Facebook Adds New Features to Help Users Follow the Paralympic Games

Facebook's added a range of interactive tools and options to help users engage with the Paralympic Games.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2021

Twitter Announces Coming DM Improvements, Including Multi-DM Sharing and Updated Navigation

The updates are relatively small, but could be particularly helpful for brands that are using DMs as a connection tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Expands Push into Local News Through Expansion of its Bulletin Newsletter Platform

The expansion could be a key step towards making Facebook the key outlet for local news.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Twitter Officially Launches Integration of Revue Newsletter Subscriptions Direct from User Profiles

The new button will help Revue creators gain more direct subscribers from their Twitter presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

FTC Files New Antitrust Case Against Facebook, Citing Anti-Competitive Behavior Through Acquisitions

The case will once again see Facebook forced to defend its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Brings Reels to its Main App as it Seeks to Capitalize on the Short-Form Video Trend

The update could expose a lot more people to Reels content, and increase engagement with the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Announces Horizon Workrooms VR Collaboration and Meeting Platform

The new virtual meeting type aims to simulate in-person interaction, and can be joined via VR headset or video link.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2021

Facebook Announces the Date for its Upcoming 'Facebook Connect' AR/VR Showcase

The conference will see the company unveil its latest AR and VR projects

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Twitter Launches New API Access for Spaces to Facilitate the Development of Third-Party Apps

The new options will facilitate more Spaces planning tools and data insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Facebook Publishes Latest Update on Content Removals, Fake Accounts and Hate Speech

The report covers all the actions it's taken, and the improvements Facebook has made in enforcement over the past three months. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Pinterest Launches 'Hair Pattern Search' Option to Boost Inclusion and Utility in the App

The new process will enable users to find hairstye Pin matches based on their specific hair type.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Facebook Shares New 'Widely Viewed Content' Report to Counter the Idea that it Amplifies Division

The report raises more questions than provides answers with respect to user behaviors.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2021

Twitter's Working on a 'Leave This Conversation' Option to Help Manage On-Platform Engagement

The option would provide another way to manage your tweet mentions, and avoid negative interactions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2021

Twitter Tests New Misleading Info Reporting Option to Further Combat Misinformation in Tweets

The new option will help Twitter better address key elements of concern, while also providing another reporting option for users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2021

YouTube Adds Video Chapter Listings in Search, Which Could be a New SEO Consideration

Users will be able to access specific video sections direct from search results, which could have specific SEO considerations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2021

YikYak Makes a Comeback, Four Years After Being Shuttered

In a move that no one expected, or even seemed to be interested in, YikYak has returned.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2021

Twitter Hits Another Hiccup with Public Requests for Verification, Pauses Roll-Out of New Process

Twitter's verification process remains problematic - but the question is, does it really matter for most users?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2021

Twitter Announces New Lead for its bluesky Social Media Decentralization Project

The bluesky project takes another step forward, though the outcome remains largely unclear.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2021

SMT Expert Series: Keren Baruch Discusses LinkedIn Content Trends and Creator Tools

Get the lowdown on the latest LinkedIn trends, and tips for your content approach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2021

Twitter Tests New Topic Tags to Spaces to Improve Discovery

The topic tags will ideally help to maximize Spaces discovery, a key element in boosting Spaces take-up.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2021

TikTok Launches 'Creative Solutions' Guide to Building Effective TikTok Campaigns

The guide outlines a range of TikTok-specific clips on how to maximize your video engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2021

Facebook Updates Educational Resources for Parents and Students Ahead of Back-to-School Season

Facebook has refreshed its educational resources to help parents and kids as they head into the school year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2021

Reddit Tests New TikTok-Like Video Feed as it Looks to Expand its Video Options

Reddit's looking for more ways to capitalize on the rise in video consumption in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2021

Facebook Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Messenger, the Next Step in its Messaging Integration Plan

The addition will provide more security for your message interactions - but might also raise the hackles of regulatory groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2021

Reddit Now Valued at $10b with New Funding Round

The platform continues to expand its business potential with new tools and improved moderation processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 12, 2021