TikTok Launches New 'Creator Portal' Education Platform to Help Creators Maximize their Efforts

TikTok has launched a new set of education resources for creators in order to provide guidance on how to build an effective platform presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2021

LinkedIn Adds New Post Visibility and Reply Controls to Manage On-Platform Discussions

LinkedIn has added some new control features which enable users to restrict who can reply to their posts, and what they see in their feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2021

Pinterest Adds New AR 'Try-On' Tools for Eyeshadow, Expands Product Tagging Within Pins

Pinterest is expanding its AR tools with new eyeshadow Try-On Pins, while it's also looking to expand its shopping tags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2021

Twitter Reminds Users of Upcoming Changes to Verification Policy

Twitter's new verification policy comes into effect this week, which means all currently verified profiles that don't comply will lose their blue tick.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2021

Facebook Announces New App Login Parameters to Assist with Transition to Apple's IDFA Update

Facebook has announced new login options within its SDK to ensure app developers can continue to gather user data in light of the coming IDFA changes. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2021

Google Outlines New Deal to Pay French Publishers for Use of Their Content

Google has announced a new deal to share revenue with French publishers while avoiding more complex regulation on the same.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2021

Facebook's New, Independent Oversight Board Will Make Final Ruling on Decision to Ban Trump

Facebook has referred its decision to ban the account of former US President Donald Trump to its recently activated Oversight Board.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2021

Pinterest Tests New Stories Panel at the Top of User Feeds

Pinterest is testing out a new panel of Story Pins on the main home screen, aligning with the broader Stories trend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 20, 2021

Facebook Launches Updated 'Account Quality' Dashboard to Help Businesses Address Concerns

Facebook is adding a new dashboard to help businesses keep track of any suspended ads or impacted posts as a result of rule violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 20, 2021

Facebook Updates its Automated Alt Text Process to Identify More Objects Within Posted Images

Facebook has announced a significant update to its Automatic Alt Text process for posted images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2021

YouTube Outlines How 'Shorts' Views and Counted, and How They'll Impact Channel Analytics

YouTube has provided some new insights into how its new 'Shorts' option will impact you channel analytics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2021

Pinterest Launches New 'Dynamic Creative' Automated Ad Targeting and Creation Process

Pinterest is launching a new, automated ad creation process, which will enable advertisers to better target the right audiences. But there could be a catch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2021

TikTok Adds New Q&A Option Which Enables Fans to Post Questions for Creators

TikTok is rolling out a new Q and A option which enables users to pose questions to creators that can then be answered in future videos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2021

Facebook Blocks Creation of Events Near Capitol, Halts Ads for Weapons in Lead-Up to Inauguration Day

Facebook is implementing extra measures to protect against potential unrest at the inauguration of incoming US President Joe Biden.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2021

WhatsApp Delays Privacy Policy Update in Order to Further Address User Concerns

WhatsApp has halted a planned update to its usage terms after many users misunderstood what the update would mean for their personal information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2021

Instagram's Testing an Option to Unhide Total Like Counts on Posts

Instagram's testing out a new toggle that would give users the option to hide like counts on their posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021

Snapchat Adds Public View Counts to its TikTok-Like 'Spotlight' Feed

Snapchat has added public view counts to its Spotlight short-form video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021

YouTube Launches Next Phase of Program to Tag Items Within Video Clips

YouTube is launching a live test of its new process which will enable creators to tag products within their video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021

In the Wake of the Trump Bans, Social Platforms Need to Establish Clearer Parameters on Speech

In the wake of the banning US President Donald Trump, social platforms now need to establish how we stop the next Trump from happening.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021

TikTok Launches 'Black Creatives' Program to Foster New Talent

TikTok has launched a new program to support Black creators, as part of the platform's broader effort to ensure greater diversity on its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021

LinkedIn Launches 'LinkedIn Marketing Labs' to Provide Education on the Platform's Ad Tools

LinkedIn has launched a new education platform to help marketers learn more about effective use of LinkedIn ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021

Facebook Launches New Business Equality Center to Provide Organizational Guidance

Facebook has launched a new Business Equality Center to help businesses improve their approach to diversity and representation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021

TikTok Announces New Policy Updates to Better Protect Young Users

TikTok has announced a raft of changes to its default privacy settings for younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021

LinkedIn Adds Swipe-Up Links to LinkedIn Stories

LinkedIn has added a new 'swipe up' link option for LinkedIn Stories - bit it's not available to all users just yet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

Facebook Adds New Safety Check and Live Video Enhancements for Workplace

Facebook has announced some new enhancements to its Workplace platform as it looks to help more businesses maintain connection with remote employees.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021