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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Looking to make that last-minute push for your Christmas campaigns, or planning your marketing approach ahead of what will be a very different New Year’s celebration? This week, Snapchat has provided some new insight into how its users are approaching the holiday season, which could have some bearing on how marketers angle their campaigns for such. First…
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…