Facebook Weighs Ban on Political Ads in the Days Leading into the US Presidential Election
Facebook is considering a total ban on election ads in the days leading into the US presidential election, according to new reports.
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Everything You Need to Know About TikTok [Infographic]
Do you want to learn about how to promote your business on TikTok? Check out this useful infographic that will teach you what you need to know.
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Instagram Provides New Options to Manage How IGTV Previews Appear in the Main Feed and Discover
After recently expanding the listing options for IGTV content, Instagram has now also added new ways for IGTV creators to manage how their content is displayed.
YouTube Adds New RPM Metric to Help Creators Better Understand Monetization Performance
YouTube's adding a new metric to provide more transparency over how much money creators are making from their videos.
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Google Makes ‘Swirl’ 3D Ad Option Available for Display and Video 360 Campaigns
Google is making its immersive, 3D Swirl ads available for all Display and Video 360 Campaigns.
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Twitter Provides New Data on the Resurgent Conversation Around Sports [Infographic]
Twitter has provides some new info on the resurgent sports conversation on the platform as several major leagues look to get back to play.
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Amid More Questions About Data-Sharing, TikTok Releases Latest Transparency Report
With several nations reportedly weighing a ban on TikTok, following India's removal of the app, the platform has shared its latest report into official content removal and takedown requests.
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WhatsApp Adds QR Codes for Businesses and Catalog Links to Simplify Sharing
WhatsApp has added two new two new tools to help businesses promote their WhatsApp presence: QR codes for businesses and catalog links for sharing product listings.
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Facebook Removes More Accounts Due to Manipulation Efforts, Including New Push by Right-Wing ‘Proud Boys’
Facebook has removed another set of accounts for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior', including a new group linked to the right-wing Proud Boys in the US.
Facebook Adds New, Free Courses in Effective Community Management
Facebook has added a new Community Management education stream to its free Blueprint program.
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Google Adds New Knowledge Panel Insights to Google Image Results for Added Context
Google is adding new Knowledge Panel information listings to Google Images results, helping to provide more context about visual entries.
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Twitter’s Working on a New Subscription Service, Which Could Provide New Options for Prominent Users
A new job posting has pointed to Twitter's development of a new, subscription-based offering – though how that would function is unclear.
TikTok Opens its Self-Serve Ad Platform to All Businesses
TikTok is opening its platform up to all advertisers with its new, self-serve ad buying platform.
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Facebook’s Civil Rights Audit Raises Significant Concerns with the Platform’s Political Policy Approach
An audit of Facebook's approach to civil rights has raised serious concerns with the platform's policies, in particular, it's decision not to fact-check political ads or take action on comments from political leaders.
Instagram Gives All Users the Option to Pin Post Comments
After testing it out over the last few months, Instagram will now enable all users to pin up to three comments on their posts.
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YouTube Launches New ‘Analytics for Artists’ to Provide More Insight for Musicians
YouTube has launched a new 'Analytics for Artists' dashboard which will help musicians better understand how their content is used across the platform.
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WhatsApp’s Rolling Out Dark Mode for its Web Version
WhatsApp is now rolling out its dark mode option for web users, after launching it in the app back in March.
source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/whatsapps-rolling-out-dark-mode-for-its-web-version/581181/
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Google Adds New Prediction and Trend Tools to Help Maximize Ad Campaigns
Google is adding some new tools to help advertisers maximize their ad campaigns, including trend-based recommendations and insights into Smart Bidding.
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YouTube’s Adding More Ads, with Mid-Roll Breaks Available in Shorter Videos
YouTube will make 8-minute videos eligible for mid-roll ads, while also adding mid-roll ad breaks to more videos.
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Snapchat Shares New Data on Sports Engagement Among Users
Snapchat has published new research into how users engage with sports content in the app.
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Instagram Launches Test of New ‘Shops’ Tab with Selected Users
Instagram has launched a global test of its new Shops tab, which, eventually, will make it easier for users to buy direct from businesses in the app.
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How to Manage Negative Social Media Comments [Infographic]
At some stage, all social media managers will need to deal with negative comments. Here's a simple overview of how to address them.
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On Page SEO: The Key Considerations for Ranking Higher on Google [Infographic]
Looking to improve your Google search rankings? Here's a handy checklist of key on-page SEO considerations to keep in mind.
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An Overview of Effective Live-Streaming for Nonprofit Organizations
With live video consumption on the rise, and in-person events off the cards, here's an overview of how nonprofits can make best use of live-streaming for their fundraising efforts.
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TikTok, China and the New Data Battleground
With concerns rising about China's recent actions in India and Hong Kong, concerns around data gathering by social apps has also come into focus.
source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-china-and-the-new-data-battleground/581092/
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How to Boost Your eCommerce Sales With an Effective Lead Nurturing Campaign [Infographic]
A lead nurturing program can help to maximize your sales pipeline – check out these lead nurturing tips.
Managing Cybersecurity and Other Concerns Amid the Work from Home Shift [Infographic]
The shift to work from home will have various implications for businesses – here's an overview of some of the key challenges and considerations.
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6 Facebook Ad Mistakes That Can Sink Your Marketing Budget (and How to Avoid Them)
Facebook ads can be a powerful outreach and promotion option – but there are some key mistakes that you need to avoid.
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How to make your computer faster absolutely free
Here is how:
- First go to your windows search bar and type ‘maintenance’ then click on a pop-up that says ‘security and maintenance’ on the right side.
- Click on the drop-down under maintenance first click on change management settings to make sure to allow scheduled maintenance every day and it was a run recently click on start maintenance.
- It will say maintenance of progress and all optimize your computer for Speed and reliability.
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How B2B Marketers Make Webinars Work Up, Down and Beyond the Sales Funnel [Infographic]
Webinars can be a great way to boost brand awareness, but they can also serve valuable and important purpose in various stages of the buying journey.
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How to Design Compelling Facebook and Instagram Ads That Convert [Infographic]
Looking to improve your Facebook and Instagram ad performance? Check out these tips.
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Facebook Adds New Prompts to Urge Mask Use in the US as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Facebook is adding new prompts on both Facebook and Instagram to urge mask use in the US, as COVID-19 cases reach new highs.
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LinkedIn Adds New Analytics Tools for Company Pages, New Process to Limit Page Follow Invites
LinkedIn has rolled out a range of new tweaks, including new Follower analytics for company pages, a new audio option for pronunciation on user profiles, and a new limit on company page invites.
Instagram is Testing a Full-Screen Stories Display as Stories Usage Continues to Rise
Get ready for the next level of the Instagram Stories takeover…
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TikTok Shares New Overview of ‘Unique Opportunities for Brands’ on its Platform [Infographic]
TikTok has shared a new collection of notes on how brands can utilize its platform to best effect.
WhatsApp Launches Animated Stickers, QR Codes and New Video Call Options
WhatsApp has announced a range of new, interactive tools, including animated stickers, QR codes, new dark mode options, and more
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Google Adds Auto-Generated ‘Smart Replies’ to YouTube Studio
Google is adding its auto-generated 'Smart Replies', which provide quick response options based on machine learning, to YouTube Studio to help creators engage with their communities.
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Facebook Adds Custom Audience Creation Options Based on Shopping Activity
In anticipation of its coming Shops option, Facebook has added some handy new custom audience creation options.
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Facebook Outlines Efforts to Address Hate Speech as #StopHateforProfit Campaign Goes Into Effect
Facebook is working to reassure advertisers of its efforts to address hate speech on the eve of the #StopHateforProfit campaign launch.
The Race to Develop AR and VR Wearables is Heating Up with New Advances from Facebook and Google
Both Facebook and Google have taken new strides towards developing next gen wearables for AR and VR.
Facebook Removes Over 400 Groups Linked to Violent ‘Boogaloo’ Movement in the US
Facebook has removed a cluster of Pages and groups linked to the violent 'boogaloo' movement, which has been gaining increased traction in the US.
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LinkedIn Launches New ‘Support’ Reaction, New Tools to Provide Assistance for Job Seekers
LinkedIn has added some new tools to help people provide support and assistance to others within their professional networks.
Facebook Announces News Feed Algorithm Update to Put More Emphasis on Original Quality News Content
Facebook has announced a new News Feed algorithm update to help boost original news reporting, and improve the flow of quality information through its network.
Google Expands eCommerce Connection with Free Product Listings in Search
Google will make its product listings in search available for free, expanding its eCommerce connection potential.
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Reddit Updates Policies Around Hate Speech, Will Remove Around 2,000 Subreddits as a Result
After users called on Reddit to do more to address hate speech, in response to the #BlackLivesMatter protests, the platform has today announced a new set of rules.
Facebook Expands Creator Monetization Program, Adds New Analytics Tools and Ad Options
Facebook has announced a range of new tools to help creators monetize their Facebook content, while also enabling more people to apply for monetization capacity.
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More Brands Join Facebook Ad Boycott, As #StopHateforProfit Campaign Looks to Expand Globally
Brands continue to join the Facebook ad boycott in protest against the company's perceived inaction over hate speech on its platform.
Indian Government Bans 59 Chinese Apps, Including TikTok, Amid Ongoing Hostility Between the Nations
The Indian Government has dealt a major blow to TikTok, banning it, along with many other Chinese apps, due to ongoing tensions between the nations.
12 Reasons to Integrate Visual Content into Your Marketing Campaigns [Infographic]
Your visual elements play a key role in maximizing your digital marketing performance – take a look at these stats.
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LinkedIn Publishes New Data on How the Tech Conversation is Evolving During COVID-19 [Infographic]
With businesses now relying on their tech infrastructure more than ever before, LinkedIn has published a new overview of how the tech discussion is evolving.