Facebook Shares New Data on the Psychological Impacts of Social Comparison, and How It Can Be Reduced

Facebook has shared the results of a new study which looks at the impacts of social comparison, facilitated by social networks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2020

TikTok Tests eCommerce Potential with 'Small Gestures' Virtual Gift-Giving Process

TikTok has launched a new 'Small Gestures'' initiative, which enables users to allocate free gifts to others from within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2020

New Twitter Data Underlines the Emergence of Gaming - and Marketers Need to Take Note

Twitter has seen a massive increase in gaming-related conversation, as gaming, more broadly, continues to grow.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2020

Facebook Outlines a Range of New Video Tools, Including Messenger Rooms for Group Video Hangouts

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined a range of new video tools that Facebook is adding across its apps to meet demand during COVID-19.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

Federal Court Approves Facebook's $5 Billion Privacy Agreement with the FTC Over Cambridge Analytica

The Federal Court has now approved Facebook's $5 billion settlement with the FTC over the Cambridge Analytica data misuse scandal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

Facebook Workplace Adds New Tools to Improve Information Flow and Employee Connection

Facebook has added a range of new tools to its professional Workplace platform, catering to usage trends as people switch to working from home.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

LinkedIn Publishes Data on Latest Content Engagement Trends on the Platform

LinkedIn has shared some new insights into how the COVID-19 conversation has evolved across its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

Instagram Launches #MonthofGood Initiative to Inspire Connection During Ramadan

Instagram has launched a new initiative to inspire people to spread kindness during Ramadan.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

Twitter's Testing a New Way to Display Retweets With Comments

Twitter is looking to address a common annoyance in how quote tweets are displayed in mentions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

TikTok Now Enables Web Login, Including Access to Analytics and Video Uploads via Desktop

TikTok now provides an option to login to the platform via desktop PCs, which could make it easier for social media managers to maintain their TikTok presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Facebook Adds New 'Animate' Option to Add Motion to Still Images in Facebook Stories

Facebook has added a new 'Animate' option to Facebook Stories, which provides a way to add basic motion to still images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

YouTube Announces New, Celebrity-Fronted Originals to Maximize Lockdown Viewing Trends

With online video consumption at an all-time high during the COVID-19 lockdowns, YouTube is releasing a slate of new programs, catering to demand.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Pinterest Highlights New Resources to Help Businesses Maximize Their Pin Presence

With Pinterest usage booming, the platform has outlined a range of new resources to help businesses make the most of their on-platform efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Zoom Releases New Update to Address Security Concerns

Multi-participant video streaming app Zoom has released a major new update which aims to address the various privacy and security concerns with its app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Instagram's Looking to Fast Track the Deployment of Account Memorialization Tools in Light of COVID-19

Instagram is looking to fast-track its development of an account memorialization tool for users who've passed away.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Facebook is Adding New Location Transparency Listings on Posts from Pages with High Reach

In an effort to improve transparency, Facebook will now list the primary location from where a Facebook or Instagram page is managed on the post itself. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

YouTube Ramps Up Action to Remove COVID-19 Misinformation

YouTube is toughening its stance on COVID-19 misinformation, implementing a ban on all content that contradicts official health authrority advice.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Facebook Expands Messenger Kids to More Regions, Adds New Connection Options

With schools shut down, Facebook is expanding Messenger Kids into more regions to help provide a social outlet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Purchases Majority Stake in Indian Internet Provider Jio for $5.7 Billion

Facebook has purchased a majority stake in Indian internet provider Jio, as it moves to solidify its position in the developing Indian market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Instagram's Working on New Stickers That Would Enable Users to Promote Business Profiles in Stories

Instagram is reportedly working on a new Stories sticker which would enable users to share a business profile with their followers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Snapchat Posts Increases in Both Users and Revenue in Q1 2020 Report

Snap Inc. has posted its Q1 2020 report, showing stable increases in both overall active users and revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Expands Access to its Cartoonish 'Avatars' to European Users

Facebook is bringing its cartoonish 'Avatars' to European audiences, after first launching them in Australia last June.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

LinkedIn Reports 3x Increase in LinkedIn Learning Usage Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

With more free time due to the COVID-19 shutdowns, LinkedIn is seeing a big increase in demand for its professional development courses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

WhatsApp Partners With WHO on New 'Together at Home' Sticker Pack to Boost COVID-19 Messaging

WhatsApp has launched a new sticker pack to encourage people to stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Outlines Improved Detection of Fake Accounts Based on Rejection of Friend Requests

Facebook has outlined its latest advancement in detecting and removing fake profiles by monitoring account behavior in relation to friend requests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020