X has added a new way to help users navigate longer videos in the app, with uploaders now able to add timestamp links to their attached clips. Continue reading
X Launches Timestamp Links for Video Uploads
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LinkedIn Says Past Carousel Posts Will Be Deleted Next Month
A quick reminder: LinkedIn is getting rid of carousel posts, profile videos, and its in-image linking option shortly, which, evidently, will also result in the removal of previously posted carousels, and the de-activation of in-image links. Continue reading
X Adds New Live Stream Chat Display for Gaming Streamers
A thing that concerns me about Elon Musk’s vision for X is that he doesn’t seem entirely realistic about the platform’s current state, which doesn’t bode well for its future development. Continue reading
LinkedIn Adds Relationship Management Elements to Sales Navigator
LinkedIn continues to double, and triple-down on AI, this time in its Sales Navigator platform, with two new additions designed to help marketers hone in on more viable prospects. Continue reading
Meta and Amazon Team up on New In-App Shopping Feature on Facebook & Instagram
Meta may have abandoned its efforts around live shopping on Facebook and Instagram, but the social networking company still believes in its apps’ potential as a shopping platform. Continue reading
Meta Outlines New Rules on the Use of AI-Generated Content in Political Ads
After updating its terms around the use of AI in political ads earlier this week, Meta has now clarified its stance, with a new set of rules around the use of generative AI in certain promotions. Continue reading
Instagram Will Now Let You Highlight Post Replies in Stories
Instagram has added another new interaction option, this time via a new way to share post replies to IG Stories, which could help to drive more community engagement. Continue reading
TikTok is Shutting Down its Creator Fund in Favor of its Newer Creativity Program
TikTok has announced that it’s shutting down its original $1 billion Creator Fund and shifting the focus to its newer Creativity Program. Starting December 16 Continue reading
YouTube to Test Generative AI Features, Including a Comments Summarizer and Conversational Tool
YouTube will begin to experiment with new generative AI features, the company announced. Continue reading
Facebook is Helping Creators Test Content and Earn Rewards
We’re announcing new ways for creators to test their content and understand performance to grow on Facebook. All of this is made possible in professional dashboard, our one-stop-shop for all creator resources. Continue reading
Threads Rolls Out New Updates, Including Improved Web Posting Options
Threads continues to roll out new updates, as it works to provide feature parity with X, and capitalize on rising interest. Continue reading
Instagram Adds Song Lyrics Display in Reels Clips
Instagram will now enable you to add song lyrics to Reels, as you already can in Stories, which will provide another music engagement option in the app. Continue reading