Instagram Adds GIFs in DMs, Video Tagging and is Testing a Range of Other Features

Instagram continues to add and test new features, providing new interactive and engaging options within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2018

Twitter's Testing Ads within Timelines Embedded on Third-Party Sites

Twitter's trying out a new ad option which would enable businesses to reach visitors to third-party websites which use embedded Twitter timelines.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2018

Facebook Launches Facebook Dating Nationwide in Colombia

Facebook is launching its new Facebook Dating tool in Colombia, with a view to an expanded launch in the near future.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2018

Twitter UK Launches #OneTweetCV Job Application Program

Can you demonstrate your suitability for an advertised role via tweet? According to Twitter UK, younger applicants already are.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2018

Twitter Will Now Enable Users to Send Tweets While Watching Videos in Full Screen Mode

Twitter is rolling out a small update which will make it easier to engage via tweet while viewing on-platform video.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2018

Pinterest Opens Up 'Shop the Look' Pins to All Businesses

Pinterest has announced that its buyable 'Shop the Look' Pins are now available to all businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2018

Facebook Will Now Allow Pages to Join Facebook Groups

Facebook will now allow Pages to contribute within Groups as Pages, a small but relevant update for marketers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 20, 2018

Instagram's Testing an Option to Add Hashtags Without Having to Include Them in the Caption

Instagram's testing a new option which would enable users to add hashtags in a separate field outside the main caption on posts

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 20, 2018

Facebook Adds New Measures to Stop Political Interference, and Improve Participation, Ahead of US Midterms

Facebook is adding some new security measures and awareness tools ahead of the upcoming US Midterms in order to catch out potential threats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2018

Pinterest Opens API Access to Better Facilitate Influencer Marketing on the Platform

Pinterest is expanding access to its content marketing API in order to better facilitate effective influencer marketing on the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2018

Up and Downvotes for Tweets? Twitter has Reportedly Been Testing a New Engagement Option

Twitter has been experimenting with Reddit-style up and downvotes for tweets, though it may never be rolled out to the public.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2018

Instagram Adds New Shopping Options to Boost Revenue Potential

Instagram is expanding its shopping options to encourage more business activity within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2018

Twitter's Adding a New Option to Switch Back to a Reverse Chronological Timeline

Twitter has announced that it will let users opt into a chronological feed of tweets, as opposed to the algorithm defined 'best tweets first' process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2018

Facebook's Broadening the Scope of its Fact-Checking Program to Also Cover Images and Video

Facebook is broadening the scope of its fact-checking tools to image and video content, an important step for The Social Network.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2018

Snapchat Launches New Program Which Will Enable Publishers to Source User-Generated Content

Snapchat is launching a new initiative which will enable media publishers to create stories from user-submitted Snaps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2018

YouTube Adds Vertical Video Ad Options, Moving with Usage Trends

YouTube is rolling out a new vertical video ad format, aligning with user behaviors.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2018

YouTube Kids Launches Approved Channel, New 'Older' Kids Section

YouTube is updating it's YouTube Kids app with new parental controls and sorting options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2018

LinkedIn Learning Courses are Now Available In-Flight on Various Airline Providers

LinkedIn has formed a new partnership with various airlines to make LinkedIn Learning courses available in-flight.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2018

Twitter Will Now Highlight Live-Streams from Accounts You Follow at the Top of Your Timeline

Twitter will now show you in progress live-streams from accounts you follow right at the top of your timeline.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2018

LinkedIn Details Efforts to Stamp Out Fake Accounts in New Report

While Facebook and Twitter continue to battle fake accounts, LinkedIn is also stepping up its efforts to ensure user security.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 13, 2018

Facebook Can Now Understand Text in Images, Advancing Image Recognition Capacity

Facebook has outlined its advanced image recognition tools in a new research report, which will open up a range of new opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2018

Facebook Provides New, Creative Ad Tools Ahead of the Upcoming Holiday Period

Facebook's adding some new ad tools for the holiday period, with themed templates and simplified video creation options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2018

Instagram's Replacing 'Stars' with 'Flags' in Direct Messages

Instagram is updating its messaging stars to flags in a minor functional update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2018

Pinterest Announces New Milestone of 250 Million Users

Pinterest has announced a new user milestone of 250 million monthly actives, underlining the platform's growing potential.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2018

New Report Shows People Continue to Get News from Social Media, Even Amid Accuracy Concerns

The latest Pew Research study shows that users are still relying on social media for news updates - even when they know the reports are not accurate.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2018