Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from Andrea Conway/Twitter on January 31, 2023
Twitter Tests Expanded Emoji Reaction Options in DMs
The update could give you a customizable display of DM reactions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on June 02, 2020
Twitter Outlines New Platform Rules Which Emphasize Reduced Reach, as Opposed to Suspensions
Twitter's looking to keep more content, and users, active, despite rule violations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on January 31, 2023
Instagram Rolls Out Inbox ‘Notes’ to More Regions
Notes provides another way to spark conversation in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Solen Feyissa/Flickr on June 05, 2021
TikTok CEO to Appear Before US Congress, as Pressure Mounts on the Chinese-Owned App
It will be the first Congressional appearance for TikTok chief Shou Zi Chew.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on January 31, 2023
Pinterest Announces New Video Partnership with Publisher Condé Nast
The partnership will see Condé Nast publish hundreds of exclusive videos to the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Jane Manchun Wong/Twitter on January 31, 2023
Twitter Applies for US Licenses to Facilitate In-App Payments
Payments could be a big revenue driver for the platform, if it can get it right.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 23, 2021
Reports Show that Facebook Usage is Up, as Meta Continues to Develop its AI Targeting Models
Facebook remains a key connector, and its improving AI is helping to keep users engaged.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from Google on January 27, 2023
Google Outlines Ongoing Efforts to Combat China-Based Influence Operations Targeting Social Apps
The group, called DRAGONBRIDGE, has created over 100,000 accounts to spread pro-CCP initiatives.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Visual Capitalist on January 27, 2023
The Most Visited Websites in the World - 2023 Edition [Infographic]
A look at the top websites in the world, based on website traffic.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Twitter Works to Update Code Amid Complaints of Reduced Reach and Engagement
Are your tweets getting a lot less engagement of late?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Instagram on January 27, 2023
Instagram Adds Lead Forms as CTA Button Option on Business Profiles
It could be a good way to glean more insight from your IG audience.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on June 02, 2020
Twitter Tests Out ‘Verified Views’ as it Continues to Push Twitter Blue Take-Up
Another cog in Twitter's ongoing subscription push.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on January 27, 2023
Snap Launches New Ad Campaign to Showcase its AR Offerings
The ad provides an overview of Snapchat's various AR effects.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Donald J. Trump video on COVID relief on December 23, 2020
Meta Announces the Reinstatement of Former President Donald Trump in its Apps
The former President was suspended from Facebook and Instagram back in January 2021.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on April 27, 2021
Twitter Updates Paid Partnerships Policy to Ensure More Transparency in Brand Deals
Twitter's looking to ensure more transparency for paid partnerships within tweets.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on January 26, 2023
LinkedIn Now Up to 900 Million Members, Continues to See ‘Record Levels’ of Engagement
LinkedIn is closing in on a billion members - though 'members' and 'users' are not the same.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Retrieved from Twitter on January 11, 2023
Twitter Launches Default ‘Following’ Feed Option on Web, with Mobile Coming Soon
Twitter users will now default to the last feed option they had open in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on January 25, 2023
YouTube Launches New ‘Study Hall’ Initiative Which Will Enable Users to Earn College Credits Online
Study Hall will provide free insights and pointers on higher education, along with direct linkage into college courses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Retrieved from Solen Feyissa/Flickr on June 05, 2021
TikTok Faces More Questions Over Creator Monetization as ‘Pulse’ Program Falls Flat
Creators say the payouts from Pulse have been very low thus far.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Courtesy of Instagram
Instagram Adds Dynamic Profile Photos Which Can be Flipped to Show Your Meta Avatar
Meta's looking for more ways to encourage avatar use, with a view to the next stage of digital connection.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Retrieved from TechCrunch on January 24, 2023
OpinionCan Elon Right the Twitter Ship?
Twitter has no shortage of challenges before it - here's a look at the current state of the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on January 24, 2023
Meta Announces New Partnership to Broadcast NBA and WNBA Games in VR as Headset Sales Stutter
Meta continues to pump out sub-par VR experiences.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on March 23, 2022
LinkedIn Looks to Boost Newsletter Discovery by Showcasing Which Newsletters Users are Subscribed to
The new listings will be displayed on user profiles in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Instagram Chief Says Photos Will Get More Focus on the App in 2023
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says they focused too much on video in 2022.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta Prompts Users to Review their Privacy Settings for Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day is being held on January 28th.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2023
