Social Media Updates
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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 -
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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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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 -
Meta Announces Third Annual Conversations Business Messaging Conference
Meta will showcase its latest business messaging tools.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2024 -
Threads Adds Hidden Words and Post Notification Controls
Users will be able to specify words, phrases and emojis they want excluded from their feed, search results and profile view.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 25, 2024