LinkedIn Adds New Analytics Tools for Company Pages, New Process to Limit Page Follow Invites

LinkedIn has rolled out a range of new tweaks, including new Follower analytics for company pages, a new audio option for pronunciation on user profiles, and a new limit on company page invites. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

Instagram is Testing a Full-Screen Stories Display as Stories Usage Continues to Rise

Get ready for the next level of the Instagram Stories takeover...

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

LinkedIn Publishes New Data on How Marketers are Dealing with the Impacts of COVID-19 [Infographic]

LinkedIn has published a new report on how marketers are dealing with the impacts of COVID-19, based on insights gleaned from 450 industry professionals. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Christmas Marketing Guide for 2020

Facebook has published a new guide to help marketers map out their 2020 holiday marketing campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

Google Adds Auto-Generated 'Smart Replies' to YouTube Studio

Google is adding its auto-generated 'Smart Replies', which provide quick response options based on machine learning, to YouTube Studio to help creators engage with their communities. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

WhatsApp Launches Animated Stickers, QR Codes and New Video Call Options

WhatsApp has announced a range of new, interactive tools, including animated stickers, QR codes, new dark mode options, and more

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

Facebook Adds Custom Audience Creation Options Based on Shopping Activity

In anticipation of its coming Shops option, Facebook has added some handy new custom audience creation options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

Facebook Outlines Efforts to Address Hate Speech as #StopHateforProfit Campaign Goes Into Effect

Facebook is working to reassure advertisers of its efforts to address hate speech on the eve of the #StopHateforProfit campaign launch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 1, 2020

Facebook Removes Over 400 Groups Linked to Violent 'Boogaloo' Movement in the US

Facebook has removed a cluster of Pages and groups linked to the violent 'boogaloo' movement, which has been gaining increased traction in the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 30, 2020

LinkedIn Launches New Career Opportunities Hub to Assist Job Seekers

LinkedIn has launched a new initiative to help job seekers find new roles, with a new hub that lists in-demand skills, and connects users to free courses on the same.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 30, 2020

LinkedIn Launches New 'Support' Reaction, New Tools to Provide Assistance for Job Seekers

LinkedIn has added some new tools to help people provide support and assistance to others within their professional networks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 30, 2020

Facebook Launches New Education Campaign to Help People Detect Fake News

Facebook has launched a new education campaign to provide tips and notes on how to detect, and avoid, fake news.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 30, 2020

Facebook Announces News Feed Algorithm Update to Put More Emphasis on Original, Quality News Content

Facebook has announced a new News Feed algorithm update to help boost original news reporting, and improve the flow of quality information through its network. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 30, 2020

Pinterest Commissions Review of Workplace Culture After Recent Revelations of Discriminatory Practices

Pinterest will undergo an independent review to determine flaws and areas of concern within its internal culture.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2020

Reddit Updates Policies Around Hate Speech, Will Remove Around 2,000 Subreddits as a Result

After users called on Reddit to do more to address hate speech in response to the #BlackLivesMatter protests, the platform has today announced a new set of rules.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2020

Snapchat Launches New Shoppable AR 'Try-On' Campaign with Gucci Shoes

Snapchat has launched its firs Shoppable AR ad, with a new campaign from Gucci.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2020

Facebook Expands Creator Monetization Program, Adds New Analytics Tools and Ad Options

Facebook has announced a range of new tools to help creators monetize their Facebook content, while also enabling more people to apply for monetization capacity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2020

More Brands Join Facebook Ad Boycott, As #StopHateforProfit Campaign Looks to Expand Globally

Brands continue to join the Facebook ad boycott in protest against the company's perceived inaction over hate speech on its platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2020

Indian Government Bans 59 Chinese Apps, Including TikTok, Amid Ongoing Hostility Between the Nations

The Indian Government has dealt a major blow to TikTok, banning it, along with many other Chinese apps, due to ongoing tensions between the nations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2020

TikTok Says it Will Stop Grabbing Data From User Clipboards After New iOS Update Exposed the Process

TikTok has found itself caught up in another controversy, this time relating to how it suck in data from other apps on your device.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2020

Facebook Dark Mode is Now Being Tested with a Small Percentage of Mobile Users

Facebook has confirmed that it's now testing dark mode in its mobile app with some users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2020

Zuckerberg Says That Facebook Will Start Adding Labels to Rule-Breaking Content From Politicians

With more companies joining a planned boycott of Facebook ad spend in July, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook will start labelling content from politicians which break platform rules.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2020

YouTube Moves to the Testing Phase for its TikTok-Like 'Shorts' Option

YouTube is moving to the next stage of testing with its TikTok like 'Shorts' option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2020

YouTube Launches 'How YouTube Works' Explainer Platform to Share Information on Platform Policies

YouTube has launched a new hub of information on its various platform policies, and how they're implemented.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2020

Snapchat Outlines Key Topics and Trends on the Rise in New Report [Infographic]

Snapchat has published a new trends report, which highlights all the key topics that have seen increased discussion among Snapchatters in the first half of 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2020