YouTube Showcases Top Ad Campaigns as Part of its 2020 NewFronts Presentation

YouTube has showcased some of the best examples of advertising on its platform as part of its 2020 NewFronts event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2020

TikTok Launches 'TikTok for Business' Platform for Marketers

TikTok has launched a new 'TikTok fo Business' website, which is a hub for news and information around how marketers can make use of the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2020

Facebook Adds New Warning Prompts to Stop Unintended Sharing of Older News Articles

Facebook is adding new warning labels to get users to re-think sharing of old articles in the context of new information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2020

Facebook is Adding More Color Customization Options for Groups

Facebook is providing more color customization options for groups in order to cater to vision-impaired users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2020

WhatsApp's Testing Animated Stickers in Chats, Another Element in Facebook's Messaging Integration Plan

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is working on animated stickers, which could add another element to your chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2020

Instagram Launches its TikTok-Like 'Reels' Function in More Regions, Adds New Sharing Options

After first launching its TikTok-like 'Reels' function to users in Brazil, Instagram is now expanding the option to more markets. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2020

Snapchat Publishes New Data on How its Users are Responding to COVID-19

Snapchat has published a new report which looks at how Snapchatters are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2020

LinkedIn Launches 'US Recovery Tracker' to Measure Key Economic Indicators in Light of COVID-19

LinkedIn has launched a new COVID-19 recovery tracker to highlight key economic indicators as we navigate through the pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2020

Facebook Rolls Out Updates for Live Producer Streaming Platform, Including Graphic Overlays for Broadcasts

Facebook is rolling out some new updates to its Live Producer live-streaming platform, including graphic overlays and feature links.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2020

More Brands Join Campaign to Pause Facebook Ad Spend in July in Protest Over Policy Decisions

Several big-name brands will halt their Facebook ad spend next month in protest over the company's decision not to address hate speech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2020

YouTube Announces #CampYouTube to Keep Kids Engaged, New Learning Toolkits for Creators

YouTube is looking to provide some new education and entertainment options for the summer break.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Twitter Adds a Warning Screen to Another Tweet from US President Donald Trump

Twitter has once again added a warning to a tweet from US President Donald Trump for violating its terms against abusive behavior.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Twitter Pushes More Ads into Feeds, Improves Responsiveness of Algorithm

Noticed more ads in your Twitter feed of late? Twitter testing out some new, in-feed presentation options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Facebook Adds New 'Limited Data Use' Setting to Help Businesses Comply with CCPA

Facebook is rolling out a new tool to help businesses comply with California's data-protective Consumer Privacy Act.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Facebook Launches New App Called 'Forecast' to Host Crowd-Sourced Predictions and Discussion

Facebook's experimental NPE team has released its ninth app, a crowd-sourced predictions platform called 'Forecast'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Oculus Is Moving to the Next Stage, With the Retirement of Its First-Generation Standalone VR Headset

Facebook is moving into the next stage of VR adoption, with the retirement of its first-generation standalone headset.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Instagram Updates Eligibility Requirements for Instagram Shopping Ahead of Broader eCommerce Push

Instagram has published a new set of requirements for businesses looking to use its shopping tools, including the new Shops option. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

TikTok Adds New Features for Pride, Announces New Initiatives to Support the LGBTQ+ Community

TikTok is looking to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community with a range of announcements for Pride Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2020

Microsoft Announces Shutdown of Mixer Gaming Platform, Merges Mixer Users into Facebook Gaming

Microsoft has announced that it will shutter its Mixer gaming platform, and merge Mixer into Facebook Gaming. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2020

LinkedIn Expands Roll-Out of LinkedIn Stories to Australia

LinkedIn continues to make its new 'Stories' feature more widely available, this time bringing it to Australian users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 21, 2020

Twitch Will Stream Selected Premier League Matches as it Looks to Expand into New Areas

Game-streaming platform Twitch could be set to become a much bigger focus as it moves into live sports broadcasting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2020

Civil Rights Groups Call on Advertisers to Pause Facebook Ad Spend in July

Civil rights groups have called on advertisers to stop their Facebook ad spend in July in protest against the company's inaction over racist and divisive content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 19, 2020

How Social Media Platforms are Marking Juneteenth, Which Commemorates the End of Slavery in the US

Social platforms are today commemorating Juneteenth, marking the day when slavery ended in the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 19, 2020

Facebook Announces $200 Million in Funding for Black-Owned Businesses Among Other Diversity Commitments

Facebook has announced a range of new measures to help address racial inequality, both in the broader community and inside Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2020

How TikTok's Algorithm Works - As Explained by TikTok

TikTok has provided an overview of how its recommendation algorithm works, and what elements factor into its reach calculations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2020