Social Media Updates: Page 236

  • LinkedIn Turns 15 [Infographic]

    LinkedIn, considered by many to be the oldest social platform, is turning 15.

    By • May 4, 2018

  • You Should Probably Change Your Twitter Password

    Twitter has reported that user passwords had been stored in an external log, which may mean third parties could have accessed them.

    By • May 3, 2018

  • LinkedIn Adds New Options for Lead Gen Forms, Expanding Potential

    LinkedIn is adding new options to its Lead Gen Forms ad option, including bid optimization and desktop availability.

    By • May 3, 2018

  • Facebook Adds New AR Business Tools to Messenger

    Facebook is adding new AR tools to help brands enhance their Messenger experiences.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Facebook Adds New Translation Tools to Messenger, Updates Bot Response Capabilities

    Facebook's adding new automated translations for Messenger, and new NLP options to enhance Messenger bots.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Facebook Will Roll Out 'Facebook Dating' Later This Year

    Facebook's looking to introduce its own dating app, based on platform insights.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Instagram Adds New Tools to Help Stamp Out On-Platform Bullying

    Instagram is adding new tools to help filter out anti-social comments and protect younger users.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Instagram Adds Group Video Calling Within its Messaging Streams

    Instagram's adding group video calling within message threads, improving direct connection options within the app.

    By • May 2, 2018
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    Instagram Previews New Explore Layout, Which Will Impact Content Discovery

    Instagram's rolling out a new update to its Explore section, which could have impacts on user discovery habits.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Facebook Previews Streamlined Messenger Layout, Coming Soon to All Users

    Facebook is rolling out a new, simplified layout for Messenger, which will put the focus back onto actual messaging. 

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Facebook Adds New AR and Stories Tools to Herald in Next Phase of Digital Connection

    Facebook has outlined a range of new AR and Stories tools at its annual F8 conference.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Facebook Announces Groups Tab, Coming Soon to the Main App

    Facebook will launch a new groups tab in their main app, further promoting group engagement.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Snapchat Q1 Numbers Show Slower User Growth, Miss Revenue Estimates

    Snapchat has released its Q1 '18 report card, posting lower than expected results across the board. 

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Facebook Announces New Option to Clear Your Browsing History

    Facebook has announced a new tool which will enable users to reduce the ways in which Facebook is tracking their activity.

    By • May 2, 2018

  • Instagram Tests a Bunch of New Features, Including Slow Motion Mode and the Ability to Mute Profiles

    Instagram continues to add new tools to maintain pressure on Snapchat, and capitalize on the popularity of Stories.

    By • May 1, 2018

  • Facebook's Up and Downvote Tools for Comments are Now Available to More Users

    Facebook's expanding its test of up and downvotes for comments, which could have significant implications.

    By • April 30, 2018
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    Snapchat Preps Test of Unskippable 6-Second Ads

    The image-messaging app has previously been reluctant to force ads on users, but is now warming to the idea after facing a tough year since going public.

    By Robert Williams • April 27, 2018

  • Facebook's New PR Campaign Wants Us To Remember the Good Old Days

    Facebook has recently launched a massive ad campaign, playing the nostalgia card to help rebuild their reputation and trust with users.

    By • April 27, 2018
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    WhatsApp ups minimum user age in Europe ahead of GDPR

    The Facebook-owned messaging app is raising its age limit from 13 to 16 to meet upcoming privacy regulations.

    By Robert Williams • April 27, 2018
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    Facebook Reports Large Q1 Ad Revenue Gains Despite Data Privacy Scandal

    Looks like the world didn't #DeleteFacebook. So far it appears that advertisers and consumers are sticking with the platform despite revelations that privacy was compromised for 87 million users.

    By Erica Sweeney • April 26, 2018

  • Using the New Pinterest Profile Design to Your Advantage

    Between Lens, visual search inside pins and now the profile redesign, Pinterest is making their platform more brand-friendly and shoppable than ever.

    By • April 26, 2018

  • Twitter Updates Privacy Policy to Comply with GDPR

    Twitter has decided to update their Privacy Policy to help users feel more in control of their data and to comply with new GDPR regulations.

    By • April 26, 2018

  • Twitter rolls out new emojis for NFL Draft

    New NFL and team logo emojis will appear when football fans post the hashtag #NFLDraft and their favorite players' names.

    By Robert Williams • April 25, 2018
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    GDPR will help, not hinder, Facebook and Google, competitors say

    Both have large-scale, sophisticated solutions to easily obtain user consent, and some report their strict interpretation of the rules will make it harder for smaller companies to compete. 

    By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018

  • Facebook Outlines New Video Monetization and Promotion Tools, Focusing on Facebook Watch

    Facebook has outlined new video monetization options as it seeks to build interest in its Watch platform. 

    By • April 21, 2018