Meta Previews Coming Generative AI Ad Tools, Prompts for VR World Creation

Meta’s looking to latch onto the generative AI bandwagon.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2023

Snapchat Looks to Improve Diversity and Representation in Partner Content

Snapchat commissioned two studies to assess representational equity within its programming.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2023

Australia Bans TikTok on Government Staff Devices

Australia is the latest region to implement restrictions on TikTok use.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2023

TikTok Fined $15.9 Million in the UK for Allowing Underage Users to Access the Platform

The penalty has been reduced from the initial amount outlined by UK’s ICO.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2023

Pinterest Announces Expansion of ‘Creator Inclusion Fund’ Program

The program aims to provide support for creators from traditionally underrepresented communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2023

YouTube Announces Expanded Coachella 2023 Coverage

YouTube will be broadcasting all of the performers on weekend one live.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2023

Facebook’s Retiring its ‘Code Generator’ Authentication Element

Code Generator is one of several authentication methods available in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2023

Twitter Unveils New Doge Logo

Elon’s hilarious antics continue at Twitter HQ.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2023

5 ways automation can keep social media managers sane

  The pressure to build communities across multiple social media platforms has skyrocketed. Are companies providing social media managers with the tools they need to succeed?

April 3, 2023

Twitter Updates Description on Verified Accounts, Making it Impossible to Distinguish Paying Profiles

It’ll reportedly take Twitter some time to de-badge legacy verified accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2023

Twitter Publishes its Tweet Ranking Algorithm Data on GitHub, Providing More Transparency in Process

As promised, Twitter has publicly shared is algorithm info.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2023

Should You Pay for a Checkmark on Twitter, for Yourself or Your Business?

Legacy blue ticks are about to be taken away - so should you pay for Twitter's subscription verification plan?

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2023

Meta Could Ban Certain Ads in Europe to Adhere with Evolving Data Usage Laws

Evolving EU data privacy laws have forced Meta to reassess its options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2023

Google Removed 5.2 Billion Ads for Content Violations in 2022

Google’s 2022 Ad Safety Report highlights the scale of moderation activity required at large platforms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023

Reddit Shares New Data on User Activity, Content Takedowns and Rule Enforcement

Reddit’s also launched a new Transparency Center to provide more insight into its enforcement actions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023

Twitter’s Working on a New Way to Tag All Instances of an Image with a Community Note

The update could be an important step in managing the rise of AI-generated images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023

Twitter Wins Court Order to Unmask Source Code Leaker

Twitter’s source code was published on GitHub some time back.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023

ByteDance-Owned Product Showcase App ‘Lemon8’ is Rising Up the App Store Charts

Lemon8 is being described as a cross between Instagram and Pinterest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2023

TikTok Works to Reassure US Users, and Avoid a Ban in the Region

TikTok’s been meeting with US ad partners to rally support amid ban talks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2023

Twitter’s Amplifying Tweets from a Selected List of VIPs as it Seeks to Prop Up Engagement

Elon Musk has established a list of VIP accounts that get preferential treatment in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2023

Meta Launches New Reels Ad Options as It Leans into Evolving Consumption Shifts

As short-form video becomes a bigger focus, Meta’s looking to help advertisers tap into the shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2023

Musk Says That, as of April 15th, Only Tweets from Twitter Blue Subscribers Will be Recommended in the Main Feed

A big change to try and drive Twitter Blue take-up - but will it work?

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2023

TikTok Leads the App Download Charts in Q1 2023

Entertainment is surpassing social elements in the latest app usage trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2023

Pinterest Adds New Display Options, Including Shoppable Items in Separate ‘Shuffles’ App

New opportunities to get in front of your target audience via Pins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2023

Twitter Source Code Leaked Online, Adding to the Company’s Challenges

The leak could leave Twitter more vulnerable to hackers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2023