An Overview of YouTube Ad Formats [Infographic]

Some key insights for your YouTube ad campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2024

The Top Facial Expressions Used in YouTube Thumbnails [Infographic]

Time to start practicing your surprised face.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2024

WhatsApp Expands Private Mentions in Status to All Users

A new way to prompt users via your Status updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2024

Bluesky Reaches 13M Users, Announces New Funding

Could Bluesky really challenge X as the real-time social app of choice?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2024

The Generative AI Push Poses an Increased Risk of Harm for Many Users

As platforms push users to engage with AI, the mental health implications need to be a concern.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2024

YouTube Adds Poll Stickers for Shorts, Ad Category Blocking for Channels

The latest feature updates from YouTube.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2024

Instagram Experiments With Reels Performance Tips In-Stream

The notes explain why a Reel is performing well. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2024

Data Is the New Gold in the Generative AI Era

The generative AI race has sparked another battleground, which will dictate the next stage of AI development. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2024

Threads Tests Profile Switching Within the Post Composer

Simplified profile switching is intended to help maintain posting activity. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2024

WhatsApp Adds New Ways To Manage Your Contacts

New ways to manage your WhatsApp contact info. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2024

Meta May Make It Easier to Customize AI Chats

You’ll be able to see a listing of things that Meta AI knows about you.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

Threads Rolls Out Mobile Analytics

Now you can check in on your Threads performance at any time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

Meta Builds AI Model That Can Train Itself

The AI model is intended to improve its own outputs. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

Meta Shares Tips on How To Grow Your Threads Presence

Some tips and insights to help you formulate your Threads approach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

YouTube Details Election Integrity Measures

YouTube’s outlined how it’s looking to keep users informed in the final weeks before the U.S. election. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

YouTube Partners With Poynter on Media Literacy Education Push

Some valuable new misinformation training resources.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

Google Expands Travel Ads With Real Time Data

Some new options for hotel marketers on Google.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

Bluesky Gains Momentum in the Wake of X’s Blocking Changes

Could this be the momentum shift that Bluesky needs?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2024

Meta’s Working With Hollywood Filmmakers To Develop Its Text-To-Video Tool

Meta's refining its test-to-video models with the help of Hollywood.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2024

YouTube Implements New Capture Disclosure to Combat Deepfakes

The tags will indicate that a video is genuine and unaltered.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2024

YouTube Clarifies Shorts Changes, Expands Sponsored Content Tags

The latest round of updates from YouTube HQ.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2024

YouTube Tests AI-Powered Comment Reply Suggestions

AI suggestions for when you don’t know what to say.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2024

Threads Adds Active Status Indicators to Prompt Engagement

Active status markers will prompt more discussion in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2024

YouTube Rolls Out Updated Playback Speed Controls, Playlist Changes and More

A range of tweaks and enhancements for the YouTube app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2024

Google Announces AI Upgrades To Google Shopping

Some big upgrades for Google’s shopping experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2024