Social Media News

New Reports Underline Facebook's Role in Exacerbating Political Divides - But Will Facebook ...

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:26:23 GMT

Does Facebook benefit from divisive content? The evidence suggests it does - and now, Facebook needs to do something about it.

YouTube Will Stop Sending Email Notifications to Alert Channel Subscribers to New Content

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:29:39 GMT

YouTube is removing its email notifications for new content uploads after finding that only 0.1% of them were ever read.

Facebook Announces New Group to Develop its In-App Payment Options

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:54:33 GMT

Facebook has set up a new, internal group which will manage all aspects of the company's in-stream payment initiatives as it looks to expand its eCommerce tools.

LinkedIn Publishes New Guide on How to Make Best Use of its Platform

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:20:00 GMT

LinkedIn has published a new guide to help social media managers make the most of the various tools at their disposal on the platform.

TikTok Announces First Recipients of Funding via its New Creator Fund

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:53:54 GMT

After announcing its Creator Fund to pay top creators last month, TikTok has now announced the first round of recipients.

TikTok Takeover Update: Twitter Looking for a Way In, Microsoft Facing Staff Backlash

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:01:45 GMT

As negotiations continue in the potential sell-off of TikTok, various new considerations are emerging.

The Power of Video: 44 Stats for Marketers & Business Owners in 2020 [Infographic]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

What types of videos see the most engagement online, and how can you maximize your video use? Check out these insights.

The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image Sizes in 2020 [Infographic]

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Ensure your posted images look their best with this platform-by-platform overview of optimal image sizes.

How to Improve Your SEO Strategy Using Anchor Text Optimization [Infographic]

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Using the right anchors can help maximize your SEO efforts - here are some tips.

Facebook Releases Limited Version of New Gaming App on iOS Due to App Store Regulations

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 21:19:49 GMT

Facebook has launched its new Facebook Gaming app on iOS, though in a slightly different form to the Android version.

Facebook Adds New Sponsored Post Options for Groups

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:41:24 GMT

Facebook is adding a new sponsored post option for groups, providing new ways for group admins to make money, and for brands to connect with engaged audiences.

TikTok Stands Firm as White House Makes September Deal Deadline Official

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:55:59 GMT

After The White House issued an Executive Order which will essentially see TikTok banned if it's not sold to a US business, TikTok has criticized the Government's process, and threatened legal recourse.

Twitter Shares New Data on Latest Conversation Trends Around COVID-19 [Infographic]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:13:48 GMT

Twitter has published a new listing of trending topics in the US amid the varying approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Snapchat Adds New Voter Registration Tools Ahead of the 2020 US Election

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:37:37 GMT

Snapchat is rolling out some new voter registration tools as part of its efforts to encourage civic participation among its user base.

Facebook Promotes the Use of Hashtags on Posts - But Will it Improve Post Reach?

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:15:35 GMT

Facebook is once again pushing the use of hashtags on posts - but do Facebook searchers actually care?

YouTube Publishes New Data on Rising Trends During COVID-19

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:45:32 GMT

YouTube has published a new set of insights into rising topic trends during COVID-19, which were interestingly reflected across regions.

Google Expands Audio Advertising Options to Help Brands Tap Into Increased Audio Engagement

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:24:10 GMT

Google is adding a range of new audio ad options as more consumers turn to podcasts, digital radio and other streaming options.

Facebook Launches New $25 Million Program to Support Black Creators

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:53:14 GMT

Facebook has announced a new, $25 million fund to help black creators maximize their online presence.

TikTok Will Build a $500m Data Center in Ireland as Buy-Out Negotiations Continue

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:31:09 GMT

TikTok is building a new data center to house information in European users as Microsoft widens the scope of its potential deal for the platform.

Twitter Adds New Labels to Accounts from State-Affiliated Media

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:46:59 GMT

Twitter will now label accounts that represent state-affiliated media, in order to better inform users about the content being shared by these accounts.