Twitter Permanently Bans Prominent Political Commentators Over Use of Fake Accounts

Twitter has banned prominent anti-Trump personalities Brian and Ed Krassenstein over their use of fake accounts and purchased interactions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2019

3 Overlooked Ways to Maximize Twitter for Your Business

Are you getting the most out of Twitter for your business? Check out these tips from contributor Dhariana Lozano.

By Dhariana Lozano • May 20, 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's Testing a New Carousel Ad Format for App Install Campaigns

Twitter is testing out a new format of carousel ads for app install campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2019

Twitter's Working on an Option to Enable Live-Streaming with Friends

Twitter's working on a new option that would enable users to live-stream with friends, similar to the same functionality on Periscope.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2019

Twitter Adds New Tweet Creation Tools to TweetDeck, Including Option to Add GIFs

Twitter has added some new tweet composer options to its native tweet management app TweetDeck.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2019

#SMTLive Recap: Everything You Need to Know about TikTok

Our most recent #SMTLive Twitter chat looked at the potential of rising social app TikTok - here's a recap of the discussion.

By Phoebe Bain • May 16, 2019

Tech Giants Sign-Up for 'Christchurch Call' to Address the Spread of Extremist Content

The major tech companies have all signed a new agreement to tackle the spread of extremist content online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2019

Twitter Adds New Warnings on 'Anti-Vax' Related Searches

Twitter has added a new warning tag on searches related to vaccines and their related concerns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2019

What Happened on Social Media in April: A Round-Up

April was the month of big decisions for the major social media companies, especially for Zuckerberg's gems Facebook and Instagram. 

By Anna Bredava • May 10, 2019

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

Twitter has released its latest major events calendar, covering the month of May 2019.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2019

New Pew Research Report Looks at Key Traits and Trends Among Twitter Users

Pew Research has published a new report which looks at Twitter's audience and specific trends and traits among Twitter users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2019

Twitter Launches Simplified Process to Report Voter Misinformation

Twitter has launched a new option to help users report tweets which attempt to mislead voters with a view to skewing elections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2019

Twitter Q1 Earnings: Users and Revenue Both Increase, Reflecting Improved Focus

Twitter has released its first revenue and performance update for 2019, showing stable increases in both revenue and usage. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2019

Twitter Will Test Option to Hide Replies, Outlines Improvements in Platform Safety

Twitter has announced that it will allow users to hide tweet replies as part of its ongoing efforts to improve on platform discourse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2019

The 5 Minute Guide to Mastering Audiences on Twitter [Infographic]

Twitter can be an invaluable resource for market research and audience targeting - if you know what you're looking for.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2019

Twitter Reduces Maximum Number of Accounts Users Can Follow Per Day to 400

Twitter has reduced its limit on the maximum number of accounts users can follow per day in its latest effort to tackle spammers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2019

Twitter is Testing Out New Labels to Clarify Tweet Reply Streams

Twitter is testing out a new option which would label tweets to clarify who's saying what in reply threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2019

Twitter Adds Streamlined In-App Appeal Process for Reported Tweets

Twitter has added a new, streamlined appeals process for reported tweets which will help users unlock their accounts for incorrect reports.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2019

Twitter Releases Darker Dark Mode in Response to User Complaints

Twitter has unveiled its promised darker 'Dark Mode' after users said that the original dark mode didn't cut it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2019

Twitter's Considering New Labels for Tweets from Public Figures Which Violate its Rules

Twitter is considering a new way to label tweets from public figures which technically violate the platform's rules but serve a public interest purpose.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2019

The Journey of a Social Media Marketer: Q&A with SMT Influencer Lilach Bullock

In our latest SMT Influencer interview, we talk to Lilach Bullock to get some insights into her career and experiences, and recommendations for social media marketing. 

By Phoebe Bain • March 26, 2019

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

Twitter has released its latest major events and key dates calendar, covering the month of April 2019.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2019

Twitter's Updating its Limits on Third-Party Usage, Which Could Impact Social Management Platforms

Twitter has announced a new review of its third-party data usage processes, which could impact some third-party Twitter management tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2019

Twitter's New Camera Format Adds New Presentation Style on the Web Version

Twitter's new camera tool has been translated into a new, more immersive format of tweet when viewed on the web.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2019

Understanding Twitter's Timeline Algorithm to Make Your Brand Stand Out in 2019 [infographic]

Understanding platform algorithms is key to maximizing reach - check out this overview of Twitter's feed system.

By Irfan Ahmad • March 15, 2019