Social Media Updates: Page 3
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Facebook Announces New Tools for Watch, Updated Usage Stats [Infographic]
Facebook has published a new set of stats on Watch usage, which show that the platform is growing, though not particularly fast.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019 -
After Prompting More than 35 Million People to Become Blood Donors, Facebook Expands Program
Facebook has announced an expansion of its blood donor program after seeing significant results with the initial process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019 -
LinkedIn Officially Launches Photo Tagging, Adds Video Within Messaging
LinkedIn has announced a couple of new content features, including image tagging and video messaging.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019 -
Snapchat Sees Massive Increase in Downloads Following Launch of Gender-Swap and Baby Lenses
Snapchat's recently launched baby and gender-swap Lenses have sparked a significant increase in app downloads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2019 -
A Brief History of Advertising on LinkedIn [Infographic]
LinkedIn has released a new infographic to mark 14 years of LinkedIn ads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2019 -
Twitter Dispels Rumor of New Notification When Tweets are Shared in DMs
Twitter has refuted a rumored new functionality which would alert users when their tweets were shared in DMs.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019 -
Snapchat's Testing a New 'Multi-Snap' Feature, Event Invites and New Sticker Options
Snapchat's working on a couple of new updates, including in-app event pages and a new 'Multi-Snap' option.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019 -
Instagram and Facebook Add New Features for #PrideMonth
Both Instagram and Facebook have launched some new tools to help users celebrate Pride Month, including a colorful new Stories feature and updated gender selection options.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019 -
Twitter is Now Testing its 'Hide Replies' Option Among Users in Canada
Twitter is now testing out its new 'Hide replies' feature with selected users, offering a new way for users to control their tweet experience.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019 -
Social Media Today Top 5 (June 9th, 2019)
What was the SMT community discussing this week? Check out our Top 5 topics from the first week of June, 2019.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 09, 2019 -
Snapchat's Working on a New 'Join Group Chat' Sticker - Just Like Instagram
Snapchat is working on a new sticker option that would enable viewers to join a group chat - which Instagram is also developing.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 08, 2019 -
Facebook's Avatars - Are They Any Good?
Facebook has released its new 'Facebook Avatars' Bitmoji-style option to users in Australia. Here's how it works, and how it looks in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 07, 2019 -
Facebook's Cryptocurrency is Reportedly Set to Launch Later This Month
Facebook's cryptocurrency project is reportedly set to launch later this month, marking a major shift for The Social Network.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 07, 2019 -
Twitter Announces New, Simplified Platform Rules to Improve Transparency and Understanding
Twitter has updated its rules documentation to make it easier for users to understand what is and is not acceptable on the patform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 07, 2019 -
Instagram Adds On-Screen Lyrics to Music Stickers
Instagram has added a new on-screen lyrics option to its music stickers, which could help it fend off rising competition from TikTok.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 07, 2019 -
YouTube Takes Tougher Stand on 'Hateful and Supremacist Content'
YouTube has announced that it will now prohibit content which alleges that any group is superior in order to justify discrimination.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 06, 2019 -
Amazon Replicates Pinterest Lens with 'StyleSnap' Feature
Amazon has announced a new, in-app addition which replicates the functionality of Pinterest's Lens tool.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 06, 2019 -
Snapchat Launches New Game from FarmVille Creator Zynga
Snapchat has announced its first big gaming push with a new, group shooter game from Zynga.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 06, 2019 -
Facebook Tests Another Layout to Promote the Various Facebook Stories Options
Facebook is testing out yet another option to showcase the various Facebook Stories options available, in an effort to boost usage.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 06, 2019 -
YouTube Announces New Partnership with AXS to Facilitate Concert Ticket Purchases from Videos
YouTube has announced a new partnership with AXS, which will provide more options for users to purchase tickets to concerts direct from videos.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 05, 2019 -
Instagram Will Now Enable Advertisers to Boost Branded Content Partnerships as Ads
Instagram has officially announced the launch of Branded Content Ads, which will enable businesses to maximize influencer partnerships.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 05, 2019 -
TikTok is Reportedly Testing New Ad Targeting Options to Lure Marketers
Trending video app TikTok is moving fast with its ad offerings, pitching advertisers on interest-based targeting to reach the right segments.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 05, 2019 -
Facebook Launches New Bitmoji-Like Avatars, Starting with Users in Australia
Facebook is finally launching its own variation of Bitmoji, under the moniker of Facebook Avatars.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 04, 2019 -
Facebook Shares Take a Hit on News of Potential Antitrust Investigation, New Apple Tools
Facebook may come under new scrutiny from the FTC, while Apple is taking aim at one of The Social Network's key data collection features.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 04, 2019 -
YouTube Faces New Questions Over its Algorithm-Selected Content Recommendations
YouTube has come under renewed scrutiny over claims that its system recommends videos of underage children to pedophile groups.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 04, 2019
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