Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
LinkedIn Explains Data Scraping Amid Reports of More Data Hacks and Breaches
LinkedIn has repeatedly said that claimed data 'hacks' are not a result of security flaws.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2021 -
Retrieved from @WFBrother/Twitter on July 17, 2021
Instagram Stories Drafts are Now Available to All Users
The option is now available for some users when you exit out of the Stories composer mid-process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2021 -
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Bjork, Marten. Retrieved from Unsplash.
TrendlineShifting Social Media Consumer Behavior and Its Impact on Marketers in 2021
We were all curious to see what the world would look like in 2021. Now we know, the social media trends born through the pandemic are here to stay — at least for now. We've selected a few of the most significant reports from Q1 of 2021. Individually, each post holds unique data and valuable insights into the current state of social media consumers. As a collection, you'll be able to see a more complete picture of the world marketers are interacting with today.
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Retrieved from TikTok on July 17, 2021
TikTok Announces New '#ForYou' Summit to Provide Marketing Insights and Tips
The third #ForYou Summit will provide a range of insights and notes, aimed at industry professionals.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2021 -
Retrieved from Jane Manchun Wong/Twitter on July 16, 2021
Twitter Tests New Layout for Images, Considers Adding Limited Time Tweet Editing
The new format looks more akin to Facebook, with a wider display in-stream.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Reddit on July 16, 2021
Reddit Looks to Improve Content Discovery with Algorithm-Defined 'Best' Listing
The new display option will show you more content that you might like, based on your usage history.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from The Verge on July 16, 2021
Facebook Discontinues Research into a Brain Controlled Interface to Focus on AR/VR Advances
Facebook will instead concentrate on wrist-based controls for AR applications.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on July 16, 2021
Facebook Shares New Insights into its Internal and External Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
The data shows that Facebook is making steady progress on almost all fronts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on March 18, 2021
TikTok Expands 'Branded Content Toggle' to Add More Transparency to Brand/Creator Partnerships
The toggle adds more transparency to paid promotions on the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Oversight Board on June 04, 2020
Facebook Provides New Overview of Oversight Board Decisions and Actions
The overview provides more insight into how the independent Oversight Board is impacting Facebook's processes.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 23, 2021
Facebook Provides New Overview of its Efforts to Combat Racist Abuse Online in the Wake of Euro 2020
Facebook is working to update its tools and processes to better detect such incidents.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on July 16, 2021
Messenger Launches 'Soundmojis' to Add Another Element to Your Replies
Emojis which play sound will provide another way to quickly engage and interact.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Sensor Tower on July 15, 2021
TikTok Becomes the First Non-Facebook Owned App to Reach 3 Billion Installs
The app continues to grow, despite rising competition and financial incentives designed to lure away top stars.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on July 15, 2021
WhatsApp Launches Beta Test of Multi-Device Connection, Expanding Usage Options
The change will facilitate more ways to use WhatsApp, on more devices.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from YouTube on July 15, 2021
YouTube Adds Automatic Segmentation for Clips, Launches Dark Mode for YouTube Studio
YouTube's also making its Stories analytics available to all users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on July 15, 2021
Facebook's Making Facebook Pay Available as a Payment Option on Third Party Websites
The update could provide a big boost for Facebook's broader eCommerce efforts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on February 11, 2021
Clubhouse Launches 'Backchannel' Messaging Platform to Extend In-Room Conversations
The new option will enable users to expand their discussion beyond the audio rooms themselves.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on July 15, 2021
Facebook Announces $1 Billion Investment into New Creator Funding Initiatives
The program will look to educate creators on how to monetize their content through incentive bonuses and rewards.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on November 11, 2020
After Less Than a Year, Twitter is Retiring its Stories-Like 'Fleets' Option
The decision is a surprising move given Fleets has only been around for less than a year.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on July 14, 2021
Twitter's New Business Profiles Get a Step Closer, with 'Convert to Professional' Option Now in Testing
The option has been spotted by app researchers, though it's not functional at this stage.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on July 14, 2021
Snapchat Shares New Insights into Sports Engagement Among Snap Users [Infographic]
With the Olympics coming up, and live crowds returning, interest in sports is on the rise.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on July 14, 2021
Facebook Adds New Tools for Groups, Including 'Expert' Badges and Automatic Invites for Page Fans
The new options will help provide recognition for top voices, while also helping to reduce the group moderation workload.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Instagram on July 14, 2021
Instagram Adds New Safety Check-Up Tool Amid Rising Reports of Suspicious Activity and Hacking
Instagram says that it's seen a rise in scammers looking to dupe people via DMs over the past few months.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on July 14, 2021
Twitter Updates Reply Controls to Enable Changes in Who Can Reply After You've Tweeted
The update will enable retrospective changes to who can reply to your tweets.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from TechCrunch on May 05, 2021
Instagram Says Auto Captions for Feed Posts are Coming Soon
The option will give users more ways to maximize accessibility with their IG updates.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Instagram on July 14, 2021
Instagram Tests New 'Re-Share' Sticker for Stories to Encourage More Thoughtful Feed Post Sharing
The new option is designed to encourage more creativity in feed post re-shares to Stories.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021
