YouTube Adds New Analytics Cards, Simplifies Its ‘Product Drops’ Feature

The latest feature updates for YouTube, including live drops, and a TV app test.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2023

Reddit Unveils Branding Refresh, Including an Updated ‘Snoo’ Character

The next step in Reddit's broader realignment effort.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2023

Reddit Adds New ‘Creative’ Certification to Its Ads Formula Marketing Education Platform

A new way to learn more about Reddit ads best practices and showcase that knowledge.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 28, 2023

X Is Bringing Post Headlines Back to Link Previews In-Stream

Some good, pre-Thanksgiving news from Elon and team. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2023

YouTube Steps up Its Fight Against Ad Blockers With Load Delays

YouTube's had enough of users cutting off its ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2023

Meta Provides Expanded Access to Its Content and Library API To Facilitate Data Research

Meta's Content and Library API provides expanded data access to approved research partners.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2023

The Chaos at OpenAI Could Benefit Social Platform AI Projects

With the dust still yet to settle, many are now wondering what comes next for the AI field?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023

Facebook’s Removing Its ‘Hobbies’ Section From User Profiles

In fairness, you may not have been aware that it existed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023

Meta Highlights What’s Driving Threads Engagement

With more brands reconsidering their X presence, Threads is getting more focus.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023

Google Unveils Its Fourth Annual ‘Black Owned Friday’ Business Showcase

The initiative aims to shine a spotlight on Black-owned brands during the broader sales event. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023

Whatsapp Announces New Sponsorship Deal With Mercedes F1 Team

The deal will see the Mercedes team post exclusive content in the messaging app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2023

Meta Brings Inbox Notes to Messenger

Notes have performed well on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

Google Adds More Generative AI Elements To Search

Some interesting new updates to Google's AI-based SGE experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

Snapchat Publishes New Data Showing App Facilitates More Positive User Experiences

The study looked at how people physically respond when using different social apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

YouTube Loosens Monetization Restrictions on Depictions of Breastfeeding and ‘Sensual Dancing’

The changes will enable more creators to monetize their content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

TikTok Adds In-Stream AR Effects Creation Flow, Enabling All Users To Create AR Experiences

Now, you can create your own AR experiences in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

Meta Previews New Generative AI Tools To Facilitate Video and Image Creation From Text Prompts

The new tools could facilitate a range of new creation opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

YouTube Launches New Experiment To Support AI Music Creation

YouTube's looking to get ahead of the coming wave of AI deepfakes and replicas.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

New Report Shows More People Are Now Getting News Content via TikTok

TikTok’s becoming a more influential news source. Is that a good thing?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023

Meta Refutes EU Classification of Messenger and Marketplace Under New Regulations

Meta could be setting the stage for a bigger challenge to the new EU rules.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023

Threads Launches Initial Test of Topic Tags in Posts

Meta’s looking to implement a smarter tagging process for its new app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023

YouTube Gives Premium Subscribers Access to Its Generative AI Elements

YouTube’s the latest platform to make a bigger push on subscriptions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023

Meta Calls for New Legislation That Would Force App Stores To Implement Age Restrictions

Mets says that the app stores themselves could serve as more effective gatekeepers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023

Instagram Launches New Creation Tools for Reels and Stories

Meta continues to add more creator tools ahead of the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023

Instagram Rolls Out Option To Share Reels and Feed Posts With ‘Close Friends’ Only

Another new group sharing option on IG. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2023