Twitter will remove all legacy blue checkmarks “in a few months,” according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk. “The way in which they were given out was corrupt and nonsensical,” tweeted Musk. Continue reading

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Twitter will remove all legacy blue checkmarks “in a few months,” according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk. “The way in which they were given out was corrupt and nonsensical,” tweeted Musk. Continue reading
Alongside of the relaunch of Twitter Blue, Twitter’s controversial subscription service, Twitter has begun rolling out a new offering called Blue for Business that adds a gold checkmark to company accounts. On a support page, Twitter says Blue for Business, which is...
Twitter has announced that Community Notes are now visible around the world. Community Notes, which was previously known as Birdwatch, is the social media giant’s crowdsourced fact-checking system. Continue reading
Meta has announced a new set of creator monetization incentives and tools just in time for the holidays, which focus specifically on its Stars creator donation process, while it’s also working to improve its payout systems to get money to creators faster, and improve...
After Twitter suspended its $8 verification plan early last month, just days after its initial launch, it’s now planning to restart the program once again, though with one significant tweak. Continue reading
In news that won’t have a huge impact, but does hold a level of symbolic relevance, Twitter has today announced that Moments are no more. Continue reading
This could be a very handy option for social media managers – Meta is currently rolling out the capacity to run ads on Facebook and Instagram that target your Instagram followers. Continue reading
LinkedIn has announced some updated ad targeting options, as it works to align with evolving privacy regulations, while still providing optimal reach options for brand partners. Continue reading
Snap is holding its annual Lens Fest event today, where it’s already provided a range of new insights into key AR advances, and how Snapchat is aligning with the next digital connectivity shift. Continue reading
YouTube has announced a range of new tweaks and updates, which are actually fairly significant, in different ways, but particularly if you’re looking to make Shorts a focus heading into the new year. Continue reading
Avatar personalization is increasingly becoming a new form of expression, and a new opportunity for brands, and Snapchat, via its popular Bitmoji avatars, is looking to latch onto this shift by incorporating new digital clothing options into its offering. Continue...
We’re adding more to the creator analytics we launched earlier this year and bringing you deeper insights into your audience, as well as the ability to see your top performing posts. So as you share helpful knowledge, ideas, and advice, you'll learn more about what’s...