Social Media Updates
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Reddit Establishes New Partnership With OpenAI
Reddit's signed another data sharing deal, which is fast becoming a valuable income stream for the company.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2024 -
Meta Tests TweetDeck Style Layout for Threads on Web
A new way to track Threads discussions in real time.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2024 -
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Instagram Reels News, Trends and Creative Strategies for Marketers
The ever-growing demand for short-form video content has made Reels a powerful marketing tool. Thankfully, Instagram continues to release new features, tools and solutions to help businesses make the most of Reels.
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Threads Adds Recent Filter for Search Results
The Threads team is looking to lean into real-time discovery.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2024 -
Instagram Tests Notes on Feed Posts and Reels
Instagram is bringing Notes to more places in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024 -
Reddit Adds New Options to Improve Its Ask Me Anything Sessions
Reddit's Ask Me Anything sessions are among the most popular elements of the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024 -
Google Goes Big on Generative AI at I/O 2024
A heap of new generative AI updates from The Big G at I/O.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2024 -
YouTube CEO Says Creators Should Be Eligible for Emmys
Should YouTubers be considered in the same category as traditional TV actors?
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2024 -
Meta Adds Travel Mode for Quest VR Headsets
Now, you can use your VR headset on a plane.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2024 -
WhatsApp Launches Refreshed UI Elements
A visual refresh for Meta's top messaging app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024 -
Reddit Establishes New Parameters on Third-Party Data Usage
Reddit's looking to maintain control over how third parties access and use its data.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024 -
YouTube Outlines EU Election Integrity Measures
The latest on YouTube's efforts to protect election integrity.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024 -
Threads Adds View Counts on Posts
Now you can see how many people saw each of your Threads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2024 -
Social Media Marketers Need to Focus More on Entertainment
Social platforms are being realigned around entertainment, which is an important note.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 8, 2024 -
Reddit Reports Increases in Users and Revenue in Q1
Reddit's shared its first performance update as a publicly listed company.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2024 -
OpenAI Explores Measures to Enhance Content Transparency
AI transparency is a key consideration in responsible development.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2024 -
Jack Dorsey Exits Bluesky, Marking the End of an Era
The Twitter founder is exiting the social media game.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2024 -
YouTube Expands Testing of Its AI-Powered Jump Ahead Option
A new way to skim through YouTube clips.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2024 -
Does Generative AI Content Have a Place in Social Media?
Every social platform is working to integrate AI, but does it really fit in social apps?
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2024 -
Threads Enables All Users to Control Who Can Quote Their Posts
Threads is giving users more control over their interactions in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2024 -
Social Platforms Face Challenges in India Business Development
While more and more Indian users are coming online, the audience figures belie immediate business potential.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2024 -
Meta Previews Batman Game for Quest VR
The next installment of the popular Arkham franchise is coming to VR.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2024 -
WhatsApp Adds Community Events to Facilitate Engagement
Some new features for WhatsApp Communities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2024 -
Report Finds Most Americans Favor Government Regulation of Social Media
Would more government regulation improve social media?
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2024 -
Meta Plans To Cut Staff at Its Oversight Board Group
The Oversight Board provides an alternative appeals process for moderation decisions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2024 -
Meta Offers $5K Bonus for Influencers to Post to Threads
Meta's testing out a new option to boost Threads engagement.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2024