June 19, 2019

Updates:

• Facebook has finally revealed details of its coming 'Libra' cryptocurrency offering.

  • Outline

  • Documentation

• Twitter will remove precise location tagging in tweets, citing lack of use.

• LinkedIn: Introducing New Tools to Help You Prep for Your Next Interview.

• Google is Reportedly Adding Timestamps to YouTube Videos in Search Results.

  • Here’s an example from one of the videos that were spotted displaying timestamps in search results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24lR2IRS57A

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May 31, 2019

Updates:

• Facebook Introduces "Protected Comments" Mode for Live Streams!

• LinkedIn has announced a new integration with Moat analytics, which will provide more insight into video marketing performance on the platform. 

• Pinterest has launched a new, integrated Windows 10 app to improve the desktop browsing experience.

May 22, 2019

Updates:

• LinkedIn is adding a new tab to company pages which will detail all the ads being run by a page over the preceding six months.

• Instagram is still working on an option which would enable users to share a unique URL link to each of their Instagram Stories.

May 16, 2019

Updates:

• A while back Facebook removed the 'View as Public' option on profiles last year due to a security flaw . Facebook has fixed the problem, it’s bringing the option back, while also adding a new option to more easily edit the details you display to non-connections when they look you up on Facebook.

• Twitter is introducing new search tools meant to help users find credible resources about vaccines.

• Facebook introduces ‘one strike’ policy to combat abuse of its live-streaming service

May 15, 2019

Updates:

• Instagram is testing out a couple of new audience insights tools which, while small, could provide significant benefit.

• LinkedIn integrates and updates jobs and hiring platforms, hits 20M job postings.

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April 26, 2019

Updates:

• LinkedIn is working on a new profile option which would enable users to list services they offer, which could help freelancers promote their offerings.

• Snapchat will let you play as your Bitmoji in video games.

April 24, 2019

Updates:

• LinkedIn, which now hosts 20 million job ads, has outlined its ongoing improvements to its recommendation and connection tools.

• Facebook has published a new infographic report which looks at changing approaches to money management in the digital age.

March 27, 2019

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Updates:

• LinkedIn has announced a new partnership with Adobe that will expand it's account-based marketing capabilities to Adobe Experience Cloud users.

• Google is now rolling out its 'dynamic email' process for Gmail interactions.

• YouTube has launched a new pop-up 'YouTube House' in New York to showcase the various elements of the platform.