German Regulators Order Facebook to Limit its Data Tracking Systems

German regulators have ordered Facebook to stop sharing data across its apps, which may have a significant impact on its ad targeting capacity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019

Instagram Will Now Remove Any Self-Harm Related Images as Part of New Safety Measures

Instagram has announced new rules around images related self-harm as part of measures designed to protect vulnerable users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019

Facebook Debunks Myth that it Limits Post Reach to 25 Friends

No doubt you've come across those Facebook posts that ask you to Like or Comment to stop Facebook limiting post reach. They're not true, as Facebook has clarified in a new post.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2019

Facebook's Updating it's 'Why Am I Seeing This?' Ad Info with More Specific Detail

Facebook will roll out a new ad info panel, with more specific insight into ad targeting as part of its ongoing measures to provide more data transparency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2019

YouTube Outlines Growing Opportunities for Creators in Strategic Outline Post

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has outlined the platform's key areas of focus to assist creators in 2019.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2019

Pinterest Expands eCommerce Potential with Automated 'Shop the Look' Pins

Pinterest is expanding its on-platform shopping potential with the addition of automated 'Shop the Look' Pins, which will connect images with products for purchase.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2019

Snapchat Holds Steady on Usage, Improves Revenue in Latest Earnings Report

Snapchat has released its full year 2018 earnings report, with revenue rising and usage behaviors stabilizing from last update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2019

What Businesses Need to Know About Twitter's New Desktop Layout

Twitter has started a slow roll-out of its new desktop layout - here's what it looks like, and what the changes mean for business users.

By Deborah Sweeney • Feb. 6, 2019

Facebook Rolls Out Messenger 'Unsend' Feature to All Users

Facebook is now rolling out its 'Unsend' option in Facebook Messenger to all users after testing it in selected regions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2019

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. 5, 2019

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. 5, 2019

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. 5, 2019

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. 5, 2019

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. 2, 2019

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. 2, 2019

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. 2, 2019

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. 1, 2019

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. 1, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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