YouTube Partners with Ed Sheeran in New Promotion for YouTube Shorts

YouTube's looking to lean into the rise of short-form video content, and build audience for its Shorts platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021

Pinterest Achieves MRC Accreditation for Pin Metrics, Providing More Assurance for Marketers

The certification of its processes will ensure that advertisers can feel confident about the ad data that Pinterest provides.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021

New Internal Insights Underline Facebook's Impacts on Societal Shifts, and its Struggles to Manage Such

A new leak of internal research reports from Facebook sparks more questions about the company's impact and process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021

Clubhouse Adds Pinned Links to Provide More Context in Rooms

The new option will provide another means to add more contextual elements to your audio chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021

Twitter Adds Revue Newsletter Subscription Cards in Tweets

The new option will provide more ways to drive newsletter sign-ups from the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2021

Instagram Adds More Tools to Help Creators Maximize Branded Content Partnerships

Instagram's looking to provide creators with more monetization options via expanded brand partnership options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2021

Instagram Shares New Insights into the Most Popular Pumpkin-Based Foods [Infographic]

Wanna' know the most popular pumpkin-based foods in every US state? 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2021

Snapchat Adds 13M More Daily Users in Q3, Now up to 500M Monthly Actives

Snap's latest results highlight ongoing opportunity for the app, in various ways.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2021

Twitter Opens Up Spaces Hosting to All Users on iOS and Android

More people will now be able to host Spaces, which could be both a positive and a negative for the feature.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2021

Facebook Announces New Tools for SMBs, Including Video Calls and Expanded Appointment Bookings

The new tools will provide more capacity for SMBs to maximize their opportunities heading into the holiday season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2021

Facebook Adds Group Effects for Messenger, Providing New Engagement Options

Group effects provide another engagement opportunity within Messenger video chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2021

Twitter Acquires Chat App Sphere to Boost its Communities Push

The acquisition will help Twitter build its new Communities tools with more compelling, engaging chat options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021

Facebook Will Reportedly Reveal a Metaverse-Inspired Corporate Name Change Next Week

A new name for Facebook? That's what's reportedly on the cards as it looks towards the next big shift. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021

YouTube Adds Auto-Chapters as a Search Element, the Next Stage of its Chapters Push

If you haven't checked your YouTube video chapters, it may be time to give them a look.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021

Facebook Adds New Penalties for Group Members Who Repeatedly Violate Platform Rules

The updated rules will institute more limits on users who regularly push the limits of platform rules with their posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021

Facebook Adds New Features to Messenger for Halloween, New Prompts to Promote Word Effects

The new, interactive options could provide another talking point for your Messenger chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021

Pinterest Announces New Features at its Creators' Festival, Including a 'Watch' Tab, 'Takes' and More

Pinterest has announced a range of new features and updates as part of its annual Creators' Festival event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2021

Google Adds New Snapchat Integration into its Latest Pixel Phones

Snapchat is solidifying its bonds with both Apple and Google as it eyes the next stage of AR development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021

Instagram Tests Longer Videos in Stories, New Stories-to-Reels Links, as Part of Broader Video Integration

Instagram continues to move away from its photo-sharing app roots, with more changes to consolidate its video options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021

Facebook Takes the Next Steps with its Novi Cryptocurrency Project

Facebook continues to push ahead with its cryptocurrency project, which could still yield significant results.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021

TikTok Launches its Inaugural 'Discover List' to Highlight Top Influencers in the App

The Discover List highlights some of the top creators in the app, highlighting key creation trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021

Instagram Will Enable Users to Upload Photos and Videos via Desktop from This Week

The update will help social media managers centralize their workflow, and maintain their various platform presences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021

Instagram Adds Collaboration Options for Feed Posts and Reels, New Music Engagement Features

Instagram's looking to encourage more collaboration, while it's also looking to make music a bigger focus. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021

Instagram Adds New Data Analytics to Provide More Performance Insight for Marketers

Instagram's added some more detail to its Insights element, providing more ways for marketers to optimize their content approach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021

YouTube Launches New Live Shopping Events, New Updates for CTV Campaigns

Live shopping is set to be a big trend in 2022, and YouTube's taking its next steps towards broadening its eCommerce offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2021