Meta Tests Removal of Canadian News Content

Meta’s getting serious about its threats to remove Canadian news publishers from its apps, as a result of Canada’s proposed Online News Act. Meta is now conducting live tests to see how things will look without Canadian outlets in its apps to ensure that it can effectively implement a ban, in case the act is […]

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WhatsApp’s New ‘Security Hub’

WhatsApp has launched a new Security Hub mini-site, which provides a complete overview of the various safety and security tools available in the app, to help you manage your WhatsApp experience. To be fair, WhatsApp is already a more secure platform as opposed to others that offer the same features and functionality, so to see […]

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Two More Twitter Executive Casualties

Despite Twitter’s repeated claims that it has managed to reduce abuse, hate speech, and whatnot under Elon Musk’s leadership, signs continue to seep from Twitter HQ that the app continues to struggle with the opposite. Just this week, Twitter lost two (2) executives that had been in charge of trust and safety on the platform, […]

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The Power of Pinterest Positivity

Name a person you know who doesn’t enjoy a good Endorphin or Serotonin rush. It’s hard, isn’t it? When people feel better, dare we say when they’re feeling ‘good’, they’re more likely to spend more money, especially on impulse. This isn’t a major revelation by now, but it could point to new opportunities for your […]

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New Snap Pride Month Activations

Snapchat won’t tolerate playing just second-fiddle to TikTok when it comes to inclusivity. To keep up, Snap has recently announced a new slate of activations for Pride Month, which includes a series of Spotlight challenges, Bitmoji clothing, new AR elements, and more. It’s Pride Month, so expect some colorful seasonal gimmicks. Snap Pride 2023 To […]

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Meta’s New Quest 3 VR Headset Preview

Could this be the X-factor that Meta has been long searching for that brings VR into the mainstream? Especially for Oculus OGs and VR enthusiasts, Meta has recently previewed its new Quest 3 VR headsets, which will be available in stores this Fall, with a 128GB version starting at $499.99. New Quest Accepted As outlined […]

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TikTok’s 2023 Holiday Marketing Playbook

Time flies so fast – it’s already half of the year! What that means is that it’s time to start planning your holiday campaigns to ensure that you have everything set and ready to maximize your sales results this coming holiday season. True, while there are still roughly 6 months left before the most festive […]

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Meta Threatens to Ban News Content in CA

It’s banning left and right in the US. Seriously, why can’t they push the same to change stipulations under the 2nd amendment? Anyhow, California is possibly in hot water with Meta since it’s considering a new ‘Journalism Preservation Act’, which would essentially force Meta to pay for news content that users share on Facebook. Meta […]

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2023 TikTok Pride Month Programming

TikTok is taking pride in celebrating Pride Month, with the app introducing a range of in-app and physical activations that will highlight LGBTQ creators and their work. We believe that even before the pandemic, hybrid interactions (i.e. in-app/live) have been a thing, with the whole ‘new normal’ having greatly exacerbated the idea, but for good […]

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Snapchat Launches New AR Learning Hub

Looking to improve your understanding of AR and how to build your own AR experiences for yourself and your business? Honestly, you should be if you don’t already. On that note, this should help – today, Snapchat has launched a new Snap AR Learning Hub, which will provide a new way to learn the fundamentals […]

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