YouTube Announces Expansion of Shorts to All US Users, New Shorts Tab to Improve Discovery

YouTube is expanding its TikTok-like Shorts tool to all US users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Facebook Launches Nextdoor-Like 'Neighborhoods' Tool in Canada, Plans for Broader Roll-Out

Facebook is launching its new 'Neighborhoods' local connection tool to all users in Canada as part of a broader expansion of the tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Snapchat Previews New Original Shows, Creator Marketplace to Facilitate Brand/Influencer Partnerships

Snapchat has shared its latest slate of Snap Original programming, as well as a new Creator Marketplace platform to facilitate brand partnerships.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Facebook's Oversight Board Upholds Decision to Ban Trump, But Calls for Clearer Guidance Moving Forward

Facebook's independent Oversight Board has upheld the platform's suspension of former US President Donald Trump. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Facebook Workplace Reaches 7 Million Paid Subscribers, Adds New Q&A and Integration Tools

Facebook Workplace is now up to 7 million paying business subscribers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Twitter Launches 'I Wish I Knew' Podcast to Provide Insight into How it Utilizes Audience Research

Twitter is launching a new podcast which will provide insights into how it utilizes audience insight.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

LinkedIn Provides Tips on How to Maximize Career Resilience by Building Your LinkedIn Network

LinkedIn has conducted some new research into how people can maximize their career opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Facebook Announces 2021 Community Accelerator Grant Program to Assist Facebook Community Leaders

Facebook has announced the 2021 iteration of its Community Accelerator Program, which is designed to help group admins maximize their communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

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