While there’s no doubting the popularity of TikTok, as reflected in the apps rapid, ongoing growth around the world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to know what the future holds for the app, with various investigations and considerations in play that threaten to stop the platform in its tracks and relegate it to the history books with…
And this week, the first Snapchat Mini is going live, with Headspace launching its new mindfulness and meditation tool. Back in June, at its 2020 Partner Summit, Snapchat previewed its upcoming ‘Snapchat Minis’, which are essentially micro-versions of full apps, built within Snapchat. As you can see here, Snapchat Minis provide a new way for app developers to reach…
Facebook’s ‘Summer of Support’ business training and insights program is entering its final weeks, and this week’s sessions cover a range of helpful elements for businesses, including Facebook’s evolving eCommerce options, how to utilize the Facebook Pixel for data tracking, creating better videos ads, and more. Here’s what’s on the agenda this week: Moving Forward – Join…
New LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky has come in at a tough time for the company, and after just two months in the top job, he’s been forced to announce significant lay-offs at the professional social network due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. As explained by Roslansky: “To continue adapting and accelerating the company as we have been, we…
As Twitter works to improve its approach to hate speech, the platform has today announced a new crackdown on right-wing conspiracy group ‘QAnon’. In addition, Twitter says that it will: “Permanently suspend accounts Tweeting about these topics that we know are engaged in violations of our multi-account policy, coordinating abuse around individual victims, or are attempting to…
In another concerning sign for TikTok, the US House of Representatives voted on Monday to have the app banned from all Government-issued devices, due to concerns around data collection and potential spying by Chinese authorities. As reported by Politico: “Lawmakers voted 336-71 to pass the proposal, offered by Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), as part of a…
Instagram is rolling out a new personal fundraiser option to help people and businesses raise money for selected causes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As explained by Instagram: “Starting today, we’re rolling out a new way to raise money for a personal cause, like yourself, your small business, a friend or a cause that’s important to you. We’ll begin…
Snapchat has reported its Q2 2020 performance update, showing increases in both users and revenue, and, in general, positive signs for the ongoing steady growth of the platform. First off, on users, Snapchat added 9 million new daily active users for the quarter and is now up to 238 million DAU. As you can see from…
When you consider the rapid adaptation of technology over time, you would expect that another social media platform would have risen up and taken the mantle in recent years, but Facebook, the looming giant in the space, has remained the most stable and powerful, seeing off all challengers thus far. According to Sprout Social’s ‘2020 critical social…
Facebook is rolling out a new set of updates for its professional Workplace platform, including an update for its Workplace Chat app, and dark mode options for the app. As shared by Facebook’s EMEA communications lead Alexandru Voica, the main addition is the updated Chat app. As explained by Voica: “The new Workplace Chat iOS app will be easier…