Social Media Updates: Page 20


  • Threads Drafts
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    Retrieved from Meta on August 16, 2024
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    Threads Officially Announces Analytics, Adds Post Drafts and Scheduling

    Some handy new updates for Meta’s emerging real-time social app.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
  • WhatsApp Stickers
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    Retrieved from WhatsApp on August 15, 2024
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    WhatsApp Ads Giphy Stickers, Expanded Sticker Options

    New sticker options on WhatsApp, as Meta looks to expand user behaviors in the app.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
  • Google Trending Now
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    Retrieved from Google on August 15, 2024
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    Google Provides More Insight Into Emerging Search Trends

    Improved insights into rising topics of interest.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
  • YouTube Live Chat Summaries
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    Retrieved from YouTube on August 14, 2024
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    YouTube Expands AI Topics in Live Streams

    More engagement options from YouTube.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
  • Reddit Partner Program
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    Retrieved from Reddit on August 14, 2024
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    Reddit Announces Updates to Its Agency Partner Program

    Reddit’s adding new badges to help raise awareness of Reddit ads expertise.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
  • Threads insights
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    Retrieved from Threads on August 14, 2024
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    Threads Launches Insights on Desktop

    Threads is rolling out performance data to all users.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
  • YouTube logo
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    Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
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    YouTube Tests Merging Shorts and Long-Form Video Into a Single Feed

    YouTube’s trying to capitalize on the popularity of Shorts.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
  • Meta AI image example
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    Retrieved from Meta on August 09, 2024
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    Will AI Suck the Humanity Out of Social Media?

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that AI-generated content is going to take over social feeds.

    By Aug. 8, 2024
  • Jio logo
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    Retrieved from Jio on July 16, 2020
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    Meta in Talks to License VR Software to India’s Jio

    A deal with India’s leading mobile service provider could be a key step in building a metaverse foundation in the region.

    By Aug. 7, 2024
  • Reddit Q2 2024
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    Retrieved from Reddit on August 07, 2024
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    Reddit Adds 8.5M Users in Q2, Improves Revenue Performance

    In a positive sign for its growth potential, Reddit is seeing equal levels of user growth both inside and outside the U.S.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
  • Meta Llama Impact Grants
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    Retrieved from Meta on August 06, 2024
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    Meta Announces Llama Impact Grants to Further AI Development

    The program will see over $2 million invested as Meta continues to push open-source AI development. 

    By Aug. 5, 2024
  • Threads logo
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    Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
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    Threads Gains Momentum as Users Reach 200M

    The user growth rate tripled over the last month in a sign that Threads now has a real opportunity to grab a significant portion of online attention.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
  • US Senators Propose New Bill to Combat AI Deepfakes

    The No Fakes Act, if passed, would enable individuals to request the removal of deepfakes depicting their likeness.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
  • Google Search update
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    Retrieved from Google on August 02, 2024
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    Google Adds Enhanced Product Discovery Options Powered by AI

    The changes to how some information shows up could keep the search engine top of mind for consumers as competition intensifies. 

    By Aug. 1, 2024
  • Memorable AI
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    Retrieved from Memorable AI on August 02, 2024
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    Reddit Acquires Memorable AI To Improve Ad Performance

    The deal could help advertisers plan and optimize their Reddit marketing programs as the platform looks to drive monetization. 

    By Aug. 1, 2024
  • Threads trends
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    Retrieved from Adam Mosseri/Threads on August 01, 2024
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    Threads Tests New Topic Discovery Elements To Drive Engagement

    Can Threads maximize its growth potential while avoiding certain topics?

    By July 31, 2024
  • Pinterest Q2 2024
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    Retrieved from Pinterest on August 01, 2024
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    Pinterest’s Growth Momentum Slows in Q2

    While the platform posted strong revenue results, its user growth figures present some concerns.

    By July 31, 2024
  • Meta AI creation flow
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    Courtesy of Meta
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    Meta Launches Custom AI Bot Creation Platform in the US

    Is there really a need for bots that can answer common fan questions and story replies on a creator’s behalf?

    By July 29, 2024
  • Grok chatbot
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    Retrieved from xAI on November 06, 2023
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    X Adds New Setting To Opt out of Sharing Data To Train Grok

    A new setting on data permissions for Grok was quietly added and users opted in by default.

    By July 28, 2024
  • Snapchat Olympics 2024
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    Retrieved from Snapchat on July 28, 2024
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    Snapchat Adds New AR Experiences for the 2024 Olympics

    A partnership with the International Olympic Committee extends to the official Olympics app, which links back to the AR experiences.

    By July 27, 2024
  • Reddit Lead Gen Ads
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    Retrieved from Reddit on July 26, 2024
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    Reddit Launches Lead Generation Ads

    A new ad consideration on Reddit.

    By July 25, 2024
  • Reddit logo
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    Retrieved from Reddit on April 29, 2023
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    Reddit Cuts off Search Engine Scrapers, Including Bing

    Reddit’s looking to place a higher value on its data, with a specific focus on AI development. 

    By July 25, 2024
  • WhatsApp 100 million us users
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    Retrieved from WhatsApp on July 26, 2024
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    WhatsApp Reaches 100M US Users

    The messaging app is growing fast, despite challenges.

    By July 25, 2024
  • The White House in Washington, D.C.
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    Can Threads Avoid Political News During the US Election?

    Meta wants to limit political discussion—but can Threads succeed without it?

    By July 24, 2024
  • TikTok thumbnail editing
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    Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Threads on July 25, 2024
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    TikTok Adds Custom Thumbnail Option for Clips

    A new way to customize your TikTok videos.

    By July 24, 2024