Social Media Updates: Page 118
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Retrieved from Twitter on September 10, 2021
Twitter Launches Live Test of New Labels for Bot Accounts
The new labels will help users better understand who, or what, they're engaging with in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from YouTube on September 10, 2021
YouTube Expands Access to its Community Posting Tab Within Creator Channels
The Community tab provides another way to help build community connection within the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 24, 2021
LinkedIn Expands Professional 'Learning Hub' to More Users, Makes 40 Popular Course Available for Free
LinkedIn is expanding its professional education tools, by making its Learning Hub available to more businesses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on September 10, 2021
Twitter Launches Live Test of Tweet Reactions in Turkey
Soon, you'll have four more emoji responses to allocate to tweets in-stream.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from Ray Ban on September 10, 2021
Facebook Unveils $299 Smart Glasses, its First Step Towards AR Wearables
The first step in Facebook's move into AR wearables, the new Ray Ban Stories sunglasses are now available.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on September 09, 2021
TikTok Teams Up with MTV for New 'Trending: VMA' Awards
TikTok will look to solidify its cultural links via a new collaboration with MTV.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on September 09, 2021
TikTok Announces Events and Additions for Fashion Month
TikTok's looking to strengthen its ties to the fashion community with a range of new events.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on September 09, 2021
Snapchat Adds New Birthday Reminder Element to Help Facilitate Engagement
The option will help users stay up to date with friends' birthdays, and provide dedicated features to mark the occasion.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on September 09, 2021
Twitter Launches Initial Test of 'Communities' Topic-Based Groups Within the App
The option could spark a major shift in Twitter usage and engagement.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on September 08, 2021
Facebook Announces $3 Million Donation for Afghan Refugees and Aid Organizations
The funding will go towards assisting organizations looking to help those in need in the region.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on September 08, 2021
Twitter Launches Live Test of New Option to Remove Specific Followers
The option will make it easier to remove specific followers, without having to block/unblock them.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Retrieved from Ray Ban on September 08, 2021
Facebook Previews New Smart Glasses Ahead of Initial Launch Later This Week
They may not be AR glasses, as such, but Facebook's first smart glasses are set for launch later this week.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on September 08, 2021
Twitter Officially Launches Test of Full-Width Images and Videos on iOS
The new visual display will put more focus on shared images and videos in your tweets.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2021 -
New Report Looks at Social Media Usage Trends Over the Past Decade, and Where Things are Now Headed
The report looks at key social media usage shifts over time, and what they mean for future adoption trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2021 -
Twitter Commerce is Coming, with its Various Shopping Experiments Closing in on the Next Stage
Shopping via tweet will soon be here - here's a look at what Twitter's working on in the eCommerce space.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 3, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on September 03, 2021
Twitter Shares Insights into Rising Topic Trends Heading into Fall [Infographic]
What's gaining traction on Twitter as we head into the colder months? Check out these new insights.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on September 03, 2021
Facebook Announces New Deals to Enable Gaming Streamers to Include Popular Music in Their Broadcasts
The new deals will provide more incentive for Gaming streamers to broadcast on Facebook.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from Dominic Camozzi/Twitter on August 18, 2021
Twitter is Testing a Range of New Control Options, Including Auto-Archiving Old Tweets and Hiding Likes
The options will ideally help Twitter users feel more free in sharing their thoughts and opinions in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Reddit Adds New Option to Place Promotions Within Post Reply Threads
The option enables brands to reach Redditors within the platform's highly engaged comment threads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on September 03, 2021
Facebook Provides Updated Overview of its Verification Guidelines for Facebook and Instagram
The overview provides a full explanation of what Facebook's verification markers actually represent, and who qualifies for the tick.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on September 02, 2021
Facebook Adds New Fantasy Games Element to Tap into the Rising Popularity of Fantasy Sports
The option will provide more engagement potential for The Social Network, tapping into the rising popularity of fantasy sports.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on September 02, 2021
Twitter Launches New 'Safety Mode' to Help Alleviate Mental Stress Associated with Tweet Pile-Ons
The option will provide a way for users to back out of conversations that are causing them mental stress.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on September 02, 2021
LinkedIn Adds New Live-Stream Events for LinkedIn Learning, Lists Most Popular Courses of 2021 Thus Far
With demand increasing, LinkedIn is adding a new networking and personalization element to LinkedIn Learning.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Instagram Launches '10 Days of Live Shopping' Event to Showcase its Evolving eCommerce Tools
The events will showcase Instagram's advancing live shopping options, which could help to increase interest in the process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on September 02, 2021
Twitter Launches 'Super Follows' Creator Monetization Option
The option will provide a new way to monetize your Twitter audience by sharing exclusive, subscriber-only content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2021