Instagram Rolls Out Branded Content Ads for Reels
New ways for brands, creators to discover, connect with each other are being tested.
Instagram: How to Use the Dune Chat Theme
The theme adds a desert background to conversations.
Messenger From Facebook: How to Use the Spooky Space Chat Theme
Users can celebrate Halloween in their conversations.
Apple’s iOS 14.5 Takes a Bite Out of Snap’s Q3 2021 Revenue
Snapchat’s parent posted 57% year-over-year growth but fell short of projections.
Facebook’s Commerce & Ads IP Tool Is Now Brand Rights Protection
The ability to search and report Instagram accounts and posts was added.
Can Donald Trump Re-Establish a Presence on Social Media With Truth Social?
The SPAC-backed Trump Media & Technology Group is rolling out the app in beta next month.
TikTok Videos Go Long and Its Community Responds
There have been over 5 billion views globally of fare exceeding one minute.
Messenger From Facebook Adds Group Effects for Video Calls, Rooms
All participants are augmented simultaneously.
PayPal Reportedly Eyes $45B Acquisition of Pinterest
The payments and ecommerce giant looks to add the visual search and shopping social platform.
Facebook Continues Efforts to Help SMBs Prep for Holiday Shopping Season
Audio and video calling in Messenger, more access to Live Audio Rooms.
Facebook Gaming Expands Cloud Library to More Than 45 Games
Gameloft, Jam City and My.Games are behind the newest additions.
Will TikTok Users Scream When They Hear Ghostface?
Paramount Pictures, Spyglass Media Group back the reboot of the iconic horror flick with a text-to-speech option.
Community Chest: Twitter Scoops Up Team From Chat App Sphere
They will work on Communities, creators, DMs, tweets.
Merch Table: Shopify Integrated Into Spotify for Artists
Musicians can feature items from their stores on the ecommerce platform directly on their profiles on the streaming network.
Facebook Elevate Campaign Strives to Bring Awareness ‘To New Heights’
The social network’s initiative supports Black and Hispanic/Latinx business owners.