Social Media Updates: Page 213
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Facebook Rolls Out New, Dedicated Anti-Scam Ad Reporting Process in the UK
Facebook is launching a new tool to crack down on scam ads, specific to the UK market, in response to legal action in the region.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2019 -
Facebook Tests 'Suggested Moderators' to Help with Group Administration
Facebook is testing out another option to increase group usage, suggesting moderators to help manage your communities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2019 -
Snapchat's Testing a New, Dedicated Tab for its Exclusive Snap Shows
Snapchat is looking to boost viewership of its exclusive Snap Shows, with a new tab dedicated specifically to its owned content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2019 -
Twitter Announces Full Rollout of the Platform's New Desktop Experience
After months of testing, Twitter is now rolling out its updated desktop design to all users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2019 -
YouTube Amplifies Monetization Options for Creators
At VidCon, the platform touted that its Super Chats feature generates more than $400 in revenue per minute for some streams.
By Peter Adams • July 12, 2019 -
LinkedIn Upgrades Campaign Manager With 3 New Objectives
Yesterday, LinkedIn announced three new ad objectives as options in Campaign Manager: brand awareness, website conversions and job applicants.
By Emma Wiltshire • July 12, 2019 -
Google's Invitation-Only Test for a New Social Networking Tool
Less than a year after shuttering Google+ due to low usage, the tech giant is piloting an app that connects people in real life based on their interests.
By Robert Williams • July 12, 2019 -
Twitter Launches "Twitter ArtHouse"
"ArtHouse" offers digital strategy, video creation and editing, influencer and artist management and event livestreaming.
By Emma Wiltshire , Kira Barrett • July 11, 2019 -
Pinterest Debuts Fresh Video Tools for Brands
L'Oréal, Giada De Laurentiis' Giadzy, Tastemade and PureWow are among the brands using video on Pinterest.
By Robert Williams • July 11, 2019 -
Opinion
What's Next for IGTV?
While Instagram's dedicated video app didn't get off to a flying start, it's made critical changes in its first year and could become a key monetization platform for brands, writes Takumi's CEO Adam Williams.
By Adam Williams • July 11, 2019 -
2019 Key Digital Marketing Growth Stats [Infographic]
These six social media stats and digital marketing trends can offer us great insight into where we should plan to spend our time and resources.
By Emma Wiltshire • July 10, 2019 -
Facebook emulates rivals' monetization playbooks to draw more creators
Announcements arriving ahead of VidCon include a new feature called Stars, which closely resembles Twitch's Bit Emotes.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2019 -
Instagram Adds New Anti-Bullying Measures, Including Comment Warnings and User Restrictions
Instagram is adding some new measures to help stamp out on-platform bullying, including new automated comment warnings and the capacity to restrict selected users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 9, 2019 -
Instagram Launches 'Join Chat' Sticker to Promote Private Group Discussion
Instagram has officially announced the launch of its new 'Join Chat' sticker for Stories.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 3, 2019 -
Facebook Updates News Feed Algorithm to Demote Misleading Health Claims
Facebook has made another step towards lessening the reach of misleading and false health claims on its platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 3, 2019 -
Twitter Partners with UNHCR on New Campaign to Raise Funds for Refugees
Twitter has announced a new campaign, in conjunction with UNHCR, to raise funds for refugees via a unique on-platform partnership.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 2, 2019 -
Snapchat Launches Bitmoji Tennis, Adding to Gaming Options
Snapchat has launched a new Bitmoji tennis game, its next step into interactive gaming.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 2, 2019 -
Twitter Updates Search Results with Additional Contextual Info
Twitter has added some new, contextual information elements to searches, including trend and activity insights.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2019 -
Facebook Clarifies Terms of Service Wording Around IP Rights and Data Usage
Facebook has updated its terms of service to better clarify how your personal data is used, and what your ownership rights are in regards to uploaded content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2019 -
Facebook Outlines its Plan for a Board Which Will Oversee Content Decisions
After an initial round of discussions on an independent appeals board for content decisions, Facebook has outlined its key elements of focus in a new framework.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2019 -
Twitter's Implementing New Warning Labels on Controversial Tweets from High-Profile Users
Twitter will implement new warnings on tweets from high-profile users which violate its rules, while also reducing their reach.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2019 -
Facebook Adds 'Top Fans' Targeting Option for Organic Page Posts
Facebook has added a new option to enable Pages to target their organic posts to top Page fans only.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2019 -
LinkedIn Adds New Custom CTA Buttons for Pages, Helping to Direct Visitor Actions
LinkedIn has announced a new custom CTA option for company pages, which could provide a new, helpful way to direct visitor traffic.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2019 -
Twitter Extends Political Ad Transparency Measures to Canada
Twitter has announced that it's expanding its political ad regulations to Canada ahead of that nation's upcoming election.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2019 -
Instagram is Rolling Out New Ad Units in its Explore Tab
Instagram is adding ads to its Explore feed, providing businesses with another way to reach their Instagram audience.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2019