Instagram Tests Live-Stream Games to Enhance Engagement

A new way to engage viewers on IG. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2024

Five Tips for Vetting News Sources Online [Infographic]

As we head into a robust election season, it's worth taking a moment to improve your digital literacy. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2024

More Generative AI Tools Are Coming to Social Apps — Is That a Good Thing?

More AI, in more places, does not make for more "social" experiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2024

Reddit Shares Performance Data and Growth Strategy Ahead of Coming IPO

Reddit's IPO is close, with the company sharing its strategic vision and performance stats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2024

Threads Tests Post Drafts and Integrated Camera In-Stream

New features for Threads, as Meta continues to build-out its Twitter alternative app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2024

Reddit Partners With Google on New Data Sharing Deal

Google looks to shore up its core Search product and fend off competition.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2024

Meta Tests Cross-Posting Between Facebook and Threads

A new way to get more content into the Threads ecosystem. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 21, 2024

WhatsApp Adds New Text Formatting Options To Improve Communications

New ways to add deeper context to your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 21, 2024

YouTube Updates Video Earnings Display in Studio, Tests New Desktop UI

The new earnings display will help you refine your monetization approach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 21, 2024

Which Super Bowl Ads Drove the Biggest Online Response? [Infographic]

A look at which Super Bowl ads drove the most searches and social media engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2024

YouTube Marks New Milestone in Connected TV Viewing, Adds TV Channel Pages

YouTube is now the most-watched streaming platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2024

Reddit’s Exclusive Data Sharing Deal With an Unnamed AI Company Could Mark a Key Industry Shift

Reddit signed an exclusive deal with an AI company, which could be more significant than it seems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2024

Tech Companies Sign Accord To Limit Impact of AI Deepfakes

The agreement will ideally facilitate more cooperation in combating AI deepfakes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2024

Meta Begins Testing Fact-Check Markers on Threads

Fact-checks are coming, ahead of the coming election period.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2024

AI Tools Are Revolutionizing Creation, but the Value of Concept Is Still Key

The next stage of AI is coming, but human concepts are still required for resonant work.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2024

Meta’s Looking To Reduce the Reach of Political Content - But What Does That Actually Mean?

While limiting political posts could help to reduce angst, what qualifies as political is difficult to define.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2024

YouTube Adds New Music Remix Options for Shorts

This comes just as TikTok loses a large chunk of its music catalog.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2024

Social Media Misinformation Set To Be Major Risk in 2024 Political Campaigns

There are various risk vectors in the social media landscape as we head towards a turbulent political period.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2024

Google Shares Valentine’s Day Search Trends

Pottery class is a popular date idea in California while in Maine, bowling is preferred.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2024

YouTube Announces Updates to Studio Mobile Uploads, Gift Memberships and Product Tagging

Some significant changes for YouTube creators incoming.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2024

YouTube Announces 2024 Device Partner Summit in Seoul

The event will showcase the latest in Connected TV viewing options and innovations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2024

The Future of the Microblogging Space and Twitter Alternatives

Many alternatives to Twitter have emerged, but few have gained any real traction as yet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2024

Threads Launches Initial Test of Trending Topics to Users in the US

After announcing that it will make political content opt-in, Threads is now also set to display trending discussions in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2024

Threads Plans to Deprioritize Political Discussion Through New Recommendations Approach

Meta's looking to make it harder to find political discussion on both Threads and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 9, 2024

Meta Challenges EU Regulations Around Supervisory Fees

Both Meta and TikTok have challenged a new regulation that could penalize better performing businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2024