on the Latest Trending Songs by Region to its Trend Discovery Listings

The new element adds to TikTok's growing usage insights offering to help marketers plan their promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2022

Snapchat Adds New Limits on Adults Seeking to Connect with Minors in the App

The new measures will provide increased security for young users in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2022

Twitter's Latest Promotional Campaign Focuses on Celebrities Who've Manifested Success Via Tweet

The campaign showcases a range of celebrities that tweeted their dreams and ambitions long before achieving success.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2022

Twitter Expands its Test of User-Reported Misinformation, Expanding Platform Insight

The program is designed to help Twitter's enforcement teams understand content trends, and improve its action on such.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2022

TikTok Looks to Expand Content Horizons with New, Integrated 'Stories' Test

TikTok's looking to expand its content options, with a view to maximizing user attention, and creator opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2022

Meta Is Developing an 'Ethical Framework' for the Use of Virtual Influencers

With the use of digital characters on the rise, regulations are needed to limit potential harm and misuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2022

Twitter Tests New Column Creation Tools in TweetDeck

The new updates could make it easier to set up a social listening dashboard in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2022

Mr. Beast Takes the Top Spot in Forbes' 2021 YouTube Earners List

Jimmy Donaldson takes the crown for 2021, beating out long-running champ Ryan Kaji of 'Ryan's World'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2022

Meta's NPE Team Continues to Shift Focus with the Shutdown of Another Experimental App

The NPE team, which has launched a range of app experiments, is evolving into a new, metaverse-aligned entity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2022

Twitter Rolls Out Spaces Recording for All Users

The option will provide more functionality for your Spaces chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2022

Instagram Sees Boost in Download Numbers as Usage Grows in India

Instagram usage continues to grow in India, which will open up new opportunities for parent company Meta.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2022

Twitter's Coming NFT Profile Display Option Moves to Next Stage of Testing

The new Twitter NFT display option will provide proof of ownership, helping to address a key concern in the space.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2022

Snapchat Adds New Features to Facilitate Fun Interaction, Including Emoji Polls and Bitmoji Reactions

The features are focused on encouraging more engagement through more personalized add-on elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2022

Meta Faces Another Antitrust Challenge, with the FTC's Case Against the Company Approved for the Next Stage

If successful, the new push could see Meta forced to sell off both Instagram and WhatsApp

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2022

Which Social Media Apps Have the Biggest Impact on Sleep Patterns? [Infographic]

Using your phone late at night can impact your sleep - but which social media apps worsen that impact?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2022

Twitter Looks to Extend its Keyword Blocking and Mute Options to More Elements

The expansion will give users more capacity to control their in-app experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2022

Twitter Testing New Search Prompts Above the Main Feed in the App

The test will provide more overt Twitter search prompts, which could increase engagement in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Instagram's Testing a New Option Which Would Enable Users to Re-Arrange the Post Display on their Profile

This could provide more capacity to manage how profile visitors view your IG content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Instagram Tests New 'Status' Display to Provide More Context on What Your Connections are Doing

The option could help to keep your connections informed of your activities, and likely response times.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Twitter Shares New Insights into the Evolving Gaming Conversation via Tweet, Which Reached Record Highs in 2021

Gaming is one of the most influential elements in online culture, and an important indicator of future trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Social Media Fuels Division and Angst – But Solving the Underlying Issues at Play is Hugely Complex

Facebook has clearly helped to fuel societal division - but can it be fixed?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2022

TikTok's Testing a New Option to Invite Your Connections in Other Apps to View Your Clips, and Follow Your Profile

The process could be a simple way to grow your TikTok following, and bring more users to the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2022

Instagram Turns on IG Live Badges by Default for Eligible Creators

In its latest effort to provide more incentive for creators, Instagram is enabling live-stream badges for more streamers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2022

Pinterest Adds 'Profiles' Tab to Search Results to Better Highlight Pin Creators

The new tab will highlight relevant creators on any subject in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2022

Facebook Launches New 'Privacy Center' to Facilitate More Control Over Privacy and Data-Sharing Options

The new Privacy Center will provide more oversight and control over your various data tracking options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2022