Elon Musk Says that Twitter is in the Process of Purging Inactive Accounts and Freeing Up @Handles

Now could be the time to pounce on that @handle you’ve always wanted.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 8, 2023

Meta Previews New AR and Shopping Ads at NewFronts

New ad types incoming across Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2023

WhatsApp Adds More Single-Vote Polls, New Captions Options on Re-Shares

Some new ways to add additional context to your WhatsApp chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2023

YouTube Looks to Streamline Channel Page Options to Improve Engagement

YouTube's looking to simplify the channel display to improve discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2023

TikTok Expands ‘Creativity Program’, Providing More Monetization Opportunities for Creators

TikTok continues to work on more ways to get creators paid in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2023

Google Launches Blue Checkmarks for Verified Brands in Gmail

A new way to provide assurance in your email sends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2023

Reddit Adds New Post Sharing Options, Including Instagram Stories Integration

Reddit's trying to make it easier to share links back to the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2023

Twitter Reinstates Free API Access for Public Service Providers in the App

Twitter's recent API changes had seen many public information accounts forced to shut down. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2023

YouTube Announces Extended Wait Times for Re-Application to the YouTube Partner Program

Those rejected multiple times, or suspended from YPP, will now have to wait 90 days before re-applying.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2023

Twitter Tests New Visual Display Formats, Previews of Subscription Content

Twitter's looking to lean into video as it develops its new creator subscription tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2023

TikTok Announces Education and Funding Initiatives for Small Business Month

TikTok will host a range of education sessions throughout the month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2023

LinkedIn’s Now Up to 930 Million Members, Continues to See Strong Engagement

The platform also continues to report 'record levels of engagement'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2023

Meta Announces Meta Quest Gaming Showcase Event

The event will showcase the latest VR gaming titles and advancements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2023

TikTok Announces Programming for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

TikTok's hosting a range of in-app events, along with creator showcase elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2023

YouTube Adds New Shorts Ad Placement Options to Facilitate More Promotional Opportunities

With Shorts consumption growing fast, YouTube's looking to help brands tap into the format.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2023

Instagram Updates Policies Around UGC to Expand Content Collaboration Opportunities

The update will expand the range of ways in which brands can utilize UGC.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2023

Meta and TikTok Launch New Initiatives to Facilitate Connection Between Brands and Creators

Facilitating creator/brand deals is a key element in keep top stars posting to each app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2023

Twitter Plans to Enable Publishers to Charge Per-Article to Bypass Paywalls in the App

The process has been explored by many publications, many times.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2023

Reddit Tests New Community Chat Element to Encourage User Participation

Reddit's trying out another way to encourage users to engage and interact.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2023

Could Bluesky Supersede Twitter as the Key Real-Time Social App?

Decentralized social network Bluesky is gaining momentum, with high profile users now signing up to the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2023

Meta Looks to Integrate Shopping Elements for Facebook and Instagram Ads

Meta's looking to get more advertisers integrating their product listings in each app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2023

TikTok Invites Selected Retailers to Expanded Shops Push

TikTok continues to push ahead with its in-stream commerce program. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2023

Meta Says That its On Track to Double the Amount of AI Recommendations in User Feeds

Meta's putting more reliance on AI to drive more engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2023

Meta Shows Increases in Usage and Revenue in Q1, Though VR Costs Continue to Rise

Meta continues to pour billions into developing its metaverse vision.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2023

Twitter’s Looking to Make Creator Subscriptions a Twitter Blue-Only Feature

Another element in Twitter's subscription revenue push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2023