YouTube Launches Commercial Music Program for Creators, Expands Test of Disappearing Community Posts

The new program will enable creators to add popular tracks to their clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2022

Meta Tells US Publishers That its Cutting Funding for News Tab Content

As its metaverse-aligned costs continue to rise, Meta is looking to reduce wherever it can.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2022

Instagram’s Chief Says it Will Halt its Full-Screen Format Test, Scale Back AI-Recommended Posts

In another twist, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that Instagram will reduce the amount of recommended posts in feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2022

Twitter Launches Live Test of its New ‘Status’ Markers in Tweets

Selected users can now choose from 17 different status markers to add to their tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2022

Zuckerberg Says that Meta Plans to Double the Amount of AI-Recommended Content in User Feeds

Don't like all those recommended posts? You're going to hate this. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2022

Twitter Adds New Elements to its ‘Notes’ Long-Form Content Option

A month in, Twitter is adding some new tweaks based on initial lessons learned about its Notes feature.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2022

TikTok Will Provide More Insight into Content Trends and Moderation via New Research Initiative

The new initiative will provide more data on exactly why TikTok is so popular, and how people are using the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2022

Meta Reports Slowdown in User Growth and Revenue Amid Shifting Economic Conditions

Tough times for Meta, as global market conditions impact its income, and metaverse development costs continue to rise.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2022

Meta Faces New Challenges in Developing the Metaverse, With the FTC Blocking Its Acquisition of Within

With new legal challenges, and rising costs, the pathway to the metaverse is getting more cluttered.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2022

YouTube Launches New 'Creator Safety Center' to Help Creators Manage Unwanted Attention

The platform provides a range of tips, tools and links to help creators deal with increasing attention in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2022

Meta Calls on Oversight Board to Review its Approach to COVID Misinformation

Meta may look to stop removing COVID misinformation outright., as more regions look to move on from the crisis.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2022

LinkedIn Continues to See 'Record Levels' of Engagement and Sessions Growth

Though the definition of what ‘record levels’ means seems a little unclear.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2022

Instagram's Chief Explains the Latest Changes in the App Following User Backlash

Instagram’s pushing ahead with its changes - even if some users are voicing their concerns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2022

Meta Launches New Video Series to Explore the Coming Opportunities of the Metaverse

The new series will look at how the metaverse is evolving, and what it will mean for connection, engagement and other future opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2022

Instagram Users Call for the App to Stop Trying to Be Like TikTok, with Kylie Jenner Joining the Push

Kylie Jenner has added her voice to calls to ‘make Instagram Instagram again’.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2022

Twitter Adds Hashtag Discovery to Communities to Help Improve Engagement

The option will help Communities members find more relevant discussions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2022

Meta Launches Updated Safety Guide for Athletes Ahead of Major Sporting Events

The 39-page guide provides a range of tips and notes on how to manage your Facebook and Instagram experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2022

Meta Launches Music Revenue Sharing Program, Enabling Creators to Add Licensed Music to their Content

The program will provide more capacity to use popular songs in your clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2022

Meta Commits $150 Million to Support the Ongoing Operation of its Oversight Board

The Oversight Board provides another avenue for appeal on Meta’s content decisions, while also highlighting why this is a necessary element.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2022

Meta Adds New 'Mature' Content Classifications for Horizon Worlds

Meta needs to factor in the impacts that more immersive digital environments will have on users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2022

Twitter Adds 9 Million Users, Posts Lower Revenue Result Amid Musk Takeover Fiasco

Twitter’s Q2 numbers underline the impact of the Elon Musk takeover drama.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2022

Twitter's New 'Status' Indicators are Nearing Launch

A new way to add context to your tweets, without eating into your 240 characters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2022

TikTok's Dominance is Now Expanding into News and Search, According to New Reports

New reports show that an increasing number of users are referring to TikTok for the latest news, and for search queries.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2022

LinkedIn Launches Native Carousel Posting Option

No more using the PDF workaround for your carousel posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2022

TikTok Adds New Captioning and Translation Tools to Help Maximize Video Reach

The new translation tools could spark new, global TikTok trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2022