Monetizing Long-Form Video? Paid DMs? The Latest on Musk’s Twitter Reformation Plans

Musk continues to push Twitter's remaining team to explore new money-making opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2022

The Complete Elon Musk–Twitter Saga

For months, we’ve been tracking Elon Musk’s $44 billion deal with Twitter. Now that the deal is done, we watch as the Musk-Twitter era begins.

By Andrew Hutchinson , Emma Wiltshire • Nov. 2, 2022

Meta Will Match up to $7 Million in Charitable Donations Across its Apps this Month

Meta says that over $7 billion has been raised for charitable organizations via its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2022

Meta Publishes New Report into the Opportunities of the ‘Creator Economy’

The report shows that there's still a way to go in establishing the true 'economics' of the shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2022

YouTube Provides Users with Direct Access to Streaming Services via ‘Primetime Channels’

YouTube continues to lean into Connected TV viewing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2022

Snapchat Integrates with BigCommerce to Facilitate More In-App Shopping Options

Snapchat continues to explore new in-stream commerce options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2022

Musk Outlines New $8 Per Month Twitter Blue Package, Including Verification Ticks For All

Elon seems convinced that charging users a monthly fee is the best way forward for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2022

Will Twitter be a New World of Pain for Elon Musk? [Infographic]

Elon Musk could be confronted with a range of business conflicts in his new role as 'Chief Twit'

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2022

Meta Announces Inaugural ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ Class in the US

Meta's 'Creators of Tomorrow' program aims to provide more opportunities for top creative talent across its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2022

Meta Opens Up Facebook’s ‘Professional Mode’ to All Creators Globally

Professional Mode provides a range of additional audience-building tools for Facebook creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2022

Musk Looks to Revamp Subscriptions, Considers Bringing Back Vine in First Twitter Moves

The Musk era at Twitter is now underway, with a range of projects being considered to re-form the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2022

32 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2023

What's coming next in the world of social media marketing? Here are our predictions for the next 12 months.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2022

Musk Tasks Twitter Staff with Creating a New, $19.99 Twitter Blue Offering Which Includes Verification

How much would you pay for your own verified tick?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2022

Musk Cuts Staff, De-Lists Twitter from the Stock Exchange on Day 1 as Chief

Musk has moved into Twitter HQ, and is already making moves.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 28, 2022

Elon Musk Takes Control of Twitter, Cuts Several Execs

The Musk era at Twitter has begun...

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2022

Twitter Tests Out New Link Preview Display for NFT Artworks

The new link preview display would provide another ay to showcase NFT art in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2022

Pinterest Reports Increasing Usage and Revenue in Latest Performance Update

Things are looking up for Pinterest, as it continues to grow its user base.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2022

Musk Looks to Reassure Advertisers Ahead of Twitter Takeover, Outlines Elements of His Plan

As he moves a step closer to acquiring the platform, Musk is re-thinking his past statements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2022

Snapchat’s ‘Director Mode’ Rolls Out to All Users, Providing New Creative Options in the App

'Director Mode' includes a range of additional editing tools to help you create more standout video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2022

Meta Reports Increasing Costs, Lower Ad Revenue in Q3 Performance Update

Some concerning signs in Meta's latest performance and revenue numbers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2022

Google Expands ‘About This Result’ Panels to Europe, Launches New Digital Literacy Training Program

Google's new library training program will help educate older users in digital literacy. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2022

YouTube is Removing More Than 3k Channels Per Month Linked to China-Based Influence Campaigns

The latest TAG bulletin from Google underlines YouTube's ongoing efforts to stamp out Chinese-backed influence efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2022

LinkedIn Provides More Tools to Facilitate Internal Promotion and Movement

As businesses revise their recruitment strategies, LinkedIn's looking to help highlight opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2022

LinkedIn Adds New Security Features, Including New Info on When an Account Was Created

Scammers on LinkedIn have been getting more attention of late...

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2022

LinkedIn Once Again Reports ‘Record Engagement’ in Latest Performance Update

LinkedIn has posted 'record engagement' for 16 straight quarters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2022