Twitter Releases Events Calendar for November to Assist with Strategic Planning

Have you mapped out your marketing plan for Q4? Twitter's latest calendar could highlight more opportunities to consider.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2020

Facebook, Twitter Take Action to Maintain Election Integrity as Vote Counting Continues

With the result of the US Election hanging in the balance, both Twitter and Facebook are working to keep people accurately informed. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2020

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A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

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Twitter Shares New Insights on Gaming-Related Discussion on the Platform

Twitter has shared some new insights into the most discussed video games during October.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2020

Twitter Shares New Insights on Consumer Hopes and Expectations Around the Holidays

Twitter has shared some new data on consumer expectations, and hopes, around the holiday period in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2020

Twitter Posts Strong Revenue Result in Q3 as User Growth Slows

Twitter has posted its latest performance update, showing a significant boost in ad spend in Q3.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2020

Twitter Provides Tips for Brands Looking to Enhance their Messaging Amid COVID-19

Twitter has provided some quick tips on how brands can enhance their messaging in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2020

Zuckerberg, Dorsey Appear Before Senate in Hearing Over Potential Reforms for Section 230

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey both faced questioning over their policy decisions in the US Senate as part of proposed reforms to protection laws. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 28, 2020

Twitter Shares Insights into the Rising Discussion Around the Return of the NFL [Infographic]

With the NFL returning, Twitter has shared some new insights into the related discussion on its platform, which could present new tie-in opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2020

Twitter Launches New Prompts to Reduce the Spread of Misinformation Around the US Election

Twitter's added some new prompts to keep US voters informed on key election integrity concerns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2020

Can Social Media Data Predict the Winner of the 2020 US Presidential Election? A Look at the Latest Trends

Can social media engagement data predict the outcome of the 2020 US Presidential Election? Here's what the trends suggest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2020

Twitter Prompts All US Users to Vote, Adds New Vote-Related Hashflags

Twitter is launching a major voter awareness push, including new, in-feed prompts for every user in the US, and new vote-relates hashflags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2020

Twitter Updates Tweet Creation Process in Ads Manager

Twitter has updated the composer element of its Ads Manager, making it easier to see what your promoted tweets will look like before you launch your campaign.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Twitter Will Now Enable Users to Share Topic Listings in Tweets and DMs

Twitter will now enable users to share topic lists, another way to expand relevant tweet discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2020

Twitter Adds New Prompts to Alert Users Before Sharing Any Tweet Flagged for Misinformation

Twitter has added another warning prompt to slow the spread of misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2020

US Senators Call for Increased Social Media Regulation After Blocking of NY Post Article

Twitter and Facebook look set to face more scrutiny after they both moved to restrict the reach of a recent NY Post report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2020

Twitter Shares Insights into How People are Communicating During COVID-19 [Infographic]

Twitter's UK team has shared some new insights into how people are tweeting during COVID-19, and how brands should adapt their messaging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2020

Twitter Updates Privacy and Safety Settings to Help Users Better Understand Their Options

Twitter has rolled out a new update to its privacy and safety settings, including new video overviews of how to utilize the various options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2020

WordPress Adds Option to Publish Entire Blog Posts as Twitter Threads

WordPress has added a new option which will enable users to re-publish entire WordPress blog posts as Twitter threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2020

Twitter Is Testing Prompts Which Would Recommend Users Hide Potentially Offensive Replies

Twitter looks to be testing a new prompt which would ask users if they want to hide potentially offensive replies to their tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2020

Twitter Announces New Election Integrity Measures as We Head Into the Final Weeks of the US Presidential Campaign

Twitter has announced some new election integrity measures, including a ban on calls for intimidation at polls and retweet warnings on questionable claims. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2020

Twitter Tests Making 'Quote Tweet' the Default Retweeting Option

Twitter is looking to make more users add their own thoughts to their retweets by removing the current menu of retweeting options in the process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Twitter Tests New 'Suggested Follows' Listings on Android

Twitter is testing a new 'suggested follows' listing to help improve account discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Twitter Reiterates Rules Against Wishing Harm on Others as Anti-Trump Tweets Flood the Platform

With US President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19, Twitter has been forced to reiterate its rules against wishing harm or violence against others.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2020

Twitter Shares New Insights into Key Trends During COVID-19

Twitter has shared some new insights into key conversational trends that it's seeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2020

Twitter Expands Access to Voice Tweets, Re-Affirms Plans for Auto-Captions of Voice Messages

Twitter has expanded the availability of audio tweets, while it continues to work on improving accessibility of the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2020