Snapchat Unveils AR-to-Purchase Activation for Halloween Costumes

The activation could spark new thinking around seasonal AR tie-in campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2022

TikTok Launches New Mental Health Support Resources for World Mental Health Day

TikTok has also published some new insights into mental health perceptions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2022

YouTube Launches @handles for Channels, Providing Another Way to Promote Your YouTube Presence

YouTube's new @handles will make it easier to direct people to your YouTube presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2022

TikTok Adds Photo Mode for Still Images, Longer Video Captions

TikTok's slapped a proverbial glove across the face of Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2022

Twitter Launches Updated Professional Account Analytics Tab

The updated display makes it easier to view all of your Pro account options in one section. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2022

Twitter’s Updated ‘Twemoji’ Spark New Creative Trends in the App

The new 3D Twemoji have sparked a creative collage art trend. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2022

Twitter Tests New Pop-Up Prompts to Dissuade Screenshots of Tweets

Twitter's trying to keep as much tweet engagement in-app as possible.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2022

Reddit Rolls Out Updates to Ads Manager, Including New Targeting and Creation Tools

Reddit continues to evolve its ad offering as it works to expand its ad business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2022

Meta Detects 400 Apps That are Stealing Users’ Facebook and Instagram Log-in Info

Meta says that it's found a heap of apps designed to steal user log-in info.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2022

Pinterest Announces New Partnership with Headspace Ahead of World Mental Health Day

The initiative will help provide more mental health support for creators in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2022

Meta Will Shut Down its Newsletter Platform Early Next Year

Meta's shutting down its newsletter platform just 18 months after launch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2022

Musk Reissues Original Twitter Offer in Bid to Avoid Court Battle

It looks like Elon has had a change of heart - again.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2022

Snapchat Says that Even Basic AR Executions Can Drive Audience Response

Snapchat's latest research report looks at consumer response to simple versus complex AR executions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2022

TikTok’s Taking a New Approach to Promoting its Live Stream Shopping Tools in the US

After failing to gain significant traction with its live shopping tools in Europe, TikTok's trying a new approach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2022

Twitter Moves to Next Stage of Testing for its New ‘Status’ Indicators

Twitter's status indicators could add more quick context to your tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2022

YouTube’s Testing a New Process to Crowd-Source Feedback on Automated Caption Accuracy

The process will enable users to provide feedback on incorrect captions on clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2022

Instagram Expands Test of Multiple Links in User Bios

The option would provide more capacity to drive traffic from your IG presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2022

Twitter Launches First Stage of the Live Roll Out of Tweet Editing

The most anticipated social media feature, maybe ever, is now live for some users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2022

Meta Announces 2022 Facebook Communities Summit Event

Meta will outline the latest groups features and updates at the virtual event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2022

Instagram Moves to Next Stage of Development with Creator ‘Media Kit’ Option

Instagram's looking to help creators formulate their pitch to potential partners.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2022

Twitter Tests New Tweet View Count Display to Better Highlight Content Reach

The up front view counts would provide more context on actual tweet reach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2022

Elon Musk’s Text Messages Provide Insight into How His Twitter Takeover Plan Took Shape

Some interesting insights into the internal machinations of tech's big players.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2022

Snapchat Announces New Content Deal with LaLiga, as it Seeks Ways to Attract Older Users

Snapchat's looking at how it can maximize its appeal for a broader range of audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2022

Twitter Leans into Emerging Video Trends with New Video Showcase Elements

Twitter's not going 'full TikTok' like Meta, but it is trying to lean into the latest video consumption trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2022

Meta’s Got a New AI Tool that Enables Users to Make Freaky Mish-Mash Videos

And the results are... pretty weird.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2022