Facebook Expands Gaming Ambitions with Expansion of Live-Streamer Assistance Program

Facebook is expanding its gamer-focused 'Level Up' program into more regions in an effort to get more gaming content onto its platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2018

LinkedIn Announces Re-Focus on Groups with New Tools and Options

LinkedIn is refreshing its groups option, adding in new tools while also focusing on limiting spam.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2018

Pinterest Improves Related Pin Recommendations, Increasing Engagement and Activity

Pinterest is improving its content recommendation tools, which has already seen the platform boost engagement rates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2018

Facebook Reports that Birthday Fundraisers Have Raised Over $300 Million for Charity

Facebook's birthday fundraisers, which the platform launched last year, have already raised more than $300 million for non-profits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2018

Facebook Adds New Options to Events to Add More Context to Listings

Facebook has launched a new Events update which enables organizers to list a schedule within their event listing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2018

Twitter Continues to Qualify its User Counts by Removing Bad Actors

Twitter has announced another wave of account removals as it continues to clean up its platform data. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2018

Instagram Adds Private Polls to Direct Messages

Instagram has added poll stickers to Direct, giving you a new way to interact within enclosed groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2018

Facebook Launches New Process to Convert Still Images to Video, New Ad Creative Guide

Facebook is looking to help advertisers improve their Facebook ad performance by providing a new video option, and a new listing of tips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2018

Twitter's Data-Friendly 'Twitter Lite' is Now Available in More Regions

Twitter is making its data-friendly 'Lite' version available in a heap more markets, expanding the platform's audience potential.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2018

Facebook Adds New Authorization Process for Page Managers

Facebook is adding new authorization requirements for managers of large Pages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2018

Facebook's New Test Would Enable Users to Follow Breaking News Coverage

Facebook's testing a new option to help users stay in touch with breaking news updates on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2018

Facebook Announces New Ad Restrictions, Outlines 'Free Speech' Policy

Facebook has announced new restrictions on ads relating to bail bonds and addiction treatment, while also offering new insight into its policies on free expression.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2018

Facebook Announces New Mentorship Program for Groups

Facebook has added a new mentorship program for groups, which will enable group admins to connect interested users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2018

Facebook Shuts Down of 'Friend List Feeds'

Facebook has announced the shut down of it's little used 'Friends List' feeds tool, which enables users to customize their News Feeds to specific friends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2018

Facebook Adds New AR Games to Messenger Video Chats

Facebook is adding new interactive AR games to Messenger video chats, which could add even more pressure to Snapchat.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2018

LinkedIn Reaches 575 Million Members

LinkedIn now has more than 575 million members worldwide, expanding opportunities through the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2018

Facebook Rolls Out Personalized Function Bar Shortcuts

Facebook's function bar shortcuts are being personalized to each users' habits, meaning there's now a heap of variations as to what users might see.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2018

Pinterest Rolls Out Max Width Video Ads to All Businesses

Pinterest has announced that its new, max width video ads are now available to all businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 8, 2018

Snapchat Reports Decline in Users in Q2 Earnings Report

Snapchat has released its Q2 earnings report, showing better year-on-year revenue, but a decline in usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2018

How to Use Social Polls to Boost Audience Engagement and Brand Awareness

Several social platforms now have in-built poll tools, which can be a great option to help boost your social marketing efforts.

By Tabitha Jean Naylor • Aug. 7, 2018

Facebook Announces New Update for Pages, Adding Recommendation Tools and Connection Options

Facebook has announced a new update for Pages, which includes a range of new ways for brands to better promote their offerings, and connect with their audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2018

LinkedIn Updates Experience Listings on Profiles to Better Represent Career Progression

LinkedIn is updating its Experience listings to better represent career moves within a single organization.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2018

Snapchat Releases Latest Update of Trending Topics on the Platform [Infographic]

Snapchat has released the latest version of its 'Snap Chatter' report, which provides an overview of what Snapchat users are discussing on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2018

Facebook Tests Replacing 'Share' with 'Message' Option on News Feed Posts

Facebook looks to be testing a new post format which would replace the current 'Share' button with a 'Message' prompt.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2018

Facebook Dating Moves a Step Closer, with the New Process Now in Testing

New screenshots reveal how Facebook Dating will work, and signal that it could be coming very soon.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2018