Twitter Tests New, Interactive Ad Types as it Seeks to Boost its Promotional Appeal

Get ready for some interesting new Twitter ad options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2022

Instagram Adds New Messaging Features, Including Quick Replies, Music Sharing and New Chat Themes

Instagram's looking to prompt more DM sharing with a range of new upgrades.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2022

Meta Shares New View of the 'Wendyverse' and Branded Content Spaces in VR

Meta has provided a new look at its evolving metaverse options for brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2022

YouTube is Moving into Podcasts, With New Details Revealing its Podcast Platform Plans

The option will provide more capacity for creators to make YouTube the home of all of their content offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2022

WhatsApp Announces New Improvements for Audio Recordings in the App

The new options will provide more ways to utilize voice messages in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2022

YouTube Launches New Profile Rings for Stories and Live

The new markers will help to raise awareness of your live-streams and Stories in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2022

New Reports Show that Meta is Working with Political Activists to Seed Concerns About TikTok

Meta has been working with the activist group to stoke concerns about the dangers of TikTok use.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2022

LinkedIn Adds New Tools for Creators, Including Improved Content Analytics and Updates Profile Video Options

The new tools will provide more ways for creators to build their presence on the professional social network.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2022

Twitter's Professional Accounts are Now Open to All Users

Now, everyone can have their own Professional Account on Twitter.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

Meta Announces New, 2,500 Staff Engineering Hub in Toronto, New Grants for Canadian Researchers

Meta's making a big investment in the Canadian tech sector, as it works to build its metaverse vision.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

Twitter's Working on Collaborative Tweets to Facilitate New Opportunities for Creators

The option could open up a range of new opportunities, both for creators and brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

Pinterest Shares New Insights into How Women are Seeking Out Health Advice in the App

Pinterest says that searches for tips to manage period pain are up over 9x. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

TikTok Tests New 'Watch History' to Help You Track Down That Clip That You Really Want to Show Your Friends

This could come in very handy - because there's nothing worse than struggling to find that clip to show your friends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

YouTube Tests New Emoji Reactions for Moments in Video Clips, Updates Community Polls

The new option will enable viewers to attach emoji reactions to video frames, which will be viewable by all.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

Messenger Adds New 'Shortcuts' to Streamline Messaging Communication

The new shortcuts will make it easier to activate various Messenger functions from within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

LinkedIn Launches 'Career Pathfinder' Which Maps Educational Pathways for Professional Opportunities

The new initiative aims to help LinkedIn members upskill or re-skill as we move beyond the pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

TikTok Adds New GIF 'Library' Option to Facilitate New Creative Elements

The option provides another way to integrate GIF content into your TikTok clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2022

Pinterest Expands Creator Fund with a Focus on Helping Creators from Underrepresented Communities

As it seeks to maximize its opportunities, Pinterest is looking to provide more support and training for its top creative talent.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2022

Reddit Brings Back its r/place Communal Digital Art Project in April

The project brings collaborative art to the Reddit community.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2022

Instagram Adds New Prompts to Help Raise Support for Charitable Causes

The new prompts will make it easier for interested users to show their support for selected charities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2022

New Data Transfer Agreement Will Ensure That Facebook and Instagram Remain Operational in Europe

After reports that Meta may be forced to leave the EU, a new agreement in principle has been reached to secure transatlantic data flows.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2022

Meta Announces New Crackdown on Misleading 'Watchbait' Video Titles and Descriptions

Meta will now detect and penalize video clips that employ 'watchbait' tactics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2022

Instagram's Testing a New, Full-Screen Main Feed of Feed Posts, Stories and Reels Content

The change would see all of your IG content displayed in a single, full-screen presentation flow.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2022

YouTube Answers Common Creator Queries About Shorts

Looking to get into Shorts? These insights might help to clarify your thinking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2022

EU Grants Provisional Approval for New, Broad-Reaching 'Digital Markets Act'

The proposed regulations could have major implications for the big players.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2022