Social Media Updates: Page 2
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Is Tweet Editing Coming? Does it Really Matter?
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has once again raised the prospect of editable tweets - but would it really make that big of a difference?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 05, 2019
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Snapchat Releases Latest Update of Trending Topics on the Platform [Infographic]
Snapchat has released the latest version of its 'Snap Chatter' trends report, which looks at the key topics of discussion among users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 05, 2019
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Periscope Adds Live-Stream Guests - Though There is a Catch
Periscope will now let users broadcast with up to three guests, but they won't appear on screen.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 05, 2019
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YouTube's Expanding its Test of a New Content Discovery Tool
YouTube is broadening the test pool for its new 'Explore' option which aims to showcase more content and creators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 05, 2019
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Instagram Stories Quiz Stickers Could be a Step Closer, Another Tool Worth Considering
Instagram looks close to launching a new 'Quiz' sticker for Stories, providing new interactive options.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 02, 2019
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Twitter Releases Image Editing Update for Desktop, New Features for Events
Twitter has rolled out a couple of new tweaks for image uploads on desktop and for Events pages.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 02, 2019
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Twitter Details Efforts to Crack Down on 'Coordinated Platform Manipulation'
Twitter has provided an overview of its efforts to eliminate user manipulation, similar to Facebook's push to detect and remove inauthentic behavior.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 02, 2019
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Google Provides Official End Date for Google+
Google has outlined the official timeline for the closure of Google+, giving users time to download any content they might want to keep.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 01, 2019
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Facebook Removes Clusters of Indonesian and Iranian-Based Pages for Manipulative Behavior
Facebook has removed another cluster of Pages for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior', originating from both Iran and Indonesia.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 01, 2019
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Reddit Launches New CPC Ad Option, Expanding Marketing Potential
Reddit has launched a new CPC ad option, and flagged coming changes to broaden its ad offerings.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2019
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Instagram Stories is Now Being Used by 500 Million People Daily
Facebook has reported that Instagram Stories has reached a new milestone of 500 million daily active users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2019
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Amidst New Privacy Scandal, Facebook Releases Bumper Q4 Report
In the midst of a new user privacy controversy, Facebook has released its Q4 2018 earnings report, showing an increase in users and beating analysts estimates on revenue.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2019
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Facebook Expands CrowdTangle Analytics Platform Access to Academics and Researchers
Facebook has announced that researchers and academics will now be able to access its data analytics tool CrowdTangle to assist in their work.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2019
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Rising Video App TikTok is Already Testing Ads
As Facebook works to win back the youth, rising video app TikTok is looking to build its business tools and help brands connect with younger audiences.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2019
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SMT Influencer3 Potential Benefits of Facebook's Coming Messaging App Merger
According to reports, Facebook is planning to integrate the messaging functions of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger. Here's why that's a big deal.
By Larry Kim • Jan. 29, 2019
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Facebook Outlines Plans for Independent Board to Review Content Decisions
Facebook has outlined its plans for an independent content review board to better manage its appeal process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2019
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Facebook Launches New Privacy and Data Hub to Help Businesses Understand its Policies
To mark Data Privacy Day, Facebook has launched a new website which provides easy access to its data usage policies, and notes on how to protect people's information.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2019
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Pinterest Adds 'Skin Tone' Search Qualifier to Increase Discovery Personalization
Pinterest has added a new 'skin tone' option which will better enable users to find more relevant search results on the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2019
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LinkedIn's Developing its Own Form of Lookalike Audiences, According to Reports
According to reports, LinkedIn is developing its own form of Lookalike Audiences, which could help marketers maximize their on-platform ad efforts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2019
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Facebook's Planning to Integrate its Messaging Platforms to Simplify Cross-Communication
Facebook is reportedly looking to integrate the messaging functionalities of Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, in what could be a major shift.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2019
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YouTube Updates Recommendations Algorithm to Lessen the Spread of 'Borderline Content'
Responding to user complaints, YouTube is changing the way it recommends content to stop the spread of questionable videos.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2019
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Instagram Adds Option to Link to Instagram Stories, Expands Stories Promote Tool
Instagram has added a new option which enables users to share a direct link to an Instagram Story.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2019
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Twitter's Testing a New 'Original Tweeter' Tag to Highlight Replies in Threads
Twitter is testing another new conversational feature, this time highlighting the 'original tweeter' within reply threads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2019
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Facebook's Shutting Down its Standalone 'Moments' Photo App
Facebook has announced the closure of its standalone 'Moments' photo sharing app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2019
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Facebook Announces New Brand Safety Certification to Assist with Safe Ad Placement
Facebook is adding another new option to provide advertisers with more control over where their ads appear.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2019