Social Media Updates: Page 2
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Threads Appears to Be Developing Hashtag Support, Based on New Back-End Insights
The Threads team has been hesitant on hashtags thus far.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2023 -
WhatsApp Adds New Audio Chat Option for Groups
Meta's adding more ways to facilitate broader engagement in WhatsApp.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Instagram Tests New Elements for Enclosed Group Sharing
More IG users are engaging in private groups, and Instagram is looking to feed into that behavioral shift.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2023 -
X Launches Timestamp Links for Video Uploads
Now you can link people through to specific segments in your video uploads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 9, 2023 -
LinkedIn Says Past Carousel Posts Will Be Deleted Next Month
LinkedIn announced the removal of carousels as a posting option back in June.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 9, 2023 -
WhatsApp Adds New Security Measures To Protect Users’ Personal Info
Some new security measures for WhatsApp.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Meta Launches Initial Test of Read Receipts Opt-Out in DMs
Now, you can just not let people know that you've seen their DM.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Google Makes Its Generative AI Ad Tools Available to More Ad Partners
New generative AI tools to help create your Google campaigns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Google Shares the Top 100 Most Searched Products of 2023
Google's adding some new shopping tools for the holiday push.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Meta Implements New Restrictions on the Use of Generative AI in Political Ads
Meta's implementing rules around which advertisers can use its new generative AI options.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2023 -
YouTube Is Testing a Shorts Discovery Option To Drive Usage
A new Shorts discovery feed on YouTube.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2023 -
OpenAI Previews Custom AI Bots and Bot Creation Tools at Its First Developer Conference
Custom AI bots could expand the usage options for generative AI tools.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2023 -
YouTube Tests New Generative AI Elements, Including an In-Stream Chatbot
More generative AI tools from YouTube.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Instagram Adds Song Lyrics Display in Reels Clips
Now, you can display song lyrics in your Reels clips.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Google Announces AdSense Changes in Payment Structure and Ad Delivery Thresholds
Google's changing the way that its AdSense system works.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Threads Rolls Out New Updates, Including Improved Web Posting Options
The Threads team continues to roll out new updates.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2023 -
YouTube Adds New Safeguards and Alerts for Young Users
Some new youth and creator safety features on YouTube.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Meta Adds New Tools for Reels Creators, Including A/B Testing, Reach-Based Incentives and More
A heap of new testing and insight options for Facebook Reels.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Meta Threatened With Legal Action in the UK Over ‘Threads’ Business Name
Could Threads be forced to change its name in the UK?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2023 -
YouTube Steps up Fight Against Ad Blockers To Maximize Revenue Intake
YouTube could be set to spark a new pushback against ad blocking software.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Google Launches New Domain Extension for More Unique URLs
It could be an interesting way to drive more interest.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Threads Is Developing an API, Though Remains Wary of News Content Influence
A Threads API, which would enable post scheduling, is coming soon.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2023 -
Threads Adds Polls and Gifs as It Continues To Expand Its Engagement Options
A day after announcing that it has 100 million users, Threads keeps the updates coming.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Threads Is Closing in on 100M Users Says Zuckerberg
Usage is rising for Meta’s Twitter-esque replica.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Google Launches AR Try-On Tools for Hair Color and Foundation
Google’s got some new AR tools for advertisers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2023