Meta, TikTok Lead the Way in the Latest App Download Charts, While Snapchat Sees More Attention

The latest quarterly update from data.ai highlights the key consumer trends in app download activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2022

Reddit Tests 'Mod Notes' to Provide More Insight on Users and Their Contributions in Communities

'Mod Notes' provides more transparency on user contributions, which could help to weed out spam and abuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2022

Instagram Tests New 'Scheduled' Sticker for Stories to Remind Your Audience of Upcoming Events

The sticker provides another way to re-promote and re-share your upcoming events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2022

Essential LinkedIn Stats that Every Social Media Manager Should Know [Infographic]

LinkedIn continues to see 'record levels' of engagement, and will become an even more important platform in the post-pandemic shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2022

Twitter Continues to Evolve Communities and Other Topic-Based Engagement Options in the App

As it looks to grow its user base, facilitating new tweet uses is a key focus.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2022

Facebook's Developing Reactions for Reels

The option would provide more capacity to respond to short-form videos in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2022

YouTube Adds New Live Stream Features, Including Live Guests, Full-Screen Mode and More

The new features are similar to those in other live-stream options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2022

Instagram Launches 'Black Perspectives' Program to Highlight Black Creators in the UK

The program aims to provide more support for creators from marginalized communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

Twitter Tests Spaces Audio Clips to Maximize Content Creation and Sharing from Audio Broadcasts

The option will provide another way to get more out of your Spaces broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

Meta Launches Ray-Ban Stories in Four New Markets, Adds New Technical and Stylistic Features

The camera-equipped glasses are the first step towards Meta's fully AR-enabled wearable device.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

Meta Files New Lawsuit Over the Sale of Fake Customer Reviews on Facebook

Meta is taking action against fake review sellers in a new legal action.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

LinkedIn Publishes New Guide on the Importance of Employer Branding in the Post-COVID Landscape

The 11-page guide provides a range of tips on the importance of effective employer branding.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

Meta Partners with Zefr to Improve its Advertiser Safety Tools

The partnership will help to improve Meta's ad placement tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

Snapchat Adds New 'Custom Landmarkers' to Build Location-Linked AR Experiences

The new option will enable regular users and businesses to create location-locked AR effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2022

Meta Announces New, 2,000 Staff Meta Lab to be Developed in Madrid

Meta's making a big investment in Spain's evolving tech sector, which will also increase its EU presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2022

Pinterest Provides New Ways to Share Idea Pins Across to Other Apps

The option could help to promote your Pin presence across other platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2022

Snapchat Adds New Option to Share Bitmoji Outfits in the App

Snapchat's taking the next steps into digital fashion with a new option to share your favorite Bitmoji outfits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2022

Clubhouse Launches New 'Wave Bar' to Encourage More Direct Engagement in the App

The Wave Bar will make it easier to start more intimate chats in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2022

Meta Adds New Parental Control Elements for Instagram and VR

Meta's adding more ways for parents to supervise their child's usage of Instagram and VR.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2022

Pinterest Now Allows Users to Share Idea Pins on Other Platforms

Pinterest has released a new update, now giving users the option to download and share their Idea Pins on other social media platforms.

By Emma Wiltshire • March 15, 2022

The Latest on Russia's Social Media Bans

Instagram is officially banned in Russia, following orders of the Russian government. 

By Emma Wiltshire • March 15, 2022

Twitter's Working on Tweet Awards, Another Creator Monetization Option

The option looks set to become another creator monetization pathway.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2022

Instagram Launches New Moderator Option for IG Live Streams

Now, broadcasters will be able to assign a moderator to help manage their streams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2022

TikTok Closes in on New Deal to Store US User Data in America, Inaccessible by Chinese Groups

The deal would see Oracle become a key data partner for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2022

Reddit Expands 'Creator Stats' Post Insights to More Users on Desktop

The new insights will ideally motivate both creators and moderators to optimize their content strategies.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2022