Facebook Discovers Yet Another Data Access Bug, Exposing User Content

Facebook has reported yet another data concern, this time relating to user photos which could have been accessed by app developers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2018

All of Facebook's Ad Targeting Options in One Infographic [Infographic]

Are you aware of all the ways in which you can target your Facebook ads? Check out this comprehensive infographic from Wordstream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2018

3 Things Marketers Need to Know About AR and VR [Infographic]

Virtual reality is considered the next big step for digital connection - but how will it really change our day-to-day interactions?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2018

Facebook Brings Watch to Desktop and Facebook Lite, Expands Ad Breaks

Facebook has provided an update on the performance of its Watch video platform, while also expanding it to more surfaces and expanding its ad tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2018

Instagram's Year in Review [Infographic]

Instagram has released its listing of top trends for 2018, highlighting the most popular GIFs, filters and communities for the year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2018

YouTube Details the Results of its Expanded Efforts to Tackle Offensive Content

YouTube has reported new figures on content removals based on violations of its rules and guidelines.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2018

Facebook Updates Life Events with New Features and Prominent Profile Placement [Infographic]

Facebook is updating its 'Life Events' listings with new, interactive features and a new section on your main profile page.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2018

Instagram Adds New 'Countdown' Sticker to Instagram Stories

Instagram has added a new 'Countdown' sticker, which enables users to sign-up for a notification when the countdown is complete.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2018

Instagram's Testing New Account Features Specifically Aimed at Influential Users

Instagram is reportedly testing a range of new features for high-profile users, helping to increase appeal with influencers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2018

Facebook's Adding Search as an Ad Placement Option, Providing New Opportunities

Facebook is bringing back search ads as it looks for new ways to offset declines in revenue growth.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2018

Snapchat Lets You Virtually Try on the Latest Adidas Sneakers in New AR Promotion

Snapchat has launched a new AR integration with Adidas which enables you to virtually try on a new pair of shoes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2018

SMT's 2018 Social Media Spending Survey - Part 2: Where to Allocate Your Social Media Marketing Budget in 2019

We recently conducted a survey of our audience to determine the key social media marketing trends and shifts of 2018. Here's part two of our report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2018

Instagram Launches Voice Messaging in Direct

Instagram is rolling out voice messages in Direct, providing another way for users to keep in touch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2018

Google Expedites Shut Down of Google+ After Discovery of API Bug

Google has announced that it will shut down Google+ earlier than expected after the discovery of a new bug.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2018

Facebook Expands Subscriptions to Help Publishers Retain Audience

Facebook is expanding its subscription program in order to provide another way for publishers to build and retain their audiences on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2018

Facebook Launches 2018 Personalized 'Year in Review' Videos for Users

Facebook has launched its latest 'year in review' video template, which enables users to create simple video summaries of their 2018 activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2018

Twitter Shares the Most Tweeted Topics and Celebrities of 2018

Twitter has released its annual round-up of the most tweeted about topics, celebrities, politicians and more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2018

Facebook Tests New 'Comment Quality' Feedback Option as it Looks to Boost Engagement

Facebook's testing another way to get user feedback on comment quality as part of its ongoing efforts to boost engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2018

Facebook Adds New File Sharing and Customization Options to Messenger Lite

Facebook has added some new features to its data-friendly 'lite' version of Messenger, including animated GIFs and new file sharing tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2018

Facebook Adds Option to Share Collections of Ideas with Friends

Facebook is adding a new option to its Collections tool which will enable users to share their collections with friends, and invite collaboration on the same.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2018

Facebook Rolls Out Group Stories to All Regions

Facebook has announced that collaborative Stories for Groups are now being rolled out to all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2018

Facebook Clarifies That it's Against its Terms to Sell Group Admin Rights

Facebook has clarified that it's against its Terms of Service to sell your Facebook Group, which is an important note as Groups get more focus.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2018

Instagram's Testing Side-Scrolling Feed View, Similar to Stories

Instagram is testing out a new way to view posts, with side-scrolling cards, similar to the Stories format.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2018

YouTube Adds Autoplay Videos on the Home Tab

YouTube is adding autoplay to videos on the home tab, which will help increase view counts - but will it help boost actual viewers?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2018

Facebook's Testing New 'Keyword Alerts' for Groups

Facebook looks to be testing a new option to provide alerts for keyword mentions within Facebook groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2018