Facebook Adds new 'Quick Access' Links for Your Most Viewed Pages and Profiles

The new option will make it a little easier to get to those Facebook Pages and profiles that you regularly check in on.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2021

Facebook Plans to Hire 10,000 New Staff to Work on the Metaverse

Facebook's basing its Metaverse team in Europe, which could be a measure to help it improve relations with EU regulators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2021

Facebook Shares Halloween Trends and Tips from Facebook Marketplace [Infographic]

What's trending for Halloween this year? Here's a look at what's selling on Facebook Marketplace.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2021

YouTube Outlines Key Areas of Focus for Shorts After the First Year of the Format [Infographic]

YouTube's TikTok-like 'Shorts' option has been around for more than a year, and YouTube's now looking to take it to the next stage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2021

Facebook Announces Marketing Insights Sessions for Advertising Week

Facebook will host seven sessions at Advertising Week, covering a range of key online marketing trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2021

FTC Sends Out Official Warnings to Over 700 Brands Over the Use of Fake Reviews

The notices put the marketing industry on notice in regards to use of fake endorsements and misleading claims.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Facebook Adds New Shipping Options to Marketplace Facilitating More eCommerce Activity

Shipping will enable Marketplace sellers to reach a wider audience, which could also help to fuel Facebook's broader eCommerce ambitions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

WhatsApp Adds Another Layer of Security to Encrypted Chat Back-Ups

The move is another step in providing more security for WhatsApp chats - but is that, ultimately, a good thing?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Twitter Launches Ticketed Spaces on Android, Now Available to all US Users on iOS

The expansion will help to boost interest in Spaces, and could see more popular broadcasters sharing more often.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Facebook Launches New Video Ad Series Calling for Improved Regulations for Social Media

The new videos aim to provide another perspective on Facebook's efforts to improve its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

LinkedIn Shuts Down in China Amid Rising Regulatory Pressure in the Region

The platform has found it difficult to meet local regulatory requirements, and will now bow out of the region entirely.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Facebook Develops New AI That Can Predict Future Process Steps, and Help Guide Activity

The new process could have a wide range of applications, boosting Facebook's broader push into smart tech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

Instagram Adds Live-Stream Scheduling to Drive More Awareness and Viewers

Looking to capitalize on the potential of live-stream shopping, Instagram's gradually building out its streaming tools and options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

Twitter Tests Ads in Tweet Replies, Which Could Provide New Opportunities for Brands and Creators

Monetizing viral tweets could provide another means to help creators make money from their on-platform efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

Facebook Announces New Policies to Better Protect Public Figures from Harassment

The new rules will see Facebook crack down on sexualized commentary, while also protecting more public figures from harassment.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

Reddit Adds 'Predictions' in Subreddit Polls to Enhance In-App Engagement

The option will invite Redditors to show-off their topic knowledge in specific subreddits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

TikTok Adds New Mute Option for Live Stream Comments, Outlines Latest Video Removal Stats

The new option will provide a more brand-safe environment for live-streams, an important element in TikTok's eCommerce push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

Twitter Launches Twitter Spaces 'Spark' Program to Fund and Support Audio Creators

The program will provide direct funding and support for emerging audio social creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2021

Twitter Looks to Make it Easier to Access a Chronological Feed of the Latest Tweets

The option will make it easier to essentially switch off Twitter's feed algorithm.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2021

Facebook Will Now Count Unconnected Facebook and Instagram Accounts Separately in Ad Reach Data

The new approach will change the way that Facebook counts individual users of its apps for ad purposes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2021

Instagram Adds New In-App Alerts on Technical Issues and Policy Violations Which May Impact Your Account

The new notifications aim to provide more transparency into account actions, and impacts on the service.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

Facebook Announces New Shopping Events for the Holidays, Including Live Shopping and #BuyBlack Initiatives

Facebook's looking to continues its eCommerce push, with a range of new events, along with some new safety features for Marketplace.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

Twitter Announces Broader Roll-Out of New Spaces Tab, Adds New Spaces Invite Process

The new tab, coming to all English-language users, is a significant step in boosting Spaces discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

Twitter Adds New Features to its Twitter Blue Subscription Service as it Looks to Broader Launch

Twitter's subscription offering, which provides additional tweet options, looks as though it's being prepared for the next stage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

Facebook Workplace Turns Five, Now with 7 Million Paying Subscribers

The company's professional platform looks set for ongoing growth amid the WFH shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021