Instagram Announces Closure of Separate IGTV App, Removal of In-Stream Video Ads

Instagram continues to refine its video offerings, and hone in on Reels as its key engagement pathway.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2022

How Social Platforms Are Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine

UPDATED: The crisis in Ukraine is playing out in social media apps, presenting new challenges in avoiding misuse and manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Updated April 22, 2022

Russia Announces Partial Bans on Facebook Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict

Russian authorities have sought to ban Facebook amid claims that the platform is censoring state-approved messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2022

YouTube Previews New Channel Analytics Options, Providing More Insight into Content Performance

The new insights will provide more specific info on what's driving the performance of your YouTube channel.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2022

Clubhouse Adds In-Room Chat, Providing Another Way to Engage in Conversations

There's a new way to engage in Clubhouse rooms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2022

LinkedIn Previews New Post Analytics, as Well as a New Reaction Emoji

The new analytics will provide more insight into who, exactly, is reading your LinkedIn posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2022

Reddit Launches New Discovery Tab to Help Improve Content Discovery

Reddit's looking to get more people using the app more often, with an updated Discovery tab.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 24, 2022

Twitter Adds New Settings Search Option, Making it Easier to Find What You're Looking to Update

The new search option will make it easier for users to update their settings in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

Meta Showcases New VR Building Tools, Which Will Facilitate Customized, Personalized VR Environments

Facilitating the creation of VR worlds is the next stage in the advance towards its metaverse vision.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

YouTube Adds New Shorts Analytics Insights for Artist Channels, Expanding its Short-Form Content Push

The new insights will encourage more artists to post Shorts, helping to diversify their YouTube presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

TikTok Announces New, Exclusive Content Deals with the NHL and Other Media Entities

TikTok is looking to establish more exclusive content partnerships to bolster its offerings, both for viewers and creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

LinkedIn Launches New Podcast Network to Provide More Professional and Career-Related Content

The new podcast network includes a range of internal staff and established shows, focused on industry news and professional development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2022

Reddit Adds New Visual Editing Tools as it Looks to Facilitate Expanded Usage Options

Reddit's looking to lean into new user behaviors, and boost usage with a range of updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2022

Meta Launches Facebook Reels to All Users, Expanding its Short-Form Video Push

Meta looks to add more pressure onto TikTok with an expansion of its video options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2022

What is the Metaverse, Exactly, and How Will it Change Digital and Social Connection?

The metaverse is starting to take shape - here's a look at how Meta's looking to dominate the next stage of digital connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2022

Meta's VR Worlds are Growing Fast, with Usage Climbing Above 300k Monthly Actives

The next stage of digital connection is still a way off, but it is beginning to take shape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2022

Meta Announces New Restrictions on the Creation and Use of Profile Image Frames on Facebook

Due to activists creating anti-vax profile frames, Meta has been forced to restrict access to the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2022

Snapchat Adds New Live Location Feature to Help Keep Users Safe

The new option will enable more granular tracking of user movements, shareable with one user at a time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2022

LinkedIn Adds New Elements to its 'Services' Listings to Help Freelancers Generate Business

The new options will provide more capacity to showcase your work, and boost credibility.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Twitter Announces New Activations for NBA All-Star Weekend

With NBA discussion on the rise in the app, Twitter's looking to link NBA fans into the All-Star Weekend action.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Twitter Adds Option to Pin DM Chats in Order to Keep Track of Key Conversations

The option could help brands looking to manage customer queries via DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Snapchat Will Let Users Update their Username From February 23rd

The update will enable Snapchatter's to finally shed those old, 'funny at the time' usernames

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

YouTube Outlines its Evolving Efforts to Combat the Spread of Harmful Misinformation

YouTube continues to evolve its efforts to combat misinformation, though there are some major challenges before it. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Twitter Launches New Bot Labels to Identify Bot Accounts In-Stream

The new bot labels are now being rolled out to all developers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2022

Twitter Adds New, Regional-Focused Payment Options for Twitter Tips as it Looks to Help Fund More Creators

The addition of new tipping providers will enable Twitter to expand its creator monetization options in more regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 16, 2022