Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from Twitter on March 24, 2023
Twitter Will Begin Removing ‘Legacy’ Blue Checkmarks from Next Week
The next stage for Twitter’s subscription revenue push.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on January 14, 2023
Twitter Expands ‘Verification for Organizations’ to More Regions
More gold checkmarks could soon be making their way into your tweet feed.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 24, 2023
Meta Launches Refreshed Safety Center to Help Users Access Focused Assistance
The updated Safety Center makes it easier to find specific elements of assistance.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Reddit on March 17, 2023
Reddit Launches ‘Simple Create’ Streamlined Ad Creation Process
The process enables you to launch a Reddit campaign in three steps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2023
Meta Launches Updated Version of WhatsApp for Windows
The updated desktop app includes an improved experience for multi-person video chats.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from Instagram on August 13, 2020
Instagram’s Testing Full-Length Reels Replays Within Stories
This could get more people viewing more Reels content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Adds Podcast Analytics, New Hashtag Recommendations for Long-Form Clips
YouTube’s also retiring its overlay ads format.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
TikTok Argues That a US Ban Would Hurt Local Businesses in Pre-Prepared Testimony
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has put forward his case to avoid a TikTok ban in the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on March 22, 2023
WhatsApp Adds New Group Chat Controls, Additional Context Around Group Membership
With more discussions shifting to private chats, Meta’s looking to facilitate more discussion.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Instagram on March 22, 2023
Instagram Adds Reminder Ads and Promoted Results in Search
Some new considerations for your IG promotions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on March 22, 2023
LinkedIn Adds Native Post Scheduling for Company Pages, New Audio Event Options
A range of new updates for LinkedIn Company Pages.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Microsoft on March 22, 2023
Microsoft Integrates DALL∙E Visual Creation Tools into Edge and Bing
Microsoft continues to ride the generative AI wave.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from TikTok on March 22, 2023
TikTok reaches 150 Million US Users, Calls for Support to Avoid US Ban
With TikTok's CEO set to appear before congress this week, it's making a big push for support.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from TikTok on March 22, 2023
TikTok Announces Updated Community Guidelines, Including New Rules Around AI-Generated Content
TikTok's updated Community Guidelines look to address key pain points identified by US officials.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on May 01, 2021
Pinterest Provides New Tips on Effective Pin Advertising Approaches
Some tips to help you maximize your Pin promotions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2023 -
Musk Says That Twitter Will Open Source its Feed Algorithm Next Week
Musk has pledged to provide more transparency into Twitter's internal proceses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Andrea Conway/Twitter on March 21, 2023
Twitter Experiments with New Option to Get Notifications on Tweet Activity
The option would enable you to get notifications for replies on any tweet.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on November 10, 2021
Twitter Looks to Add ID Verification to its Twitter Blue Sign-Up Process
Twitter's looking to add an extra layer of verification to the Twitter Blue process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Solen Feyissa/Flickr on June 05, 2021
TikTok Moves to the Next Stage in its Efforts to Stave Off a US Ban
TikTok's calling on influencers to help it sway opinion in Washington.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Andrea Conway/Twitter on March 21, 2023
Twitter’s New Text Formatting Options Move a Step Closer
Bold, italics and underline options are coming to your tweets.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on July 30, 2022
Elon Musk Says Priority Ranking for Tweet Replies from Twitter Blue Subscribers will Come Into Effect Soon
Priority tweet ranking was one of the original perks outlined by Elon Musk as part of the new Blue plan.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 18, 2023
Meta Adds New Safety Resource Section for Journalists
Meta's added more resources to its Safety Center hub.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 18, 2023
Meta Launches New Meta Verified Program in the US
Now, US users will be able to buy their own blue checkmark on Facebook and Instagram.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2023 -
Carol Highsmith. (2005). "The Apex Building" [Photo]. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.
The FTC Calls on Social Platforms to Outline Their Processes to Protect Users from Scam Promotions
The new probe will provide the FTC with more insight into how each platform is dealing with fraudsters.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on May 13, 2021
YouTube Will Now Enable Creators on iOS to Select a Thumbnail for their Shorts Clips
The option has been available on Android for the last few months.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2023