Snapchat Rises to 280 Million Users, Reports Strong Take-Up of TikTok-Like 'Spotlight' Option

Snapchat has posted its latest performance update, showing solid increases in usage and revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

TikTok Launches Vaccine Awareness Push as Part of World Immunization Week

TikTok has announced a range of new initiatives as part of World Immunization Week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

Facebook Tests New Video Ad Options, Including Updated Targeting Categories and Instagram Reels Ads

Facebook's announced a set of new video ad options, including the first stage of Instagram Reels ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

Twitter Launches Full Support for 4K Images in Tweets

Twitter now supports 4K image uploads in both its Android and iOS apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Facebook Increases Support for Businesses from Underserved Communities via New Initiative

Facebook has joined Andreessen Horowitz’s Talent x Opportunity Initiative to help provide support for businesses from underserved communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Twitter Launches Initial Test of 'Professional Profiles' for Brands and Creators

Twitter is launching an initial test of its new Professional Profiles for brands and creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Facebook Provides Advice to Help Advertisers Prepare for Apple's iOS 14.5 Update

With Apple confirming that its controversial IDFA update is being rolled out from next week, Facebook has sent out a reminder to advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Pinterest Expands Shopify Integration, Adds New Promotion Options for Shopify Merchants

Pinterest is expanding its Shopify integration options to more regions, which will facilitate a significant expansion in shoppable Pins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Instagram is Adding New Tools to Protect Users from Abusive DMs and Repeated, Unwanted Contact

Instagram is working on new features which will enable users to block those who repeatedly harass them via DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Instagram is Working on New Sticker Types, New Background Visuals for Direct Chats

Instagram is developing new 'Link' and 'Super Mention' stickers for Stories, as well as new, themed chat backgrounds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021

Twitter Adds New Option to Add Background Video and Images in Fleets

Twitter has added a new option to Fleets which enables users to add a background visual to their Fleet frame.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021

Facebook is Now Suggesting Topics for Users to Follow in Feeds

Facebook is looking to expand engagement around specific topics, with new recommendations in feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into its Evolving Data Privacy and Protection Efforts

Facebook has shared a new overview of its evolving data privacy and protection efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Will Now Let Users Transfer Posts and Notes to Google Docs, Blogger and Wordpress

Facebook has added a new data portability option, with the capacity to transfer posts and notes to third-party platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Pinterest Launches New 'Content Claiming Portal' to Better Protect IP

Pinterest is adding a new Content Claiming Portal to provide more ways for users to protect their copyrighted content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Reddit Officially Announces 'Reddit Talk' Audio Meeting Rooms Feature

Reddit has shared a preview of its coming audio connection option 'Reddit Talk', its own take on Clubhouse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Announces a Range of New Audio Tools, Including Audio Rooms, New Sound Clip Creation Tools

Facebook has announced a range of new features to tap into the rising audio social trend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Clubhouse Secures New Funding Round at $4 Billion Valuation

Clubhouse has secured a new funding round which values the platform at $4 billion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Expands 'Related Discussion' Prompts on Shared Posts in News Feeds

Facebook has expanded its test of new 'Related Discussion' prompts on posts to prompt more engagement around shared content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

In Ruling on Trump's Ban, Facebook's Oversight Board Has the Opportunity to Change the Platform's Approach

Facebook's independent Oversight Board is about to face its first major test.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2021

Facebook May Soon Offer Campaign Budget Optimization Across Platforms, Not Just Ad Sets

Facebook is developing a new system that would enable advertisers to automate optimal ad spend across multiple platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Child Health Experts Call on Facebook to Abandon Plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'

A group of child health experts have called on Facebook to abandon any plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Launches New Legal Action Over Attempted Domain Name Abuse Scams

Facebook is taking legal action against a company that's been looking to use lookalike domain names to dupe users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Adds New Volunteer Features for Earth Day, Shares New Data on Climate Change Awareness

Facebook has added some new volunteer features for Earth Day, and published new data on climate change awareness.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Adds Scheduling for Stories, New Ad and Business Discovery Options

Facebook has launched some new business tools, including Stories scheduling.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021