Social Media Updates: Page 220
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Users Can Now Apply to be Part of Twitter's Beta Test Group and Get a First Look at Coming Features
Twitter is inviting users to apply to test its new conversational features via a new beta test group.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Using Excel's Facebook Ads Manager to Transform Your Ad Reporting
Impress your boss and upgrade your Facebook ad spend reporting with Facebook Ads Manager for Excel.
By Emma Wiltshire , Jackie McCartney • Feb. 21, 2019 -
UK Parliamentary Report Accuses Facebook of Intentionally Violating Data Privacy
The result of an 18-month investigation, the 108-page document insists that companies like Facebook must not be allowed to act like "digital gangsters."
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Report: TikTok tests native video ads that point to websites
The ad was spotted in a video clip labeled "Sponsored" from retailer Specialized Bikes.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Instagram Tests 'Donation' Sticker in Stories
Instagram is reportedly testing a new donation sticker on Stories as a fundraising tool for organizations and personal causes.
By Emma Wiltshire • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Reddit Adds App Install Ads, Improved Tracking and Measurement
Reddit continues to build out its advertising options, this time with the addition of app install campaigns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Twitter Updates Search Icon, Launches Valentine's Day Reaction
Twitter has released a couple of new tweaks, and a new animation for Valentine's Day messages.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019 -
LinkedIn Updates Recruiter Platforms, Adds New AI Tools to Improve Matches
LinkedIn is rolling out a new update for its recruitment tools, including the addition of improved candidate matching via AI.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Instagram Launches New Creative Tools for Black History Month
Instagram has launched some new creative tools for Black History Month, as well as a new promotion to showcase relevant creators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Instagram's Bringing Direct Messages to Desktop
Instagram's looking to expand access to its direct messaging feature by extending it to the web.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2019 -
LinkedIn Announces New Groups Features, Catering to Increased Group Engagement
LinkedIn has announced some new features for groups, with group engagement on the rise.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2019 -
How to Use LinkedIn's 'Content Suggestions' for Page Updates [Infographic]
LinkedIn has released an expanded guide to accompany its latest company pages update, including its new 'Content Suggestions' tool.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2019 -
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8 Things You Should Know About the Coming Facebook Messaging Integration
Facebook is working on an integration of its messaging tools, which will present a range of new opportunities.
By Larry Kim • Feb. 13, 2019 -
LinkedIn Launches its Own Variation of Live-Streaming Called 'LinkedIn Live'
LinkedIn is launching its own version of on-platform live-streaming, starting in the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Snapchat Launches Virtual Art Gallery for Black History Month
Snapchat has launched a new AR Millennial art exhibition to celebrate Black History Month.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Instagram's Developing an Account Linking Feature to Simplify Multiple Account Management
Instagram is working on a new option that would enable users to link multiple accounts to a single login.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Would a 'Dislike' Option Improve Facebook?
The idea of a dislike button for Facebook has its pros and cons - but the reality may be different.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 9, 2019 -
Twitter Reports Another Decline in Users, Shifts to Alternate Performance Metric
Twitter has reported its Q4 and full year 2018 performance numbers, showing an increase in revenue and a decrease in users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Facebook Page Admins Will Now Be Able to Respond to Instagram Messages from Page Inbox
Facebook has quietly taken another step towards the unification of its messaging apps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Facebook Adds New Groups Features, Including Expansion of Mentorships
As part of its latest Communities Summit, Facebook has unveiled a new list of updates for groups.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Instagram Rolls Out New IGTV Promotions in the Main Feed
As part of its efforts to get more people watching IGTV content, Instagram is launching new IGTV promotions within the main feed.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019 -
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