While negotiations over the future of TikTok in the US are still ongoing, and could still result in a national ban, Pakistan has today announced that it’s moving to ban the app – though not for the same reasons as the proposed US action. As reported by TechCrunch, Pakistan’s Telecommunication Authority posted this notice earlier today: “In view of [a] …
Today is Coming Out Day, which celebrates the LGBTQ community, and acceptance of gender and identity. And to mark the event, Facebook has announced a range of new features and presentations which will enable people to learn more, and participate via their Facebook and Instagram presence. First off, Facebook is adding some new guides on Instagram to assist…
With just 25 days to go until the US Presidential election, Twitter has announced a range of new measures designed to stop the spread of misinformation, including significant design changes that have been built into the tweet process, which should prompt users to think twice before amplifying certain messages. The major, functional change is that from October 20th…
With people looking for new ways to connect amid the COVID-19 lockdowns, Facebook recently announced a new ‘Watch Together’ feature for Messenger, which enables Messenger users to host video watch parties, via video call or Messenger Rooms, with up to 50 friends at a time within the app. As you can see in this sequence, with…
Facebook has announced the removal of its 28-day attribution window option for Facebook ads, which will mean that advertisers will no longer be able to track direct actions based on their campaigns over a longer period. Facebook’s attribution models enable advertisers to measure specific responses to their campaigns, based on rules set by the advertiser. “For example,…
LinkedIn has added some new measures designed to better protect users from inappropriate comments and content, while it’s also updated its Professional Community Policies to better reflect member expectations of professionalism and respect in communications across the platform. First off, on individual content warnings and actions – from this week, LinkedIn members who have had their content removed due…
With the holiday shopping season about to hit, all the major social platforms will be rolling out new tools and features to help businesses maximize their seasonal promotions, and ideally, re-coup what they can after a massively interrupted year. This week, Pinterest has outlined its latest tools to help businesses tap into the rising number of online…
Two years on from its launch, Instagram’s long-form video platform, IGTV, is still yet to gain significant traction, but it is becoming a more popular destination and seeing more usage as people look for entertainment alternatives. Last year, Instagram added IGTV previews to the main feed, which saw IGTV usage increase jump by some 300%, while…
If you’re looking to increase your brand presence on Instagram, giveaways can be a good way to get your posts in front of more people and showcase both your products and your account. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about it – done right, Instagram giveaways can be effective, and…
After making its Google Shopping product listings available for free for US businesses back in April, the search giant is now expanding its free display options to businesses in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, while it’s also adding new tools to help SMBs get back on track amid the impacts of COVID-19. Up until recently,…