Twitter Launches New 'Agency Playbook' to Help Businesses Better Understand the Platform

Twitter has launched a new guide to using the platform for marketing, with a range of stats and notes to help.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2019

Twitter Tests New Tabs for Lists and Bookmarks, New 'Topics' Shortcut

Twitter is testing out some new quicklinks designed to connect people to specific content types, and boost engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

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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 Temporarily Limits Tweeting via SMS Following Hack of Jack Dorsey's Account

While Twitter tries to figure out how to respond to the recent hack of CEO Jack Dorsey's account, it's suspended the ability to tweet via SMS. But that's also caused problems.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Twitter Now Allows Line-Breaks in Profile Bios - But Only on Twitter.com

Twitter has added some new formatting options for profile bios - but they're currently only showing in the web version, not the mobile app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2019

Twitter Shares Major Events Calendar for September to Assist with Strategic Planning

Twitter has published its latest major event calendar, covering all the key dates to be aware of in September.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2019

Hackers Gain Access to the Twitter Account of Platform CEO Jack Dorsey, Tweet Offensive Content

Hackers have tweeted out a stream of offensive content on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's profile, which may raise concerns about the app's security measures.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 30, 2019

Twitter Tests New, Larger Image Tweet Carousel Ad Format

Twitter has expanded the test of its new tweet carousel format, with the new design spotted by retailer H&M.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2019

Twitter Opens Scottish Twitter Visitor Center as Part of Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Twitter has opened a Scottish Twitter Visitor Center to celebrate the best of Scottish tweets as part of the latest Edinburgh Fringe event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2019

Twitter Launches 6-Second Video Ad Bidding, Providing New Options for Video Marketers

Twitter is launching a new 6-second video ad bidding option, providing increased capacity for marketers to utilize Twitter video.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2019

Twitter and Facebook Remove Chinese-Backed Disinformation Campaigns Related to Hong Kong

Both Facebook and Twitter have taken action against state-backed campaigns designed to sow political discord in Hong Kong

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2019

Twitter Updates Permissions to Clarify Which Third-Party Apps You Approve for DM Access

Twitter is moving to better clarify what third-party apps can do with your account when you grant them access.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2019

Twitter's Testing a New Content Filtering System for Message Requests

Twitter is testing a new filter option for direct message requests to help protect users from unwanted offensive material.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Twitter Begins Testing its New Direct Message Search Tool

Twitter has launched the first stage of testing for its new DM search option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2019

Twitter Discusses Coming Features, Including Topic-Based Streams and Searchable DMs

Twitter has discussed a range of upcoming, and potential new features, that it's working on.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 14, 2019

Twitter's Testing a New DM Search Option Among Various Other Tweaks

Twitter's testing out a new option which would enable you to search through your direct messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2019

Twitter Announces Removal of Third-Party Data Sources from Ad Targeting Options

Twitter is tightening its regulations on ad targeting data, by removing the option for advertisers to use third-party insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2019

Twitter Begins Test of Optional Notifications for Replies to Any Tweet

Twitter's launched a new test of an option which would enable users to be notified about replies to any tweet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2019

Twitter Shares Insights into KFC's Social Media Strategy via #BrandsTalkTwitter

Twitter UK has released the second interview in its #BrandsTalkTwitter marketing insights series, this time looking at KFC.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 8, 2019

Twitter Outlines Personalization Features Built Into Twitter.com Refresh

Twitter has detailed the various new personalization features of its desktop version, including color options and text re-sizing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 8, 2019

Twitter's Testing a New Option to Snooze Push Notifications for a Set Time Period

Twitter is testing a new option that would enable users to snooze their push notifications for up to 12 hours at a time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2019

Twitter Releases Major Events Calendar for August to Assist with Strategic Planning

Twitter has published its listing of key dates and events of note in August, which is worth considering for your campaign tie-ins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 2, 2019

Twitter's Testing the Ability to Drag to Re-Order Attached Tweet Images

Twitter is testing a new option which would enable users to drag to re-order the images they attach to a tweet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2019

Twitter Provides New Marketing Tips via #BrandsTalkTwitter Initiative

Twitter's UK arm has started a new initiative to highlight the strategies of some of the best performing brands on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2019

How to Use Twitter as a Lead Generation Machine

Looking to generate more leads from your Twitter efforts? Check out these tips.

By Ann Smarty • July 30, 2019

Twitter Q2: Increased Users and Revenue, but Questions Remain Between the Lines

Twitter's Q2 results show positive signs, but some questions remain over its newly designed reporting process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2019