YouTube Tests Experimental Features With Premium Users

Some new features available to YouTube Premium subscribers from this month. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2025

Meta Enables Users To Add WhatsApp Profiles to Accounts Center

Now you can link your WhatsApp profile to your Facebook and IG presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2025

Bluesky Adds Dedicated Video Feed

Bluesky's also looking to move into line with the video shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2025

Threads Adds Markup Option To Re-Shared Posts

A simple way to enhance your re-sharing options in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2025

X Launches Dedicated Video Tab in the US

X's video tab is now live for U.S. users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2025

Now is the moment to rethink how you create social content

The social media landscape will keep shifting, but the teams that use moments like this to reassess their strategies and tools will emerge stronger.

Jan. 21, 2025

How to embed social listening into your social media strategy—without breaking the bank

Here’s how to incorporate social listening into your social media strategy in cost-effective, scalable ways.

By Kelsie Rimmer • Jan. 21, 2025

Instagram Updates Profile Grid With Vertical-Aligned Thumbnails

Your IG profile has a new look, and more changes are coming. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2025

Instagram Officially Expands Reels Length to 3 Minutes

Now you can share longer Reels, though Instagram has previously advised against it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2025

Court Documents Reveal Meta Used Pirated Books To Train Its AI Systems

Another blow for Zuckerberg's carefully cultivated public persona.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2025

Are We Set for a Major Shake-up of Social Media?

Will the latest changes in the social media landscape reshape our usage?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2025

YouTube Pledges $15M to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts

YouTube has also offered to open up its facilities to impacted creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2025

WhatsApp Adds More Video Effects, Improved Reactions UI

Some new features for your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2025

PSA: Xiaohongshu and Lemon8 Are Not Viable Alternatives to TikTok

As the US TikTok ban looms, users are seeking alternatives.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2025

Mastodon Moves To Nonprofit Structure

Mastodon is staying true to its decentralized social roots.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2025

Google Announces Advanced AI Options for Retailers

Retailers can build their own custom AI agents via a creation platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2025

20 Predictions for Social Media in 2025 [Infographic]

Some key social media marketing predictions for the year ahead.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2025

Bluesky Launches New Funding Push To Capitalize on Opportunities

Can Bluesky maximize its potential as a social media alternative?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2025

Meta Tests eBay Listings in Facebook Marketplace

Meta's exploring options to align with EU antitrust regulations. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2025

X Tests Expanded Grok Prompts and Functions In-Stream

X is keen to get more people using its advanced AI chatbot.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2025

TikTok Promotes Lemon8 in the US as Ban Looms

Though Lemon8 will also be banned once the bill is enacted.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2025

Meta’s Revised Political Content Approach Could Benefit Threads

More political content could open up the Threads discussion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2025

Meta Is Getting Rid of Fact-Checks and Switching to Community Notes

In a major shift for the company, Meta will now allow more political discussion in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2025

Meta Appoints New Board Members, Including UFC Chief Dana White

White has been a prominent supporter of incoming President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2025

AI Characters Are Already Driving Big Engagement in Social Apps

AI-generated bots are coming to take over social apps, whether you like it or not. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2025