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Remember when Clubhouse was the app of the moment, and every other thought leader was proclaiming the rise of audio social as a return to real connection and engagement? Continue reading
With Twitter clone Bluesky on the rise, that’s seemingly spurred Threads into action, with Meta’s own Twitter-like app rolling out a range of updates that seem to be specifically designed to address concerns which many have cited as reasons as to why they find Bluesky...
YouTube has provided an update on the roll out of its new “Hype” option to help amplify smaller creators, while it’s also implementing a change to its Member Hub layout designed to encourage channel subscriptions. Continue reading
LinkedIn has added a new AI-powered element to its Sales Navigator platform which will give you a summary of key things to note about a prospective contact in the app, helping you to establish a connection to facilitate further engagement. Continue reading
After announcing Sponsored Snaps back in September, which will be the first Snapchat ad type that gets directly inserted into user inboxes, Snap has now announced its initial Sponsored Snap campaign, with a DM video message going out to all U.S. Snap users aged 18+ to...
We want to make sure everyone on Instagram – especially teens – has safe, positive, age-appropriate experiences and feels the time they’re spending on Instagram is valuable. Continue reading
Meta: Hey, all this generative AI stuff is pretty cool, don’t you think? Me: Sure, there’s some interesting ways to use it Continue reading
Get ready for another change to your IG profile display, with Instagram now preparing to move your Story highlights bubbles from above the profile grid, and into their own section within your profile tabs. Continue reading
Get ready for a change to your Facebook profile, with the platform removing the option to have public followers on personal profiles over the coming months. Continue reading
This could be helpful. Instagram is now displaying how many inactive profiles are among your followers, so that you can remove them from your audience if you prefer. Continue reading
With Shorts continuing to rise in popularity on YouTube, Google has today announced some new Shorts-focused ad options that’ll make it easier for brands to tap into Shorts for their promotions. Continue reading
After Instagram announced that it was switching to “Views” as its primary focus metric back in August, Meta has now announced that Facebook will follow suit. Continue reading