Despite facing an array of challenges – which, at times, threatened the app’s very existence – TikTok has continued to grow in 2020 and looks set to become an even more important, and influential platform in the year ahead. But while TikTok has seemingly avoided a ban in the US (for now), the app remains … Read more
Despite facing an array of challenges – which, at times, threatened the app’s very existence – TikTok has continued to grow in 2020 and looks set to become an even more important, and influential platform in the year ahead. But while TikTok has seemingly avoided a ban in the US (for now), the app remains … Read more
This seems like the most logical way for Facebook to close out 2020. Last week, reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong shared images of a new look Facebook Help Center, with updated controls tools to help users find the answers they need. The update was later confirmed by Facebook – as explained by Facebook’s Alexandru Voica: “We redesigned the … Read more
Negative self-comparison is one of the biggest risks for young people online, and the availability of advanced photo editing and image-altering tools now means that many of the photos of people you see posted are not realistic depictions of what they actually look like. That can have serious impacts, and recently, a UK MP called for … Read more
Snapchat has shared some new insights into the latest consumption trends, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic, but Snapchat says are set to remain in place as the next generation of consumers becomes increasingly influential in buying decisions. As per Snapchat: “The events of 2020 changed the way we work, shop, and stay in touch, creating what … Read more
Time for your annual reminder that children are earning way more than you, and having more fun doing it also. Well, one child in particular – Forbes has published its annual listing of the top earners on YouTube, which, once again, is lead by Ryan Kaji, of the ever-popular channel ‘Ryan’s World‘, who is now only 9 … Read more
Instagram’s recent keyword search change may not be the platform’s “sexiest” update, but it is a very useful one. As marketers, we’ve all been waiting for this one, because this update may help your posts get found even if you haven’t used a specific hashtag – which has been the only way to really search for … Read more
Many things have changed over the last 12 months, with the COVID-19 pandemic having a major impact on how we work, play – really, how we do everything. Two business sectors specifically impacted by the pandemic have been hospitality – and restaurants specifically – and home entertainment. Restaurants have had to quickly pivot to put … Read more
As we approach the New Year, and news of approved vaccines is starting to filter through, it feels like we’re reaching the next stage, that the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel is now within view. But that doesn’t, unfortunately, mean that we’re any safer from the virus – and right now, many … Read more
AR is set to become a much bigger focus in 2021, with Facebook and Apple both looking to release their respective AR glasses on the market. That will add a new dimension to AR usage – but even without that next stage, AR tools are already advancing fast, and becoming more accessible as a marketing option. Leading that charge is … Read more