YouTube Updates Default Settings on Kids Content, Implements New Restrictions on Promotions

YouTube is updating its default settings for young users to offer more protection from potential harm.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2021

YouTube Launches New Video Ad Campaign to Promote Shorts Usage

The new ad campaign aims to highlight how short video trends align with YouTube usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2021

Snapchat Outlines its Approach to Misinformation and How it's Seeing Success in Combating its Spread

Snapchat's focus on friend connection, over public broadcasting, has helped it better tackle the spread of false info.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Twitter is Testing a New Option Which Would Enable You to Remove Specific Followers from Your Audience

The option could be particularly beneficial for brands looking to ensure they maximize their tweet marketing performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

LinkedIn Adds Native Video Meeting Option, Facilitating Enhanced Connection in the App

The option will make it easier to switch to a video meeting direct from your LinkedIn chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Facebook Provides More Data Controls with Update to 'Transfer Your Information' Tool

The update will provide more capacity to download and re-use your Facebook data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Instagram Tests New Ads on the Shop Tab to Highlight Specific Products

The new ads will help to highlight your products on the front page of the Shop tab in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Twitter Shares Insights into the Rising K-pop Discussion on the Platform [Infographic]

K-pop is huge on Twitter, with billions of K-pop related tweets flowing through the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2021

Facebook Shuts Down Project Analyzing the Impact of Misinformation in Political Ads on the Platform

The decision will restrict research into the potential impact of misinformation in political ads on the platform

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

LinkedIn Updates 'People You May Know' Recommendations to Help Maximize Connection Opportunities

The updated process aims to help improve exposure potential for a broader spectrum of users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

Twitter Adds New Co-Hosting Option for Audio Spaces

Co-hosts will be able to manage all aspects of your Space, helping to free up speakers and improve engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

Facebook Launches Redesigned Settings Layout to Make it Easier to Find Each Element

The new layout is designed to better align with how users look to update their in-app preferences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

Facebook Hosts First-Ever Paid Film Premiere, Which Could Point to New Distribution Opportunities

The move could see Facebook become a new distribution channel for filmmakers to consider.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

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