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

TikTok Launches Lead Generation Ads to Help Advertisers Collect Audience Information

TikTok has added a new lead generation ad option which enables businesses to gather contact info direct from the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

YouTube Reports 49% Jump in Ad Revenue as Video Consumption Behaviors Evolve

Parent company Alphabet has provided an overview of YouTube's growing ad business in its latest earnings report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

Messenger Launches New Initiative to Celebrate the Work of Influential Teachers and Educators

Facebook Messenger has launched a new initiative to celebrate the work of teachers, as part of National Teacher Appreciation Day

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Facebook Partners on New Program to Provide Digital Skills Training to Minority Communities

Facebook has announced a new initiative, in partnership with Coursera and Goodwill International, to provide training to 6,000 COVID-19 impacted workers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Pinterest Rises to 478 Million Users, Posts Strong Revenue Result for Q1

Pinterest has shared its latest performance update, showing strong growth in usage and revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

LinkedIn Continues to See 'Record Engagement' According to Latest Performance Update

Microsoft has reported strong revenue and engagement numbers for LinkedIn in its Q3 2021 performance update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Zuckerberg Lays Out Plans for New Revenue Tools for Instagram Creators, and Improved Brand Promotional Offerings

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans for coming monetization tools for Instagram creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

TikTok Announces New European 'Transparency and Accountability Center'

TikTok has announced plans to open a new Transparency and Accountability Center in Europe.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021