Twitter's Trying Out Annotations and TV Show-Specific Collections to Provide Additional Context

Twitter's trying out two new options to add more context to trending conversations on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2018

Twitter Updates Actions in Response to Rule Violations Based on User Feedback

Twitter is adding more transparency to its rule enforcement efforts, while also removing tweets from user timelines once reported.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2018

Facebook Watch Looks to Bigger Name Programming to Lure Viewers

Facebook's next push to get viewers to its Watch video platform will see them produce a new series of 'The Real World' and various other programs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2018

LinkedIn Updates Feed Algorithm to Generate More Engagement for Users

LinkedIn recently updates its feed algorithm to drive more engagement for user posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2018

Facebook Puts Out Call for Next Communities Summit

Facebook has put out a call for people interesting in attending its next Communities Summit at Menlo Park in February.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2018

Periscope Adds Chat Moderation to Clean Up In-Stream Interaction

Periscope is adding a new option which will enable streamers to enlist comment moderators to keep things civil in real-time discussion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2018

Facebook's Portal Could Play a Major Role in the Company's Strategic Direction

The timing of the launch may seem odd, but Facebook's Portal could be set for much bigger things in future.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2018

Pinterest Adds New Shopping Options to Boost eCommerce Potential

Pinterest is adding even more new options to make it easier to discover and buy products on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2018

Facebook Announces New Measures to Crackdown on Stolen Content and False Information

Facebook has announced two new measures to crack down on questionable content as it continues to skirt the lines of editorial censorship.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2018

New Research Shows Social Media Users are Becoming More Aware of Misinformation Online

A new study shows that social media users are becoming more aware of misinformation and bots, which could help lessen their impact.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2018

Facebook's Marketing Partner Program Integrates Smaller Agencies, Consultants

The goal is to boost creative development by giving smaller agencies faster support and letting marketers assess the performance of creative before releasing it.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 12, 2018

Snapchat Debuts 12 Original Shows with AR 'Portals'

Snapchat's first big push toward original video content. "Snap Originals" will allow viewers to step inside scenes using augmented reality.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 11, 2018

Facebook Dominates Video Ad Spend with 25% Share, eMarketer Finds

Overall, spending on online video ads is forecast to grow 30% this year for a total of $27.82 billion. 

By Robert Williams • Oct. 10, 2018

Google+ to Shutter After Reports of Exposed User Data

While 90% of sessions on the platform last under five seconds, the tech giant will maintain the service for companies that use it for employee communications.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 9, 2018

Report: Facebook Pixel adds first-party cookies option for advertisers

An opted-in first-party relationship must be established before any tracking or measurement occurs.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 9, 2018

Facebook Rebrands Camera Effects Platform, Expands Program to Instagram

Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Gucci and the NBA piloted the AR software tools for Instagram.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 8, 2018

11 Facebook Updates You Need To Know for 2019

From product stickers, to Facebook Stories, to allowing on and offline behavioral targeting, these are the Facebook updates you need to be aware of.

By Nathan Mendenhall • Oct. 7, 2018

Snapchat's CEO Has a New Strategic Focus - But is it Too Little, Too Late?

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel has given his staff an explanation of the company's problems, issues and solutions - but will it work to get the company back on track? 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2018

Facebook Renames Camera Effects Platform as Part of Broader AR Ambitions

Facebook has announced that its renaming its Camera Effects Platform as it looks to expand the capability of its AR tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2018

Instagram Rolls Out Scannable Nametags to All Users, Adds 'School Communities'

Instagram is rolling out its nametag codes for profiles, while also adding new student-focused connection tools.   

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2018

Facebook's Testing a New Link-Preview Image Size - Which Could Cause Some Headaches

Facebook is testing a new image size option for link previews, which may force social media managers to re-think their process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2018

Facebook Tests New Snap Map-Style Feature, Additional Tools for Facebook Stories

Facebook's testing out another new set of additions for Facebook Stories - but will the option ever gain traction?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2018

Facebook's Adding a Range of New Tools to Marketplace to Mark the Option's Second Anniversary

Facebook's evolving its Marketplace options, which could make it a much more significant consideration in future.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2018

Facebook Adds New Job Listing Options Ahead of the Holiday Hiring Push

Facebook is rolling out some new job listing options to help businesses find employees for the holiday rush.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2018

Pinterest Adds New Discovery Option to Highlight Pins Similar to Your Interests

Pinterest is adding a new discovery tool to help highlight more relevant content to users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2018