Instagram Officially Launches New Captions Sticker for Stories

Instagram has launched a new captions sticker for Instagram Stories

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Twitter Acquires News Content Subscription Platform Scroll to Advance its Creator Revenue Tools

Twitter has acquired news content subscription platform Scroll, which includes Twitter analysis platform Nuzzel, as it continues to develop its new subscription tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Clubhouse Moves to Next Stage of Testing for Android App, Continues to Develop Payment Tools

Clubhouse is progressing onto the next stage of its Android app development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Pinterest Launches Pinterest Ads in Mexico, Continuing Business Expansion

Pinterest will now let Mexican businesses advertise on the platform in the latest expansion of its business tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Adds New Emotional Health Resources to Mark Mental Health Awareness Month

Facebook has added a new Emotional Health center to provide mental support for users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Launches New Mother's Day Promotion for its Portal Smart Speaker Device

Facebook has launched a new promotional push for its Portal smart speaker device, which has seen a big increase in sales of late.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Adds New Safety Features and Creative Tools for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Facebook has announced a range of new features and fundraising initiatives for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Updates iOS 14.5 Prompt to Encourage Users to Keep Data Tracking On

Facebook has added a new element to its iOS 14.5 prompts, which employ a form of scare tactic to encourage users not to switch off data tracking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Twitter Launches New Campaign in Support of Press Freedom and Local Journalists

Twitter has launched a new campaign in support of local journalists as part of World Press Freedom Day.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Twitter Opens Audio Spaces to All Users with Over 600 Followers, Announces New Spaces Features

Twitter has announced a big expansion of Twitter Spaces, marking the next stage of its audio social push. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Pinterest Announces New Initiatives to Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Pinterest has announced a range of new programming and awareness initiatives for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2021

YouTube Tests New Timed Comments in Video Playback to Provide More Context and Maximize Engagement

YouTube is testing new timed comment displays within video playback to provide more context.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2021

Facebook Outlines Advances in Computer Vision and Object Identification Tech

Facebook has showcased its advancing video object identification tech, which could have a range of implications for digital marketers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2021

WhatsApp Rolls Out Expanded Image Display in Messaging Threads

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update to the way images are displayed within message threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2021

Facebook Pushes Ahead with Plans for Full End-to-End Encryption of its Messaging Tools

Facebook has provided an update on its plans to implement full end-to-end encryption of its messaging tools, despite ongoing concerns from authorities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2021

ByteDance Names Current Company CFO Shouzi Chew as the New CEO of TikTok

TikTok has named ByteDance CFO Shouzi Chew as the new CEO of TikTok, with interim CEO Vanessa Pappas to become CFO of the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2021

Snapchat Shares Update on Internal and External Diversity Efforts, Including a Re-Think of its Camera Tools

Snapchat has published its second  Diversity Annual Report, which outlines the various ways in which the company is looking to maximize inclusion and equality.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

Instagram Launches First Edition of 'Instagram Insider' Digital Magazine, Highlighting Platform Trends

Instagram has published the first edition of its new 'Instagram Insider' digital magazine, highlighting key content trends and influenctial creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

TikTok Announces New Tools and Initiatives for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

TikTok has announced a range of new tools and initiatives to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

Instagram Adds New Options to Switch Off Your Audio or Video During an IG Live Broadcast

Instagram has added new options to Instagram Live, which will enable Live participants to mute their sound, or switch off their video feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

Facebook Will Soon Enable Businesses to Create Facebook Ads Within WhatsApp's Business Tools

Facebook's adding a new option to create Facebook promotions within its WhatsApp Business tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

Facebook Launches New Push to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging Within Vulnerable Communities

Facebook is working to help improve COVID-19 vaccine messaging in vulnerable communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

Pinterest Announces New Funding and Assistance Initiatives for Mental Health Awareness Month

Pinterest has announced a range of new projects for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

LinkedIn Publishes Top 50 Companies to Work for in 2021 Listing, Based on Platform Data

LinkedIn has published its 2021 listing of the top companies to work for, which takes into account a range of on-platform data indicators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

Facebook Posts Strong Revenue Result, Though Active Usage Growth is Slowing in Key Markets

Facebook has published its latest performance update, showing a strong increase in overall revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021