Facebook Takes Down Record Number of Networks for 'Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior' in December

Facebook took down a record 17 networks for Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior last month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

WhatsApp Seeks to Clarify Data-Sharing Update Following User Backlash

WhatsApp recently announced a change in how it shares user data with parent company Facebook, which has many users spooked.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

YouTube Adds New Hashtag Showcase Pages to Assist in Content Discovery

YouTube has added new hashtag showcase pages, which provide full-page overviews of videos which have included specific hashtags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

YouTube Announces First Participants in its #YouTubeBlack Voices Initiative

YouTube has announced the first round of creators that will participate in its #YouTubeBlack Voices program. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

LinkedIn Launches New 'Jobs on the Rise' Report to Assist in Economic Recovery

LinkedIn has changed the name and focus of its 'Emerging Jobs' report to highlight rising areas of opportunity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

New Research Shows that 71% of Americans Now Get News Content via Social Platforms

Pew Research has published its latest study into social media news consumption, which underlines the significant role that social apps now play in distributing critical information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

Pinterest Shares New Insights into Emerging Tech Search Trends on the Platform

Pinterest has published new research into emerging tech product trends on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

Facebook Looks to Provide More Data Transparency with Revamped 'Access Your Information' Tool

Facebook has revamped its personal data access tool to make it easier for users to find out what data Facebook's tracking

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021

Twitter Has Suspended More Than 70,000 Accounts Following the Capitol Riots

Twitter has conducted a mass action to suspend accounts primarily dedicated to sharing QAnon content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021

Facebook Appoints New VP of Civil Rights as it Looks to Update its Approach to Inclusion and Respresentation

Facebook has appointed a new VP of Civil Rights as part of its efforts to evolve its policies around inclusion and representation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021

Facebook Will Remove Posts That Include the Phrase 'Stop the Steal' In the Lead-Up to Inauguration Day

Facebook is stepping up its enforcement of election misinformation in the lead-up to inauguration day in the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021

Snapchat Is Working on a New 'Events' Option to Facilitate IRL Meet-Ups

Snapchat is working on a new 'Events' option to promote IRL meet-ups in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021

Twitter Reports 75% Increase in Gaming-Related Tweets in 2020

Twitter has shared some new insights into the evolving gaming discussion via tweet, which saw a massive increase in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021

Twitter Shares Fall, Parler Dropped by AWS and Further Responses in the Wake of Trump Bans

Twitter shares have taken a hit following the banning of US President Donald Trump as right-wing pundits look for alternatives.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021

After Permanently Suspending Trump's Account, Twitter Needs to Establish Clearer Guidance on Rules

After the permanent suspension of Trump's account, Twitter, and other platforms, need to establish more definitive parameters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2021

Boosting Your Brand Through Social Media Engagement [Infographic]

This infographic outlines a range of tips and stats to assist in your social marketing strategic planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2021

Will the Capitol Riots Prompt a Re-Think as to How Social Platforms Address Free Speech?

Will the Capitol riots prompt a re-think as to how social platforms regulate free speech? 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2021

Facebook Announces Webinars to Explain the Potential Impacts of Apple's Coming IDFA Changes

Facebook has announced a series of webinars to explain the various potential impacts of Apple's coming changes to app data tracking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2021

TikTok Launches First LiDAR-Enabled AR Effect for iPhone 12

TikTok recently added its first LiDAR-enabled AR effect, which is able to better detect and respond to the real-world environment.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2021

Facebook Tests New Post Composer to More Easily Add Recent Photos

Facebook's testing a new change to the post composer window which makes it easier to add recent photos.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2021

President Trump Banned from Various Social Networks After US Capitol Riots

After a mob of Trump supporters invaded the US Capitol building in protest over the election results the major social platforms moved to cut off US President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2021

Snapchat Relaunches Partner Solutions Program to Provide More Assistance Options for Advertisers

Snapchat has announced a re-launch of its marketing partner program, which is designed to help provide guidance for Snapchat advertisers. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021

Facebook Shares Insights into its Coming Smart Glasses, New Developments in VR

Facebook has outlined some of its coming AR and VR projects, including the latest on its soon to be released smart glasses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021

WhatsApp Updates Privacy Policy, Paving the Way for the Integration of Facebook's Messaging Apps

WhatsApp is updating its privacy and data sharing processes, which will see more user data shared with parent company Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021

Facebook Launches Updated Page Layout for Public Figures Which De-Emphasizes Page Likes

Facebook is rolling out a new update for Pages for public figures and creators, which, importantly, de-emphasizes Likes in favor of Following.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021