YouTube’s providing more info on content performance, while it’s also adding more AI elements, in its latest update of its YouTube Studio app. Continue reading
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Instagram Upgrades DMs with Focus on Creators
Instagram announced an update to DMs, its direct messages inbox, which will improve the experience for those who receive a lot of inbound messages, like creators and influencers. Continue reading
LinkedIn Launches its First AI Agent to Take on the Role of Job Recruiters
LinkedIn, the social platform used by professionals to connect with others in their field, hunt for jobs, and develop skills, is taking the wraps off its latest effort to build artificial intelligence tools for users. Continue reading
Instagram Downgrades Video Quality for Less Viewed Clips
In his weekly Q and A on IG Stories last week, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri noted that the quality of video for Stories and Reels posts can be reduced or increased at different times based on the engagement that each video receives. Continue reading
Instagram Announces Halloween-Themed Activations
Instagram has announced some spooky features for Halloween, including keyword-triggered animations in DMs, Stories templates, a Halloween font, and more. Continue reading
Snapchat Adds Halloween Lenses, ‘Footsteps’ on Snap Map
Snapchat has added some new activations for Halloween in its latest feature update, while it’s also got a new lock screen integration on iOS, and “Footsteps” to track your travels on the Snap Map. Continue reading
YouTube Adds Poll Stickers for Shorts, Ad Category Blocking for Channels
YouTube has added a new poll sticker option for Shorts, while it’s also updated its “Views” display to reflect the rise of Shorts viewing, and is experimenting with a new gamification element for Super Chat. Continue reading
X Updates Ad Platform To Optimize Performance for SMBs
While ad creation efficiency would be one of the reasons why advertisers have moved away from X, I’m not sure it’s the main issue right now. Continue reading
TikTok Expands STEM Feed to All Users in the US, UK and Ireland
TikTok’s looking to expand its role in science education, by opening up its STEM feed to all users in the users in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland. Continue reading
Threads Rolls Out Mobile Analytics
Threads has launched analytics on mobile, which will make it easier to keep tabs on your performance in the app. Continue reading
TikTok Announces Electronic Music Hub
TikTok’s taking yet another step to solidify its connection with the music industry, this time focused on electronic music specifically, with the launch of a new Electronic Music Hub in the app. Continue reading
X Expands Access to Its Powerful ‘Radar’ Keyword Analytics Option
While X’s Premium offerings have been enough to entice a significant number of users to start paying for the app as yet, its latest updates to its analytics tools could be a significant value add for business users. Continue reading