Social Media Updates: Page 223
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Pinterest Rolls-Out New Carousel Ad Format, Providing Expanded Brand Opportunities
Pinterest is rolling out a new carousel ad format - just in time for your holiday campaigns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2018 -
Instagram Rolls Out New Option to Share IGTV Content in Stories, Begins Testing 'Promoted Stories'
Instagram is adding a new way to share IGTV content, and is testing a new option to promote your Instagram Stories.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2018 -
Twitter's Launched an Updated Tweet Compose Option on iOS
Twitter has launched a new tweet compose option for iOS, which is aimed at encouraging more active tweet engagement.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Twitter Launches Test of New Button to Switch Between Chronological and Algorithmic Timeline
After promising it last month, Twitter's now launching a new test of an easy switch between chronological and algorithm-defined timelines.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Report Finds Facebook's Political Ad Transparency Efforts Can be Easily Manipulated
A new report has shown that Facebook's political ad transparency efforts can be thwarted by simply posing as another organization.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Twitter Releases Data on Usage Trends Since the Change to 280 Characters
Twitter has released a set of new data points which highlight that the switch from 140 to 280 characters has been a success for the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Facebook's Testing Another New Stories Layout as it Continues to Push Usage
Facebook's trying out another new format for Facebook Stories presentation as part of its continuing efforts to make Stories happen.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2018 -
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5 Ways to Use the Instagram Nametag Tool to Gain More Followers for Your Brand or Business
Instagram recently launched its 'Nametag' tool, which simplifies the process of following another user to scanning a photo. But can this tool help you expand your audience?
By Dhariana Lozano • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Facebook Q3 Numbers: Users and Revenue Up but Signs of Potential Concerns in Future
Facebook has reported its Q3 performance numbers, showing increases in revenue and users, but a slowdown in usage in Europe and North America.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Twitter Getting Rid of Likes? Not Anytime Soon
Twitter is not getting rid of its Like button anytime soon, contrary to recent reports.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
How to Better Engage with Customers on Social Media [Report]
A new report has outlined the staggering amount of time people now spend on social networks, and which platforms are seeing increased focus.
By Elaine Fogel • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Periscope Adds New Features to Boost Replay Engagement
Live-streaming app Periscope has added three new replay features as part of version 1.23 of the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Fall Fashion Trends on Twitter [Infographic]
Twitter has published a new listing of fashion trends to help guide related marketing efforts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 28, 2018 -
Snapchat Adds Lenses to Desktop Cameras to Boost Awareness of Lens Tools
Snapchat is looking to broaden exposure for the many Lens variations available by bringing them to desktop cameras for use in video chats.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2018 -
Facebook Adds Page and Business Recommendations to Groups
Facebook has added a new recommendations tab to Groups to help facilitate discovery through trusted groups.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2018 -
Microsoft Reports that LinkedIn is Seeing 'Record Levels of Engagement'
LinkedIn has reported that engagement on the platform is at record levels as a result of feed improvements.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Snapchat Q3 Earnings: Better Than Expected Revenue, While User Numbers Continue to Decline
Snap Inc. has reported its Q3 earnings results, posting another drop in active users, but better than expected revenue.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Twitter Q3 Results: Fewer Monthly Active Users but Improving Revenue Results
Twitter has released its latest performance numbers, showing a decline in monthly active users, but an overall increase in revenue.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
2018's Most Important Instagram Updates - and How to Make Best Use of Them
Instagram has maintained a steady stream of updates and improvements throughout the year. Here's a summary of the key updates marketers should take note of.
By Aaron Brooks • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Facebook Outlines Enhanced Efforts to Remove Child Exploitation Content from its Platform
Facebook has provided some new insight into its advancing efforts to stop the spread of child exploitation content on its platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Twitter's Experimenting with a Range of New Features Aimed at Improving Engagement
Twitter's experimenting with a range of new features which are aimed at prompting users towards more active participation on the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Facebook Adds New Music Options, Including Songs on Profiles
Facebook has announced a new set of music features, enabling users to showcase their interests and interact with music content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Facebook Can Now Evaluate False Headlines Separately from False Articles
Facebook has updated its fact-checking process in order to penalize both false news and false headlines separately.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Facebook's New Look Messenger Layout is Being Rolled Out to Users From This Week
Facebook has announced that the new look Messenger layout is now being rolled out to all users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Facebook Launches New Ad Archive Report to Improve Political Ad Transparency
Facebook has launched a new, weekly political ads archive report which will provide more transparency around the ads run on the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2018