Facebook Launches 'Black Business August' to Support and Highlight Black-Owned Businesses

Facebook will host a series of education sessions and other programming to highlight National Black Business Month in August.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2020

Facebook Updates Chat Plugin for Websites to Enable Messaging Without Logging onto Messenger

Facebook has updated its Messenger chat plug in for websites, which will now enable non-logged in users to send messages to your business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2020

White House Gives TikTok Until September 15th to Sell Its Business: Here's What You Need to Know

The White House, and President Donald Trump specifically, has told TikTok that it will be banned in the US within six weeks if it doesn't separate itself from its Chinese ownership.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

Snapchat's Working on a New Option to Add Popular Music Clips to Your Snaps

Snapchat's working on a new option that will enable users to add popular music clips to their Snaps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

Facebook Will Look to Support New eCommerce Functionalities via Its Accelerator Program

Facebook has announced a new commerce initiative within its startup accelerator program, which will look to fund innovative ideas in online shopping.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

Snapchat Launches New Campaign to Highlight Its Potential for Businesses

Snapchat has launched its first-ever B2B marketing campaign, highlighting the promotional potential of the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

WhatsApp Launches New Google Search Prompt In-Stream to Help Verify Highly-Forwarded Messages

WhatsApp has added a new Google search option in-stream which will enable users to get more context about forwarded messages in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

Messenger Rooms is Now Available via WhatsApp on Desktop

WhatsApp users can now access Messenger Rooms and participate in group video calls with Facebook users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

Pinterest Surpasses 400 Million MAU, Shares Insights into Rising Usage Trends [Infographic]

Pinterest has crossed the 400 million active user threshold, putting it in exclusive company in the social media space. Here's a look at some of the latest Pin usage trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2020

TikTok Responds to Possible US Ban: "We're Not Planning on Going Anywhere"

After US President Donald Trump announced that he would be banning TikTok, the company has issued a public response to the speculation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2020

TikTok Provides Tips on How to Boost Your Content Performance on the Platform

TikTok has provided a new listing of key tips on how to maximize the success of your video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2020

Twitter Surveys Users on Possible Options for Tweet Subscriptions

With Twitter working on developing a new subscription option, it's sent out a survey to some users asking them about potential options they might be willing to subscribe for. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2020

Facebook Unveils its New Music Video Approach, Which Could Provide a Boost for Facebook Watch

Facebook has unveiled its new music video experience, which could help it boost viewership of Watch content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2020

FBI Announces Arrests Over Recent Twitter Hack

The FBI has announced three arrests in relation to the recent Twitter hack, which saw scammers take control of various celebrity accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2020

Microsoft Mulls Purchase of TikTok as Trump Says That he is Banning the App in the US

Microsoft is reportedly considering purchasing short-form video app TikTok, as the US Government considers imposing new regulations on its operating capacity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2020

Pinterest Posts Significant Increase in Users in Q2, While Revenue is Impacted by COVID-19

Pinterest has reports a significant increase in active users in its latest performance update, as people look to shop online amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2020

Twitter Provides New Detail on Recent Celebrity Account Hack

Twitter has provided another update on the extent of the recent hack, which saw the profiles of several high profile users taken over and used to promote crypto scams. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

Snapchat Highlights Usage Trends to Mark International Friendship Day

Snapchat has published a new listing of usage stats to celebrate International Friendship Day.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

LinkedIn Updates Job Applicant Matching Systems to Improve Recruitment Outcomes

LinkedIn has outlined some new improvements to its job matching process, improving outcomes fr both recruiters and job seekers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

Facebook Adds 100 Million More Users, Reports 11% Revenue Growth Amid COVID-19

Facebook has reported its latest performance numbers, showing steady increases in users and revenue, despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

TikTok Announces Exclusive Virtual Event in Collaboration with Rapper "The Weeknd"

TikTok has announced a new, exclusive virtual event which will look to bring users together for an immersive on-platform experience. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

Facebook Outlines Latest Improvements in Accessibility, Including Better Font Re-Sizing and Contextual Headings

Facebook has outlined its most recent updates in accessibility features, rolled out as part of the recent Facebook desktop refresh.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

Snapchat Publishes First-Ever 'CitizenSnap' Report Which Outlines its Contributions to Societal Improvement

Snapchat has released its first ever CitizenSnap report, which looks at the company's efforts to improve in key areas of societal benefit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple Face Difficult Questions from House Judiciary Committee

The CEOs of Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple all fronted a House Judiciary Committee in the US, and some key questions about their business practices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2020

Trump's Call for Review of Section 230 Laws Moves to Next Stage

President Trump's executive order calling for a review of laws which protect social platforms from legal liability has now advanced to the FCC for review.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2020