Twitter Will Increase Its Use of Automation Tools as It Looks to Ensure Accuracy in COVID-19 Discussion

As it works to deal with a major shift in its workforce, and a rise in misinformation, Twitter will up its reliance on automation tools to detect potentially abusive and manipulative content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2020

Twitter Takes Another Step Towards Identifying Bots With New Developer Policy Update

Twitter has taken another step towards highlighting bot profiles on its platform with a new update to its developer policy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 12, 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 Offers Advice for Brand Communications Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

With the coronavirus outbreak causing major disruptions, and widespread anxiety, Twitter has outlined some tips on what brands should consider in their communications at this time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 12, 2020

New Report Looks at Social Platform Performance Benchmarks by Industry

The team from RivalIQ has put together a new report on social platform performance benchmarks, based on analysis of over 2,000 brand accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2020

Twitter Provides Key Tips for More Effective Tweet Copy

Twitter’s Joe Wadlington is back with some more simple, effective tweet copy tips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2020

Jack Dorsey Set to Retain Twitter CEO Role Amid Investor Group Challenge

Twitter has negotiated an investor ‘ceasefire’ of sorts in order to ease pressure on CEO Jack Dorsey. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2020

Twitter Lists as Alternate Feeds Option Is Now Available on Android Devices

Twitter users on Android can now pin up to five lists, which they can view as swipeable, alternate feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2020

Twitter Updates Rules on Hateful Conduct to Cover Discrimination Based on Age, Disability or Disease

Twitter has updated its rules to crack down on discriminatory language based on age, disability or disease.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2020

Twitter Launches Its Own Take on Stories With ‘Fleets’

Twitter has announced that it’s testing out its own variation of disappearing, Stories-like updates, which it’s called ‘Fleets’

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2020

Twitter Outlines Advanced Processes to Protect Conversation Around Coronavirus

Twitter has provided an update on the measures its taking to ensure its users are receiving accurate information about the spread of coronavirus. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2020

Activist Investor Group Buys Up Twitter Stock, Seeks to Oust CEO Jack Dorsey

Investment firm Elliott Management has taken a sizeable stake in Twitter, and plans to use its influence to replace current CEO jack Dorsey.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2020

Teenager Created Fake Political Candidate Account on Twitter, Got it Verified

Twitter’s enhanced election security efforts have come under scrutiny after a teenager was able to get a fake candidate’s account verified on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Twitter Outlines Major Events for March to Assist With Strategic Planning

Twitter has published a listing of the major events and celebrations being held in March to help with your strategic planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

New Report Shows That 74% of People Don’t Believe Tech Platforms Will Be Able to Stop Political Manipulation

A new report has shown that people don’t believe digital platforms will be able to protect against political manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

New Campaign Utilizes Twitter’s Hidden Replies Feature to Underline Messaging

Women’s aid group Solace has launched a new Twitter campaign which uses the platform’s new hidden replies option to underline its core messaging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2020

Twitter Shares Some Simple Tweet Copy Tips to Improve Campaign Performance

Twitter has provided some new, simple tips to help improve your tweet copy - including some interesting notes on hashtags.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2020

Twitter’s Testing a New Notification Tag on Identified Misinformation

After recently launching tags to signify manipulated media in tweets, Twitter is now also considering new labels for identified misinformation. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Twitter Adds New Option to Add New Tweets Into Old Tweet Threads

Twitter has added a new way to quickly link a new tweet to one of your older updates, enabling you to build on your older tweet threads and add more context. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2020

Twitter Acquires Chroma Labs, the Team Behind Stories Editing App ‘Chroma Stories’

Twitter has acquired the team behind Stories editing tool ‘Chroma Stories’, which provides a range of stylistic frames and filter options for your Stories frames.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2020

Twitter UK Opens ‘Dating Twitter Advice Bureau’ Pop-Up Store in London

Twitter has opened a ‘Dating Twitter Advice Bureau’ temporary shop in London, which provides an alternate perspective on Valentine’s Day.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2020

Twitter Outlines Measures to Detect and Remove Misinformation Relating to the 2020 US Census

Twitter has announced a new set of measures to help protect users from misinformation about the upcoming US Census.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2020

Twitter Adds More Users in Q4, but Warns of Rising Costs as It Continues to Invest in Improvements

Twitter has published its Q4 and full-year numbers for 2019, showing solid increases in users and ad activity, though rising costs could impede future growth. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2020

Top Twitter Stats for 2020 [Infographic]

Looking to make better use of Twitter for your business in 2020? Here are the usage stats and insights you need to know.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2020

Twitter Uncovers Security Flaw in Phone Number to Account Matching Process

Twitter has uncovered a vulnerability in its account discoverability system which exposed personal information via its network.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 2020

Twitter Unveils New ‘Manipulated Media’ Policy to Limit the Impact of Deepfakes

Twitter has released its new policy and approach for detected manipulated media content posted in tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 2020