YouTube Launches New Option Which Enables Parents to Monitor their Child's Viewing Activity

YouTube is adding a new option that will enable parents to better monitor their child's in-app viewing activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2021

TikTok Shares Latest Data on Content Removals and Enforcement Actions

TikTok has released its latest Transparency Report, detailing all of its content removals and enforcement efforts in the first half of 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2021

TikTok Launches its Self-Serve Ad Platform in Canada

TikTok is making its self-serve ad platform available to all businesses in Canada in the latest expansion of its ad tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2021

Facebook Provides More Context on its Australian News Ban, and How it Will Move Forward in the Region

Facebook has provides some more context on its recent decision to remove news Pages in Australia.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2021

Facebook Outlines New Measures to Better Detect and Remove Child Exploitation Material

Facebook has outlined a range of new tools to better detect, remove and enforce violations related to child exploitation material.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2021

Facebook Rolls Out Shops to Businesses in the UK and Canada

Facebook is expanding its Shops offering to users in the UK and Canada.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2021

Twitter Re-Launches Test of Warnings on Potentially Harmful Tweet Replies

Twitter has re-launched a test of warning prompts on tweets that contain potentially offensive comments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2021

YouTube Outlines its Latest Slate of Original Programming for YouTube Kids

YouTube has announced its latest slate of kids programming, including educational focused content and more diverse representation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2021

LinkedIn Adds New Tools for Company Pages, Including Content Recommendation and Lead Gathering Options

LinkedIn has added some new tools for company pages, facilitating employee advocacy, audience data gathering and promotion. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2021

Facebook Agrees to Restore Australian News Pages After Amendments to Government Code

Facebook will restore Australian news publisher Pages on its platform after the Australian Government added new amendments to its proposed Media Bargaining Code.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2021

Twitter Publishes New Trends Report, Highlighting Rising Topics of Focus on the Platform

Twitter has published a new, 33-page trends report, which highlights a range of rising topics based on overall tweet engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2021

Snapchat Announces 2021 Partner Summit

Snapchat has announced that its third annual Partner Summit will be held on May 20th.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2021

Clubhouse Faces New Security Questions After Significant Data Breach

The security of rising audio social app Clubhouse is being questioned after a major data breach was detected over the weekend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2021

Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok Add New Support Initiatives for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok have all announced new tools and resources to assist users as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2021

YouTube Adds New Comparative Data Tools in YouTube Studio, and Info on Other Channels Your Audience Watches

YouTube has added some new analytics options to help improve channel performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2021

WhatsApp's Launching a Second, Cautious Attempt to Update its Terms of Service

After its first attempt at updating its terms saw major backlash, WhatsApp is now working to better explain its upcoming data sharing change.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2021

LinkedIn's Developing a New Freelance Marketplace Platform to Facilitate New Opportunities

LinkedIn is reportedly developing a new freelance marketplace which will enable users to find and book relevant contract workers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2021

Understanding Facebook's News Ban in Australia, and What it Means for the Platform Moving Forward

Facebook has taken the drastic step of banning news content in the Australian market. Was that the right move for the platform?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2021

TikTok Announces New Live-Stream Partnership with UFC

TikTok has announced a new partnership with UFC which will see it broadcast exclusive content on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2021

Facebook Adds Multi-User Account Support and App Sharing to Oculus Quest Devices

With VR usage on the rise, Facebook has today announced two key additions for its Oculus Quest device.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2021

Facebook Expands Climate Science Information Center, Adds New Information Prompts on Posts

Facebook is looking to improve awareness of climate change with an expansion of its informational tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2021

Snapchat Shares New Insights into Gen Z Consumption and Engagement Trends

Snapchat has published a new, 60-page report which provides a range of insights into the evolving behaviors and habits of Snapchat users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2021

Facebook Launches Initial Test of its Cameo-Like Celebrity Video App 'Super'

Facebook has moved to the next stage in launching its new Cameo competitor 'Super'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2021

LinkedIn Announces New Initiatives to Support COVID-19 Recovery Efforts

LinkedIn has announced some new initiatives to support the global COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2021

Facebook Will Block News Content in Australia in Response to New Media Bargaining Laws

Facebook says that Australian users will now be restricted from sharing news content in response to the Australian Government's new media bargaining laws.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2021