LinkedIn’s Initial ‘Funny’ Reaction Rollout

LinkedIn has been dropping hints about its upcoming ‘Funny’ react and now it’s finally here, with some users seeing the new alert in the app. Yep, you heard it right, you can select a new ‘Funny’ reaction on LinkedIn posts, on top of six other reaction options that are already available. To be clear, the Funny react is gradually […]

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Snapchat’s New ‘Snapchat+’ Subscription Service

Amid rising revenue pressures, which forced the company to issue a profit warning to the SEC last month, Snapchat is exploring a new potential monetization pathway with a new subscription service that it aptly calls ‘Snapchat+’. This could give users access to a new range of exclusive and experimental app features and tools. Hit That Subscribe Button […]

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TikTok Full Merger of US User Data to US-Based Systems

After being scrutinized for years over its supposed potential to be used as a surveillance tool by the Chinese Government, TikTok has finally announced that it has completed its migration of US user data to Oracle servers, ensuring that US info remains separate from its Chinese parent company. As TikTok explains, its US user data has thus far been stored in […]

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Pinterest x Tastemade

As part of its continued effort to expand its network of creators, providing more exposure opportunities for listed products, Pinterest is announcing a new strategic partnership with lifestyle content platform Tastemade, which will see both platforms work together on new scripted shows, live-stream programming, and in-person events around the world. As Pinterest explains: “Today, we’re announcing a […]

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Multiple Platforms to Sign New EU Misinformation Rules

Amid the ongoing debate around the impact of misinformation shared online and the role that social media has played in the spreading of false narratives, a new anti-disinformation push in Europe could play a big role in improving detection and response across the biggest digital media platforms. Vs Fake News The Financial Times reports that Google, […]

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Multiple Platforms to Sign New EU Misinformation Rules

Amid the ongoing debate around the impact of misinformation shared online and the role that social media has played in the spreading of false narratives, a new anti-disinformation push in Europe could play a big role in improving detection and response across the biggest digital media platforms. Vs Fake News The Financial Times reports that Google, […]

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Multiple Platforms to Sign New EU Misinformation Rules

Amid the ongoing debate around the impact of misinformation shared online and the role that social media has played in the spreading of false narratives, a new anti-disinformation push in Europe could play a big role in improving detection and response across the biggest digital media platforms. Vs Fake News The Financial Times reports that Google, […]

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TikTok Adds New Screen Time Breaks

TikTok has added some new tools to help users track and manage the time they spend on the app, with ‘Break Reminders’ to limit the endless scrolling on various Feeds and pages. There’s also a new dashboard for monitoring screen time. It may not sound like any major was added, but these new quality of life […]

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LinkedIn Launches New ‘Business Manager’

LinkedIn’s adding a couple of new tools to help marketers maximize their brand building and lead generation efforts, including a new Business Manager dashboard, a new B2B-aligned LinkedIn native consultancy, and updated CRM and API integrations. If it sounds like a lot for a single plate, that’s because it is, which isn’t a bad thing in this […]

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On Tracking TikTok and The Like

With over a billion users and counting – 105 million in North America alone – TikTok has become the centerpiece of cross-generational conversations, pop culture references, general daily use, and more. If looked at from a bird’s-eye-view, it’s not surprising why our dopamine-driven brains have registered accounts in droves. However, TikTok would not be the […]

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