Twitter Adds New Option to Pin Tweets Within Communities

The option will enable Community mods to pin selected Community tweets to the top of the timeline, which could help to spark engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2022

TikTok Announces New Initiatives for Pride Month, Including a Range of Live-Stream Programs

TikTok will host a range of themed events, while it's also the official presenting sponsor for this year's LA Pride Parade and Festival.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2022

LinkedIn Shares New Usage Insights for Pride Month [Infographic]

June is Pride Month, and LinkedIn has published some new insights into how brands are engaging with the event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2022

Meta Tests New Avatar Reactions in Instagram Stories

The next stage of digital connection will be conducted via avatar depictions, which Meta's looking to accelerate.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2022

LinkedIn Shares New Insights into the Rise of Remote Job Postings [Infographic]

LinkedIn's latest data shows a significant trend towards remote job postings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 27, 2022

New Legal Challenges Could Further Impact Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Push

Will Elon Musk actually buy Twitter? The messy, and public drama continues.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 27, 2022

Meta Releases New Facebook Graph and Marketing API Updates, Including New Data Access Provisions

Meta's rolling out some new updates for its API, which relates to how third-party platforms access Facebook data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

Twitter Agrees to $150 Million Fine from the FTC Over Past Misuse of Users' Personal Information

The fine stems from a past flaw in Twitter's system which saw personal contact info used for ad targeting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

Snapchat Adds 'Shared Stories' to Fuel Collaborative Content

Shared Stories will provide another way to invite direct collaboration with your Snap content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

Meta Updates Privacy Policy with New, More Illustrative Examples and Language

The updated policy documents provide more context as to how each clause relates to your usage. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

TikTok Announces New WooCommerce Plugin to Power More Shopping Options

The integration is the latest step in TikTok's broader eCommerce push. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2022

LinkedIn Provides Insight into How its Feed Algorithm Works in New Video Series

The new video series will provide insight into how LinkedIn goes about refining its algorithms to improve user engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2022

Reddit Launches New Program to Nurture Audio Talent in the App

The new program will help Reddit locate and work with top Talk talent 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2022

Snapchat Publishes Third Annual 'CitizenSnap' Report, Highlighting Progress Towards Social Good Goals

Snapchat's latest CitizenSnap Report highlights its progress towards various environmental and social good goals.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2022

Jack Dorsey Exits Twitter Board, Clearing the Way for the Elon Musk Era at the App

Dorsey noted that he would be leaving the board in May when he stepped down as CEO late last year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2022

Instagram's Working on a Video Reaction Option for Reels

Instagram continues to take inspiration from TikTok as Reels usage continues to grow.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2022

TikTok Launches New Cyber Safety Tips Initiatives for Internet Safety Month

As part of Internet Safety Month, TikTok is looking to provide more resources to help keep younger people safe online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2022

YouTube's Moving the Placement of Video Comments on Desktop

The updated format will bring the YouTube desktop experience more into line with the mobile app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2022

Could Snapchat's Profit Warning Make it a Takeover Target?

Snapchat has issued new guidance on full-year performance based on rapidly changing market conditions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2022

Twitter Launches New 'Twitter Create' Mini-Site to Highlight Monetization Opportunities for Creators

The platform will provide additional guidance on how creators can make money from their Twitter efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2022

WhatsApp Partners with Indian Government to Provide Digital Identity Documents In-App

It's another step in Meta's push to make WhatsApp into a more essential utility for Indian users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022

Meta Outlines Advancing Process for Creating Realistic Digital Avatars for the Next Stage of Connection

The new avatar creation tools will open up a range of new opportunities within the broader metaverse shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022

Instagram Outlines Update Visual Elements to Better Connect with its Purpose

Instagram's visual elements will look a little different - which will also help to improve accessibility.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022

TikTok Will Launch the First Stage of its LIVE Subscriptions Program This Week

The new offering will provide another monetization pathway for TikTok creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022

Meta's Adding More Ad Targeting Information to its Ad Library Listings

The update will provide more transparency into how Meta's more sensitive ad targeting categories are being used by Pages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022