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

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