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BeReal expands its advertising rollout to the UK and EMEA

BeReal expands its advertising rollout to the UK and EMEA

December 4, 2024

Bluesky claims it's outperforming X and Threads in driving publisher engagement

Bluesky claims it's outperforming X and Threads in driving publisher engagement

December 3, 2024

X will let Shopify merchants in the U.S. and Canada match their ad spending

X will let Shopify merchants in the U.S. and Canada match their ad spending

November 27, 2024

Bluesky says it has no plans to introduce ads to the platform

Bluesky says it has no plans to introduce ads to the platform

November 27, 2024

Bluesky reaches 20 million users as it competes with Threads and X

Bluesky reaches 20 million users as it competes with Threads and X

November 25, 2024

Meta now uses a new AI system to recommend ads to users

Meta now uses a new AI system to recommend ads to users

November 22, 2024

LinkedIn reports a 76% surge in global marketing job postings

LinkedIn reports a 76% surge in global marketing job postings

November 21, 2024

Snapchat launches ‘Sponsored Snaps’ ads in users’ chat tab

Snapchat launches ‘Sponsored Snaps’ ads in users’ chat tab

November 20, 2024

TikTok launches 'Symphony Creative Studio' to generate videos from product information

TikTok launches 'Symphony Creative Studio' to generate videos from product information

November 18, 2024

Threads gains 15 million new sign-ups in November

Threads gains 15 million new sign-ups in November

November 15, 2024

Report: Meta will launch ads on Threads in early 2025

Report: Meta will launch ads on Threads in early 2025

November 14, 2024

TikTok tests product link integration from affiliate partners

TikTok tests product link integration from affiliate partners

November 13, 2024

Meta cut subscription prices by 40% for EU users on Facebook and Instagram

Meta cut subscription prices by 40% for EU users on Facebook and Instagram

November 12, 2024

Meta plans to launch ‘less personalized ads’ for EU users

Meta plans to launch ‘less personalized ads’ for EU users

November 12, 2024

Canada orders shutdown of TikTok’s offices amid national security concerns

Canada orders shutdown of TikTok’s offices amid national security concerns

November 11, 2024

Australia proposes a 16-year age limit for children on social media

Australia proposes a 16-year age limit for children on social media

November 11, 2024

Study: LinkedIn videos triple text post performance

Study: LinkedIn videos triple text post performance

November 11, 2024

Meta’s new ‘Flexible Media’ selects and places ad media across different placements

Meta’s new ‘Flexible Media’ selects and places ad media across different placements

November 6, 2024

TikTok plans to connect creators with manufacturers to sell products

TikTok plans to connect creators with manufacturers to sell products

November 4, 2024

Instagram adjusts video quality based on engagement and Internet speed

Instagram adjusts video quality based on engagement and Internet speed

November 1, 2024

Meta’s Q3 ad revenue drives record quarterly growth

Meta’s Q3 ad revenue drives record quarterly growth

October 31, 2024

LinkedIn launches post boosting feature for lead generation

LinkedIn launches post boosting feature for lead generation

October 31, 2024

Meta develops an AI search engine to compete with Google and Microsoft’s Bing

Meta develops an AI search engine to compete with Google and Microsoft’s Bing

October 29, 2024

X launches an AI-powered ad platform for small and medium businesses

X launches an AI-powered ad platform for small and medium businesses

October 28, 2024

Meta enables automatic ad adjustments without advertisers’ approval

Meta enables automatic ad adjustments without advertisers’ approval

October 23, 2024

X rolls out its trend analysis tool, 'Radar,' to more Premium+ users

X rolls out its trend analysis tool, 'Radar,' to more Premium+ users

October 21, 2024

Adam Mosseri: Carousel posts drive higher reach than single-photo posts on Instagram

Adam Mosseri: Carousel posts drive higher reach than single-photo posts on Instagram

October 18, 2024

LinkedIn expands video options to boost live event promotions

LinkedIn expands video options to boost live event promotions

October 17, 2024

Reddit expands ad keyword targeting for advertisers to display ads in feeds

Reddit expands ad keyword targeting for advertisers to display ads in feeds

October 14, 2024

Meta rolls out a new feature for brands to add creator content into collections ads

Meta rolls out a new feature for brands to add creator content into collections ads

October 14, 2024

Meta introduces new brand safety tools and ad placement controls for advertisers

October 11, 2024

Snapchat tests ‘Sponsored Snaps’ ads in users’ inbox

Snapchat tests ‘Sponsored Snaps’ ads in users’ inbox

October 9, 2024

Meta launches generative AI feature that creates videos from still images

Meta launches generative AI feature that creates videos from still images

October 9, 2024

TikTok launches ‘Smart+’ AI tool for user targeting and ad creation

TikTok launches ‘Smart+’ AI tool for user targeting and ad creation

October 8, 2024

TikTok's Parent Company, ByteDance boosts web scraping efforts with its tool, Bytespider

TikTok's Parent Company, ByteDance boosts web scraping efforts with its tool, Bytespider

October 7, 2024

Facebook tests a new ‘Local Tab’ feature that brings content in one place for U.S. users

Facebook tests a new ‘Local Tab’ feature that brings content in one place for U.S. users

October 7, 2024

Meta launches ‘Movie Gen’ to create short videos from text prompts

Meta launches ‘Movie Gen’ to create short videos from text prompts

October 4, 2024

Reddit expands AI-powered translations to 35 new countries

Reddit expands AI-powered translations to 35 new countries

September 30, 2024

TikTok launches ‘Search Ads Campaign’ for U.S. advertisers to target users in search results

TikTok launches ‘Search Ads Campaign’ for U.S. advertisers to target users in search results

September 25, 2024

Meta adds new ad formats that display promotional offers on Instagram Reels

Meta adds new ad formats that display promotional offers on Instagram Reels

September 17, 2024

SocialAI is a new, Twitter-like diary app where bots reply to your posts

SocialAI is a new, Twitter-like diary app where bots reply to your posts

September 13, 2024

Reddit launches TikTok and Meta-like ‘ads inspiration library’ to help marketers find top ads

Reddit launches TikTok and Meta-like ‘ads inspiration library’ to help marketers find top ads

September 13, 2024

Meta could be preparing to launch new ad placements

Meta could be preparing to launch new ad placements

September 9, 2024

TikTok announces multi-year partnership extension with NFL

TikTok announces multi-year partnership extension with NFL

September 6, 2024

Snap announces focus on ad business following a 48% stock drop

Snap announces focus on ad business following a 48% stock drop

September 5, 2024

Instagram enables users to comment directly on Stories

Instagram enables users to comment directly on Stories

September 4, 2024

Canva raises subscription prices by 300% for Teams users

Canva raises subscription prices by 300% for Teams users

September 4, 2024

Bluesky gains over 2 million new users following X’s shutdown in Brazil

Bluesky gains over 2 million new users following X’s shutdown in Brazil

September 4, 2024

TikTok’s new 'Manage Topics' feature will allow U.S. users to control their ‘For You’ feed

TikTok’s new 'Manage Topics' feature will allow U.S. users to control their ‘For You’ feed

September 3, 2024

Brazil bans X over refusal to comply with local laws

Brazil bans X over refusal to comply with local laws

September 3, 2024

X tests new video conferencing feature similar to Zoom and Google Meet

X tests new video conferencing feature similar to Zoom and Google Meet

August 28, 2024

Meta explores bringing ads to Threads, but says “no immediate” monetization plans

Meta explores bringing ads to Threads, but says “no immediate” monetization plans

August 26, 2024

Meta launches cross-posting feature from Instagram and Facebook to Threads

Meta launches cross-posting feature from Instagram and Facebook to Threads

August 23, 2024

Netflix boosts ad sales by 150% in upfront deals

Netflix boosts ad sales by 150% in upfront deals

August 21, 2024

Meta will offer a new ad delivery model which focuses on “incremental conversions”

Meta will offer a new ad delivery model which focuses on “incremental conversions”

August 21, 2024

LinkedIn introduces TikTok-style 'Videos For You' feature

LinkedIn introduces TikTok-style 'Videos For You' feature

August 14, 2024

Publishers prioritize Reddit following the platform's traffic surge

Publishers prioritize Reddit following the platform's traffic surge

August 13, 2024

Amazon enables shoppers to buy products via TikTok & Pinterest

Amazon enables shoppers to buy products via TikTok & Pinterest

Reddit reports an increase in users and advertising revenue

Reddit reports an increase in users and advertising revenue

Instagram makes ‘Views’ the primary metric for all content formats

Instagram makes ‘Views’ the primary metric for all content formats

Reddit plans to introduce AI Summaries

Reddit plans to introduce AI Summaries

Meta plans to reduce reliance on Apple

Meta plans to reduce reliance on Apple

Reddit CEO calls on Microsoft to pay for data scraping

Reddit CEO calls on Microsoft to pay for data scraping

LinkedIn records revenue and engagement growth

LinkedIn records revenue and engagement growth

Reddit acquires ‘Memorable AI’ to boost advertising offering

Reddit acquires ‘Memorable AI’ to boost advertising offering

Meta phases out celebrity AI chatbots

Meta phases out celebrity AI chatbots

Meta links Instagram feed rankings to Threads activity

Meta links Instagram feed rankings to Threads activity

Reddit rolls out Lead Generation Ads

Reddit rolls out Lead Generation Ads

Meta enables advertisers to use a 4:5 aspect ratio for ads

Meta enables advertisers to use a 4:5 aspect ratio for ads

EU warns Meta over misleading 'ad-free' plan

EU warns Meta over misleading 'ad-free' plan

Meta launches AI Studio for custom Instagram chatbots

Meta launches AI Studio for custom Instagram chatbots

Meta is rolling out custom CTA offers to Instagram ads

Meta is rolling out custom CTA offers to Instagram ads

Meta is extending access to new AI assistant

Meta is extending access to new AI assistant

Posh secures $22M in Series A funding to become TikTok for social events

Posh secures $22M in Series A funding to become TikTok for social events

Reddit partners with major U.S. sports leagues

Reddit partners with major U.S. sports leagues

BeReal has introduced ads but some users are pushing back

BeReal has introduced ads but some users are pushing back

Ads are coming to Threads, but advertisers aren’t enthusiastic

Ads are coming to Threads, but advertisers aren’t enthusiastic

X introduces “Trend Genius” for advertisers

X introduces “Trend Genius” for advertisers

Meta tests AI comment summaries on Facebook

Meta tests AI comment summaries on Facebook

Trump backs TikTok amid looming U.S. ban threat

Trump backs TikTok amid looming U.S. ban threat

X expands US payment reach with District of Columbia license approval

X expands US payment reach with District of Columbia license approval

TikTok and Amazon join the AI

TikTok and Amazon join the AI

Noplace, a new social app positioned as a Gen Z Twitter

Noplace, a new social app positioned as a Gen Z Twitter

Threads reaches 200 million monthly active users

Threads reaches 200 million monthly active users

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