YouTube Outlines New Measures to Combat Hate Speech on its Platform
YouTube has outlined some new measures that it’s implementing to combat hate speech.
Snapchat’s ‘Lens Fest’ AR Showcase Event Will be Open to the Public Next Week
Snapchat will open up its Lens Fest AR showcase event to the public for the first time next week.
Facebook’s Stepping Up its Efforts to Remove COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
With COVID-19 vaccines now being shipped, Facebook is boosting its efforts to eliminate misinformation, which could undermine public health efforts.
Google Updates Shopping Gift Guide to Highlight the Latest Trending Items Based on Search Volume
Google has released new data on the latest product trends as we head into the final weeks before Christmas.
Twitter Strengthens Two-Factor Authentication Options with Physical Security Keys
Twitter's updating its two-factor authentication features to provide more security options for users.
LinkedIn Provides More Market Data with New ‘Sales Insights’
LinkedIn is launching a new 'Sales Insights' platform to help businesses better understand emerging market shifts.
TikTok’s Looking to Expand its Video Length Limit to Three Minutes
TikTok's testing a new option which would enable users to upload videos up to three minutes long, triple the current limit.
TikTok Shares Insights into its Top Creators, Clips, Trends and More
TikTok has shared insights into its best performing content of 2020, including top creators, rising stars, trends, effects and more.
YouTube Lists the Top Videos and Creators of 2020
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 Reports that it Served 52 Million Daily Active Users in October
Reddit has reported that it served 52 million daily active users in October.
Facebook’s Troubled Cryptocurrency Project Changes Name Again
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is still pushing ahead, though it continues to face challenges.
Facebook’s Content Oversight Board Takes on First Cases
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 Launches New Website to Help Businesses Advance Their Social Impact
Facebook has launched a new website to help businesses make a social impact through their efforts.
Facebook Will Launch Facebook News in the UK in January
Facebook has announced that its dedicated News tab is coming to users in the UK in January.
25 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021
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 Provides Tips for Holiday Promotions and Outreach
Twitter has provided a new set of tips to help brands map out their holiday marketing strategies.
Facebook Acquires Messaging Automation Platform Kustomer to Streamline Customer Service Queries
Facebook has announced the acquisition of automated customer service platform Kustomer, which will help improve its buisiness response tools.
Instagram Adds ‘Giving Tuesday’ Features to Highlight How People Can Assist Nonprofits and SMBs
Instagram has added a new Giving Tuesday group story to highlight how people can support nonprofits and SMBs.
Zoom Launches Paid Events Platform, Begins Testing End-to-End Encryption
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.
Twitch Continues to Lead in Game Streaming, but YouTube and Facebook are Growing [Infographic]
Streamlabs has published a new overview of the gaming sector, which shows that Twitch remains the leading streaming platform.
YouTube Provides Insight on Updated Verification Process for Creators
YouTube has provided an update on its process for channel verification.
Facebook Launches Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset
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 Adds Option to Publish Entire Blog Posts as Twitter Threads
WordPress has added a new option which will enable users to re-publish entire WordPress blog posts as Twitter threads.
Facebook Announces New Messenger Branding, Adds New Messaging Features
Facebook has unveiled a new look for Messenger, which is designed to reflect the evolving usage of the platform.
7 Reasons Why You Must Have a Website in 2021 [Infographic]
Some good reminders as to why a business website is essential in the modern era.
Twitter’s Testing New Prompts Which Would Recommend Users Hide Potentially Offensive Replies
Twitter looks to be testing a new prompt which would ask users if they want to hide potentially offensive replies to their tweets.
Facebook Launches Anti-Discrimination Tools for UK Football Fans
Facebook has launched a new campaign to tackle discrimination among UK football fans.
Snapchat Launches First ‘Local Lens’ Collaborative AR Experience in London
Snapchat has launched its first 'City Painter' Local Lens project in Carnaby Street, London.
Facebook Announces Full Ban on Holocaust Denial Content
Facebook has announced that it will no longer allow Holocaust denial content on its platform, a significant step in its misinformation approach.
Facebook Adds New Tools and Guides for Coming Out Day 2020
Facebook has announced new tools and guides as part of Coming Out Day 2020.
Pakistan Bans TikTok Due to ‘Immoral and Indecent’ Content
TikTok has been banned in another region, though this time the move is not related to national security concerns.
YouTube Tests Product Tags in Selected Creator Videos as Part of Larger Shift Towards eCommerce
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.
Twitter Announces New Election Integrity Measures as We Head Into the Final Weeks of the US Presidential Campaign
Twitter has announced some new election integrity measures, including a ban on calls for intimidation at polls and retweet warnings on questionable claims.
Which Social Media Platforms Should Your Business Use in 2021? [Infographic]
Which is the right social media platform for your digital marketing efforts? The team from Constant Contact provide some helpful pointers in this graphic.
Facebook Launches ‘Season of Support’ to Assist SMBs, Including New #BuyBlackFriday Push
Facebook has launched a new initiative to assist SMBs in the final quarter push for 2020.
Instagram Adds New Audio Features for Reels, Including Option to Save Sounds for Your Clips
Instagram has added some new audio features for Reels as it works to maximize Reels usage.
Facebook Announces Election Notification Updates, Reiterates Efforts to Protect Poll Integrity
With the US Presidental election drawing near, Facebook has outlined its latest update in its election integrity efforts.
YouTube Tests New Warnings on Potentially Harmful Comments, Auto-Deletion of ‘Held for Review’ Comments
YouTube is testing some new ways to reduce the impact of potentially harmful comments.
Twitter Tests Making ‘Quote Tweet’ the Default Retweeting Option
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.
Facebook Strengthens its Stance Against QAnon, Banning All Pages, Groups and Accounts Linked to the Movement
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.
Google Announces New Advertiser Insights, ‘Performance Max’ Automated Campaigns
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.
TikTok Set to Remain Fully Available in US as Takeover Talks Continue
TikTok's ban in the US has been suspended till at least November 4th, as negotiations over the app's sell-off continue.
Facebook Adds New Features for Portal, Including Netflix and Zoom Integrations
Facebook has announced some new video enhancements for its Portal smart home device, including integrations with Netflix and Zoom.
Messenger Adds New Features for Halloween, Including AR Masks and 360 Backgrounds
Facebook has added some new features for Halloween, including new AR filters and effects.
Instagram Tests New Processes to Limit Potentially Offensive Comments
Instagram is adding some new, automated warning prompts to deter people from posting potentially offensive remarks.
Facebook Announces New Emotional Health Resource Center
Just in time for World Mental Health Day, Facebook announced the launch of its new Emotional Health resource center.
Twitter Reiterates Rules Against Wishing Harm on Others as Anti-Trump Tweets Flood the Platform
With US President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19, Twitter has been forced to reiterate its rules against wishing harm or violence against others.
10 Graphic Design Rules You Should Never Break [Infographic]
Ensure your visuals look their best with this collection of graphic design tips and pointers.
Twitter Shares New Insights into Key Trends During COVID-19
Twitter has shared some new insights into key conversational trends that it's seeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google Removes Default Selfie Filters on Pixel Phones to Reduce Unhealthy Comparison
Google has announced a new approach to image editing features in order to reduce unfair and unhealthy comparison to highly filtered selfie images.