Tessa D.

YouTube has outlined some new measures that it’s implementing to combat hate speech.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-outlines-new-measures-to-combat-hate-speech-on-its-platform/591603/

Snapchat will open up its Lens Fest AR showcase event to the public for the first time next week.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchats-lens-fest-ar-showcase-event-will-be-open-to-the-public-next-we/591582/

With COVID-19 vaccines now being shipped, Facebook is boosting its efforts to eliminate misinformation, which could undermine public health efforts.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-stepping-up-its-efforts-to-remove-covid-19-vaccine-misinformatio/591573/

Google has released new data on the latest product trends as we head into the final weeks before Christmas.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-updates-shopping-gift-guide-to-highlight-the-latest-trending-items-b/591505/

Twitter's updating its two-factor authentication features to provide more security options for users.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-strengthens-two-factor-authentication-options-with-physical-securit/591487/

LinkedIn is launching a new 'Sales Insights' platform to help businesses better understand emerging market shifts.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-provides-more-market-data-with-new-sales-insights/591482/

TikTok's testing a new option which would enable users to upload videos up to three minutes long, triple the current limit.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktoks-looking-to-expand-its-video-length-limit-to-three-minutes/591480/

TikTok has shared insights into its best performing content of 2020, including top creators, rising stars, trends, effects and more.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-shares-insights-into-its-top-creators-clips-trends-and-more/591479/

YouTube has listed the top videos and platform stars of 2020, highlighting the key creators that are gaining traction with YouTube viewers.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-lists-the-top-videos-and-creators-of-2020/589926/

Reddit has reported that it served 52 million daily active users in October.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/reddit-reports-that-it-served-52-million-daily-active-users-in-october/589922/

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is still pushing ahead, though it continues to face challenges.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-troubled-cryptocurrency-project-changes-name-again/589918/

Facebook's new Content Oversight Board, which will provide independent, expert advice on content rulings, is now hearing its first cases.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-content-oversight-board-takes-on-first-cases/589915/

Facebook has launched a new website to help businesses make a social impact through their efforts.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-new-website-to-help-businesses-advance-their-social-impac/589913/

Facebook has announced that its dedicated News tab is coming to users in the UK in January.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-will-launch-facebook-news-in-the-uk-in-january/589858/

After a tumultuous 2020, what's on the social media marketing horizon for the next 12 months? Here are our predictions for the year ahead. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/25-predictions-for-social-media-marketing-in-2021/589785/

Twitter has provided a new set of tips to help brands map out their holiday marketing strategies.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-provides-tips-for-holiday-promotions-and-outreach/589835/

Facebook has announced the acquisition of automated customer service platform Kustomer, which will help improve its buisiness response tools. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-acquires-messaging-automation-platform-kustomer-to-streamline-cust/589832/

Instagram has added a new Giving Tuesday group story to highlight how people can support nonprofits and SMBs.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-giving-tuesday-features-to-highlight-how-people-can-assist/589828/

Video meeting platform Zoom has today announced a new marketplace for paid events, along with the next stage of its end-to-end encryption roll out.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/zoom-launches-paid-events-platform-begins-testing-end-to-end-encryption/587050/

Streamlabs has published a new overview of the gaming sector, which shows that Twitch remains the leading streaming platform.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitch-continues-to-lead-in-game-streaming-but-youtube-and-facebook-are-gr/586962/

YouTube has provided an update on its process for channel verification.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-provides-insight-on-updated-verification-process-for-creators/586953/

Amid rising interest in VR, Facebook has today launched its latest virtual reality headset.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-oculus-quest-2-vr-headset/586952/

WordPress has added a new option which will enable users to re-publish entire WordPress blog posts as Twitter threads.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/wordpress-adds-option-to-publish-entire-blog-posts-as-twitter-threads/586944/

Facebook has unveiled a new look for Messenger, which is designed to reflect the evolving usage of the platform.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-announces-new-messenger-branding-adds-new-messaging-features/586942/

Some good reminders as to why a business website is essential in the modern era.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/7-reasons-why-you-must-have-a-website-in-2021-infographic/586874/

Twitter looks to be testing a new prompt which would ask users if they want to hide potentially offensive replies to their tweets.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitters-testing-new-prompts-which-would-recommend-users-hide-potentially/586872/

Facebook has launched a new campaign to tackle discrimination among UK football fans.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-anti-discrimination-tools-for-uk-football-fans/586865/

Snapchat has launched its first 'City Painter' Local Lens project in Carnaby Street, London.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-launches-first-local-lens-collaborative-ar-experience-in-london/586863/

Facebook has announced that it will no longer allow Holocaust denial content on its platform, a significant step in its misinformation approach. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-announces-full-ban-on-holocaust-denial-content/586862/

Facebook has announced new tools and guides as part of Coming Out Day 2020.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-new-tools-and-guides-for-coming-out-day-2020/586798/

TikTok has been banned in another region, though this time the move is not related to national security concerns.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pakistan-bans-tiktok-due-to-immoral-and-indecent-content/586794/

YouTube is testing a new process which would enable creators to tag and track all products in their video clips, essentially turning YouTube into a major product showcase.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-tests-product-tags-in-selected-creator-videos-as-part-of-larger-shi/586790/

Twitter has announced some new election integrity measures, including a ban on calls for intimidation at polls and retweet warnings on questionable claims. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-announces-new-election-integrity-measures-as-we-head-into-the-final/586789/

Which is the right social media platform for your digital marketing efforts? The team from Constant Contact provide some helpful pointers in this graphic.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/which-social-media-platforms-should-your-business-use-in-2021-infographic/586717/

Facebook has launched a new initiative to assist SMBs in the final quarter push for 2020.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-season-of-support-to-assist-smbs-including-new-buybla/586704/

Instagram has added some new audio features for Reels as it works to maximize Reels usage.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-new-audio-features-for-reels-including-option-to-save-sound/586699/

With the US Presidental election drawing near, Facebook has outlined its latest update in its election integrity efforts.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-announces-election-notification-updates-reiterates-efforts-to-pro/586632/

YouTube is testing some new ways to reduce the impact of potentially harmful comments.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-tests-new-warnings-on-potentially-harmful-comments-auto-deletion-o/586625/

Twitter is looking to make more users add their own thoughts to their retweets by removing the current menu of retweeting options in the process.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-tests-making-quote-tweet-the-default-retweeting-option/586621/

Facebook is ramping its action against the QAnon conspiracy theory, with an expansion of its rules around what is no longer allowed in relation to the movement.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-strengthens-its-stance-against-qanon-banning-all-pages-groups-an/586536/

Google is launching new insights tools for advertisers to highlight key trends and market shifts, while it's also rolling out new automated campaign options.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-announces-new-advertiser-insights-performance-max-automated-campa/586520/

TikTok's ban in the US has been suspended till at least November 4th, as negotiations over the app's sell-off continue. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-set-to-remain-fully-available-in-us-as-takeover-talks-continue/586517/

Facebook has announced some new video enhancements for its Portal smart home device, including integrations with Netflix and Zoom. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-new-features-for-portal-including-netflix-and-zoom-integrati/586503/

Facebook has added some new features for Halloween, including new AR filters and effects.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/messenger-adds-new-features-for-halloween-including-ar-masks-and-360-backg/586502/

Instagram is adding some new, automated warning prompts to deter people from posting potentially offensive remarks.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-tests-new-processes-to-limit-potentially-offensive-comments/586499/

Just in time for World Mental Health Day, Facebook announced the launch of its new Emotional Health resource center.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-announces-new-emotional-health-resource-center/586444/

With US President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19, Twitter has been forced to reiterate its rules against wishing harm or violence against others.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-reiterates-rules-against-wishing-harm-on-others-as-anti-trump-tweet/586362/

Ensure your visuals look their best with this collection of graphic design tips and pointers.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/10-graphic-design-rules-you-should-never-break-infographic/586358/

Twitter has shared some new insights into key conversational trends that it's seeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-shares-new-insights-into-key-trends-during-covid-19/586356/

Google has announced a new approach to image editing features in order to reduce unfair and unhealthy comparison to highly filtered selfie images.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-removes-default-selfie-filters-on-pixel-phones-to-reduce-unhealthy-c/586353/