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

Twitter Will Begin Removing ‘Legacy’ Blue Checkmarks from Next Week

The next stage for Twitter’s subscription revenue push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023

Twitter Expands ‘Verification for Organizations’ to More Regions

More gold checkmarks could soon be making their way into your tweet feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023

Meta Launches Refreshed Safety Center to Help Users Access Focused Assistance

The updated Safety Center makes it easier to find specific elements of assistance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023

Reddit Launches ‘Simple Create’ Streamlined Ad Creation Process

The process enables you to launch a Reddit campaign in three steps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023

Meta Launches Updated Version of WhatsApp for Windows

The updated desktop app includes an improved experience for multi-person video chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023

Instagram’s Testing Full-Length Reels Replays Within Stories

This could get more people viewing more Reels content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023

YouTube Adds Podcast Analytics, New Hashtag Recommendations for Long-Form Clips

YouTube’s also retiring its overlay ads format.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023

TikTok Argues That a US Ban Would Hurt Local Businesses in Pre-Prepared Testimony

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has put forward his case to avoid a TikTok ban in the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023

WhatsApp Adds New Group Chat Controls, Additional Context Around Group Membership

With more discussions shifting to private chats, Meta’s looking to facilitate more discussion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023