LinkedIn Adds 'Commute Time' Tool to Job Listings to Help You Find More Relevant Matches

LinkedIn has added a new 'Commute Time' indicator to job listings to help users find more relevant job matches. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2018

Facebook Provides New Option to Boost Marketplace Posts, and Marketplace Ads for Businesses

Facebook will start monetizing Marketplace by adding new boosting options and ads between listings. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2018

Facebook Announces New Slate of Video News Programs, Replacing Trending

Facebook has announced a new slate of exclusive video news programming, which could replace their Trending News module.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2018

Facebook Tests New Way to Cross Post Content from Instagram

Facebook's testing another way to integrate functions across Facebook and Instagram, which could see more content shared on both.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2018

Facebook Adds New Music Options for Videos, Including 'Lip Synch Live'

Facebook's rolling out some new music options, including the capacity to add popular songs to your videos, and 'Lip Synch Live'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2018

Reports Suggest Instagram Could be Looking to Add New Long-Form Video Options

Instagram could be looking to add new, long-form video options, with videos up to an hour long on the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2018

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Add New Tools to Celebrate Pride Month

All the major social platforms have added new tools to celebrate Pride Month - here's how you can show your support.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2018

Instagram Explains How Its Algorithm Works in New Briefing

Instagram has revealed more about how its sorting algorithm works to help users get a better understanding of its systems. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2018

Facebook Announces Removal of Trending News Section

After various controversies, Facebook has announced that it's removing its "Trending" section to improve news sharing experiences.   

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2018

Mary Meeker Internet Trends Report 2018 - The Outlook for Social and Digital Marketing

The annual Mary Meeker Internet Trends report highlights some key areas of interest for digital marketing and social media. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2018

Facebook Adds Polls to Messenger Stories, or 'Day', or Whatever its Now Called

Facebook has added new poll stickers to Messenger Stories, which is now also integrated with Facebook Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2018

Facebook Officially Launches "Issues Ads" Tags to Increase Political Transparency

Facebook has officially launched its new tags on "issues ads" to better inform users of politically-motivated messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2018

Facebook Launches New Privacy Prompt to Remind Users of Data Controls

Facebook will prompt all users to review their privacy settings - but the question is, will they bother?

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2018

Facebook Rolls Out New Information Tools to Help Reduce the Spread of Fake News

Facebook has launched a new set of resources to better educate users on their efforts to reduce the spread of fake news.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2018

Facebook Adds New Home Services Directory to Marketplace

Facebook's adding another new element to their Marketplace option - a new directory to connect with home services professionals.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2018

Facebook Launches New Tools for Groups, Improving Functionality and Potential

Facebook continues to add more tools to groups, boosting the functionality, and potential, of the option. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2018

Twitter Adds New Badges for Profiles and Tweets of Political Candidates

Twitter's adding new labels for political candidates to help improve accuracy and transparency on the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2018

Instagram Rolls Out Option to Mute Profiles

Instagram has officially launched its new option to mute profiles, adding another way to control your home feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2018

Twitter Announces Removal of its TV Connected Apps

Twitter is de-commissioning some of its TV-connected apps, which could be a backwards step for its video ambitions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2018

New Advances Could Point to the Future of LinkedIn's Digital Assistant Tools

Microsoft has showcased its advanced digital assistant tools, which could eventually make their way to LinkedIn. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2018

Instagram Tests New Tools to Help Users Track Time and Usage In-App

Instagram is testing out two new tools that will highlight how users are spending their time in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2018

Facebook Reports Facebook Stories Usage, Begins Testing of Stories Ads

Facebook has reported that Facebook Stories now has more than 150 million daily active users, and that ads are coming to the format.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2018

Instagram Officially Launches Ability to Re-Share User Posts in Stories

Instagram is rolling out a new option which will enable users to share regular, publicly posted Instagram posts to their Instagram Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2018

Facebook Adds Three New Options to Facebook Stories as Stories Usage Continues to Climb

Facebook continues to add new stories tools - and it's worth taking the time to learn how Stories fit into your digital strategy. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2018

Facebook Continues to Test News Feed Options to Prompt More Engagement

Facebook continues to test new ways to improve content exposure, and generate more engagement on the network. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2018