Top Social Media Conferences To Watch in 2025

A list of industry gatherings social media managers can attend to keep their skills sharp.

By Sara Karlovitch • Updated June 30, 2025

Who’s Going To Win the AR Wearables Race?

A look at the next wave of AR glasses and which will win out with consumers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2024

YouTube Pulls Music by Big Name Artists in Latest Licensing Dispute

The Google company is currently in negotiations with SESAC.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2024

Meta’s AI Bots Run Counter to the Value of Social Media

Meta’s looking to replicate human interaction with AI bots. But is that a good thing?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 26, 2024

Meta Showcases Updated VR Avatars

The next generation of VR depictions is coming. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 26, 2024

Meta Acquires the Threads.com URL

If you were confused as to where to find Threads on the web, this could make it easier.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2024

Reddit Expands Post Translation Option to More Languages

The update will improve subreddit accessibility. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2024

Meta Outlines AI, VR and AR Advancements at Connect 2024

A heap of technological advancements showcased at Meta’s 2024 Connect Conference.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2024

YouTube Expands Access to Its Own Gen AI Assistant

All YouTube Premium subscribers on Android devices in the U.S. can now access the bot.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2024

YouTube Shares Insights Into the Potential of Gen AI for Creators

Practical insights into the potential of generative AI for creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2024

Pinterest Adds Collage Remix and Sharing Options

The feature has proven popular with younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2024

YouTube Will Now Allow Creators to Edit Out Rule-Breaking Elements in Videos

Another update to YouTube's rule-breaking rectification process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2024

Meta Joins Organizations Calling on EU To Lessen AI Regulations

Various organizations have signed an open letter calling on EU authorities to remove red tape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024

Reddit Launches Top Ads Library to Assist Marketers

Handy new ad creation assistance from Reddit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024

YouTube Announces Expansion of Auto-Dubbing to More Creators and Languages

New opportunities to reach new audiences in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024

FTC Calls for Stricter Regulation of Social Platform Data Use

The FTC says that social platforms are utilizing huge amounts of user data. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024

Threads Users Can Now Add up to 20 Photos and Videos per Post

Now you can add more visual context to your Threads updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2024

New App Lets You Interact With Millions of AI Bot Profiles

SocialAI will feed you social media-like responses from a wide range of AI bots.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2024

YouTube Unveils a Range of New Features at Its ‘Made On’ Event

A range of coming updates at YouTube, including AI video generation in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2024

Social Media Remains a Key News Source for Americans

The latest data from Pew Research underlines the role that social plays in news reach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2024

Snapchat Showcases Next Gen AR Spectacles

Snap’s looking to take on Apple and Meta in the AR wearables race.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2024

Threads Continues To Rise in Latest App Download Rankings

The latest numbers show that while X is steadily declining, Threads is gaining ground.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 16, 2024

Meta Gains Approval To Train AI With UK User Posts

Meta can now use public posts from U.K. users in its AI training.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2024

Report Looks at the Positives and Negatives of Social Media Usage [Infographic]

The report commissioned by LG Electronics found that 75% of social media users felt it can have negative mental health impacts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024

Australia Proposes New Laws To Address Misinformation on Social Media Platforms

The new regulations would set significant fines for violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024