TikTok is Testing 'TikTok Stories' as it Looks to Expand Creative Options in the App

TikTok is testing out its own variation of the social Stories format.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

WhatsApp Adds Disappearing Images and Videos in Chats

The option will see all videos and images disappear from message threads after being opened.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2021

Twitter Tests New Sensitive Content Appeals Process as it Continues to Refine its Detection Efforts

The option will ideally enable Twitter to continue refining its detection algorithms, while also catering for false positives.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2021

TikTok Announces New Partnership with Publicis Groupe to Facilitate Expanded Access to its Commerce Tools

The partnership will see TikTok provide Publicis clients with first-up access to its evolving commerce tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2021

YouTube Launches Payments of Up to $10k Per Month for Top Performing Shorts Video Clips

Shorts creators will be able to claim up to $10k per month, based on Shorts performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2021

LinkedIn Acquires Tutorial Video App Jumprope as it Looks to Expand its Creator Tools

The acquisition will help LinkedIn expand its video posting options, with a view to providing new creator monetization options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2021

Twitter Announces New Partnerships with Reuters and AP to Improve Information Accuracy in Trend Listings

The new partnerships will see more information sources made available to Twitter's curation team.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2021

Clubhouse Sees Significant Increase in Usage, Announces Changes to Notifications and Club Admin Roles

The app is seeing big growth in India, which has become a big focus for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2021

Twitter Adds New Sign-In Options via Apple and Google ID

The option will make it easier to sign in, without having to continually re-enter passwords.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2021

TikTok Looks to Build Ties with Cybersecurity Community by Sponsoring The US Cyber Games

TikTok will provide support and promotion for the event, which aims to help in the recruitment of cybersecurity talent.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2021

SMT Expert Series: Matt Navarra Discusses the Latest Trends, and Where Things are Headed

In an exclusive interview, social media expert Matt Navarra provides his insights on some of the latest trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2021

Snapchat Launches New Ad Campaign to Maximize its Growth Momentum

The new ad campaign will run in various major cities and regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2021

Pinterest Loses 24 Million Users as Lockdowns Ease and Physical Stores Re-Open Around the World

The numbers show a significant decline in users, though underlying ad performance remains solid.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2021

Snapchat Shares New Insights into How Friends Connect in the App [Infographic]

The report coincides with International Friendship Day, which is being celebrated this week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2021

Twitter Adds New Spaces Sharing Options, New Search Tools to Improve Spaces Discovery

The new options will be important as Twitter moves to put more emphasis on its audio social option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2021

Snapchat Launches New 'Campaign Lab' to Help Guide Marketers on Best Snap Ads Approaches

The new experiment tracking and creation tool will help refine your Snap ads focus.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2021

YouTube Adds in Live-Stream Trailers and Live Polls as it Builds its New Streaming Commerce Options

The new tools are part of YouTube's renewed focus on live-streams as an eCommerce option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2021

Facebook Posts Strong Revenue Result, but Daily Active Usage Is Stalling in Key Markets

The numbers show that Facebook continues to go from strength to strength, but its daily active usage numbers are slowing in some markets,

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2021

Facebook Launches 'Campaign Ideas Generator' to Help Businesses with their Promotional Efforts

The new resource website aims to help guide your Facebook and Instagram campaign approach via a range of tools and prompts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2021

Snapchat Launches 'My Places' To Highlight Local Businesses of Interest Within the Snap Map

The new display aims to help users find new places to go, and where to meet up with friends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2021

Twitter Takes Next Steps Into eCommerce With Test of Shopping Module on Business Profiles

The new Shop module is being tested with a selection of businesses in the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2021

LinkedIn Posts Record Full-Year Revenue Result, Continues To See Strong Growth in Active Sessions

The platform has surpassed $10 billion in revenue for the first time, up 27% year over year. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2021

WhatsApp Provides New Archive Options to Permanently Hide Noisy Group Chats

The update will ensure that you don't keep getting notifications from archived chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2021

Twitter Tests New Notifications for Locked or Suspended Accounts

The new notifications aim to provide more transparency in Twitter's enforcement process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2021

TikTok Adds New Live-Stream Moderation Tools as it Eyes the Next Stage of Live-Stream Shopping

The new tools will provide more capacity to manage your live-stream broadcasts in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2021