Twitter's Taking More Action to Remove Bad Actors, Which Could Signal a New Industry Shift

Twitter is taking more action to remove accounts which violate its rules - could this be the start of a new industry shift? 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2018

Facebook Continues to Push Facebook Stories with New Tests

Facebook is still trying to get people interested in using Facebook Stories - and there may be good reason why. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2018

Pinterest Now Up to 1.5 Million Advertisers, Announces Expansion of Quick Promotion Tool

Pinterest is expanding its quick promote tool as the platform hits 1.5 million total advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2018

Facebook Implements New Data Controls - But is it Too Late to Stop Misuse?

Facebook continues to roll out updates in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal - but will it be enough?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2018

Facebook Expands Access to Supplemental Information on News Content to Limit the Spread of Fake News

Facebook is looking to provide more information on the reliability of news sources, expanding its supplemental data tools and adding new options. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2018

Snapchat Adds Group Video Chat, Confirms User Tagging Option in Snaps

Snapchat is adding group video chat features, while they've also confirmed the addition of user tagging in Snaps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2018

Facebook Adds 360 Photos and HD Videos to Messenger, Increasing Sharing Options

Facebook has added some new sharing options to Messenger, giving users more ways to connect within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2018

What Instagram's Altered Algorithm Really Means for Brands

After enough complaints from users, Instagram has decided to address the algorithm "chronological order" issue. 

By Hayley Jennings • April 3, 2018

LinkedIn Adds Sponsored Video, Video for Company Pages

LinkedIn's rolling out two new video options - video for Sponsored Updates and video on company pages. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Pinterest Adds Following Tab, in Addition to Algorithm-Defined Recommendations

Pinterest is introducing a new following tab to give users more options on how they find content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Facebook Removes Third-Party Ad Data Options from Ad Targeting

Facebook is removing third-party data options from their ad targeting in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Facebook Rolls Out New Options for Facebook and Instagram Stories

Facebook's added some new additions to both Facebook and Instagram Stories, which, while small updates, could have significant benefits. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Twitter Adds New Option to Share Live Videos from Specific Playback Point

Twitter has added a new option which will enable users to share live videos from a specific starting time within the playback. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Facebook Updates Privacy Controls in the Wake of the Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Facebook is making it's data control tools more prominent to help users understand how they can manage their personal information. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Facebook Expands Test of Local News and Events Section in News Feed

Facebook is expanding its test of a dedicated local news and events module within the News Feed, aimed at helping to boost civic participation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Facebook Adds New Video Options for Profile Covers to Spruce Up Your Presence

Facebook has added some new options to help give your profile background image a refresh. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2018

Facebook Expands Program to Boost Reach for Local Publishers

Facebook will give all local publishers a News Feed boost as part of an expansion of their civic engagment push. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2018

Keeping Up with the Algorithms: What You Need to Know About Each Platform's Sorting System

Algorithms now dictate everything you see on social platforms - here's an overview of what you need to know about how they work. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2018

After a Week of Turmoil, What Comes Next for The Social Network?

Facebook's facing the biggest crisis in its history - but will it have any real impact on the company's future prospects?

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2018

Snap Adds New Discovery Tools to Snap Map, Highlighting Happening Events

Snapchat's adding a new way to discovery in-progress events within the Snap Map, via a tool called 'Map Explore'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2018

Snapchat Adds Two New Location-Based Ad Options

Snapchat's adding two new tools which will enable advertisers to reach their target audiences based on location.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2018

Instagram's Adding New Ways to Uncover Recent Posts, in Variance to the Current Algorithm

Don't like Instagram's algorithm-defined feed? Instagram hears you, and they're giving you new options to unearth more recent content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2018

Messenger Adds Group Admin Tools, Group Chat Links

Facebook's adding some new tools to Messenger, including a new option to manage approvals for group chat participants.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2018

Instagram Will Now Allow Active Links to Other Profiles, Hashtags in Bios

Instagram is adding new link options within profile bios, enabling users to connect to other users or hashtags. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2018

LinkedIn Adds New Sticker and Text Options to Spruce Up Your Video Content

LinkedIn's adding some new tools which will enable users to add text and stickers to their on-platform videos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2018