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

YouTube Expands its 'Super Thanks' Monetization Option, Building on its Creator Revenue Tools

The option adds another element to YouTube's evolving creator monetization tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2022

Elon Musk Buys Twitter – So What Now?

Elon Musk will soon take over as the sole owner of Twitter - and big changes could be in store for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2022

LinkedIn Adds New Profile Links and Newsletter Promotion Options

Some new presentation options to generate more referral traffic from LinkedIn.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2022

Reddit Launches $1 Million Community Fund to Support Nominated Projects

The new program will help to support community-led initiatives, and make Reddit a more critical connective tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2022

Meta Adds New Creative Tools to Spark AR Studio, Enabling More Advanced Effects

Meta's new Spark AR creation tools will enable more creative, interactive effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2022

Meta Announces the Launch of its First Retail Store to Showcase its Hardware Products

The nest stage in Meta's metaverse adoption strategy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2022

Twitter Board Agrees to $44 Billion Sale to Elon Musk

It's actally happening

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2022

Instagram Launches Live Test of Pinned Posts on User Profiles

The option would enable more creative control of your Instagram profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022

Twitter Tests New Closed Caption Button to Switch on Captions in Video Clips

The new button will make it easier for users to activate captions in video tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022

Facebook Adds Music Clips in Comments to Add New Context to Your Replies

A new way to force people to listen to your latest favorite tracks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022

Instagram Tests Out 'Templates' for Reels, New Ways to Reels Promos In-Stream

Templates would provide another way to create Reels clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022

Twitter Announces Full Ban on Climate Change Denial in Ads

Twitter will take action on climate denial claims in ads based on info from authoritative sources.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022