Twitter Rolls Out Spaces Analytics to All Hosts and Co-Hosts

This could be a big help in mapping out your Spaces strategy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2022

Meta Updates Reels Monetization Options to Better Incentivize Creators

With the competition for creative talent heating up, all the major platforms are looking to improve their short-form video monetization offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2022

TikTok Takes First Steps Towards Improved Creator Monetization with 'Pulse' Program

The new program will establish the first revenue share process for TikTok creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2022

Meta Announces New Business Messaging Tools, Including Improved WhatsApp Ad Creation

Meta's announced a range of new tools designed to help small businesses use messaging in their customer connection process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2022

Meta Launches New 'Meta Prosper' Project to Support Asian and Pacific Islander-Owned Businesses

The program will provide training, networking events and support initiatives for API-owned businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2022

Facebook Tests New Stories-Like Notifications Bubbles to Boost Engagement

The option provides another way to stay up to date with the latest Facebook posts from specific connections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Snapchat Announces New Ad Partnership with Cameo, Unveils New Snap Originals

The new partnership will facilitate celebrity endorsement in your Snap ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Twitter Shares New Insights into the Rising Shopping Conversation via Tweet [Infographic]

Discussion around shopping is ramping up in tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Pinterest Announces New Activations for Mental Health Month, Along with New In-App Support Resources

Pinterest has announced a range of new tools and activations for Mental Health Awareness Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Instagram Tests New, Full-Screen, Scrollable Display of Posts and Reels

It's beginning to look a lot like TikTok...

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Twitter Launches Public Test of 'Circles' for Private Chats via Tweet

The option will enable more private discussion via tweet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Meta Plans to Launch Four New VR Headset Types Over the Next Two Years

Meta's looking to ramp up its metaverse push with new VR headsets on the way.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2022

Facebook Is Removing Support for Podcasts, Just 10 Months After Launching New Podcast Features

Social audio had a moment, and now it seems that Facebook believes the moment has passed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2022

TikTok Announces New Live Events and Spotlights for Mental Health Awareness Month

TikTok will host a range of events to help highlight mental health support and de-stigmatization. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2022

How Will Twitter Make Money Under Elon Musk? A Look at the Currently Proposed Options

Increased subscription uptake, charging for tweet embeds and more are all options currently on the table.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2022

TikTok Announces New Features and Programming for API Heritage Month

TikTok's running a range of events to highlight the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2022

Twitter Tests New Option to Attach Video, Images and GIFs to a Single Tweet

The option could facilitate a range of new creative considerations for your tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2022

Instagram Expands Live Testing of 90 Second Reels

Longer Reels is the next stage in Instagram's broader video shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2022

Twitter Adds 12 Million More Users, Posts Weaker Revenue Result Amid Pending Takeover by Elon Musk

Twitter's Q1 2022 results are not amazing, but that seems like a lesser story for the app at present.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2022

Snapchat Unveils Drone Camera, Advanced AR Tools and New Commerce Integrations at Partner Summit

Snapchat has unveiled a range of new tools, including advanced AR features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2022

Pinterest Adds 2 Million Users in Q1, Flags Ongoing Revenue Impacts

Pinterest's Q1 results show some good signs, though many questions remain about the app's future potential.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2022

Facebook User Growth Back on Track, Revenue Declines in Q1

Meta continues to add users, though impacts from Apple's ATT update, and the war in Ukraine, have impacted revenue performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2022

YouTube Shorts Now Up to 30 Billion Daily Views, Ads in Shorts Now in Testing

YouTube Shorts is growing fast, presenting new opportunities for ad reach in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2022

LinkedIn Continues to See 'Record Levels' of Engagement, Revenue Up 34%

LinkedIn continues its steady growth in both revenue and user engagement rates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2022

YouTube Expands its 'Pre-Publish Checks' Tool to the Mobile App

The tool checks your video uploads for potential violations before you hit 'publish'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2022