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Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
LinkedIn tests simplified UI
Function menus on both desktop and mobile have been consolidated and some posts will see longer lead-ins as the platform experiments with new navigation options.
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Retrieved from YouTube on October 28, 2026
YouTube adds microdrama subscriptions
The company said the format garnered more than 6.5 billion views in the first half of 2026.
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Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta adds individual performance data for ad creative
The company’s Ad Manager platform now offers a “Breakdown” feature that outlines insights into specific promotional elements, albeit with certain limitations.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube tests reduced payment threshold for creators
The platform is experimenting with a cash-out option set at $20 rather than the current $100, which could open doors to more video producers.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on October 28, 2026
LinkedIn launches data insights hub
The platform’s Economic Graph has been renamed LinkedIn Pulse and reimagined as a channel for global labor market analysis.
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Courtesy of Instagram
Instagram rolls out limited Features test in the US
New long-form video formats will provide expanded ways for creators to engage with their audiences.
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Retrieved from Pew Research on October 27, 2026
More than half of US adults use social media to get their news
A new report from Pew found that the percentage of Americans who use apps to stay connected to current events has risen sharply over the last four years.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 27, 2026
TikTok playbook outlines the value of its high-end ad options
The app’s Top View and Pulse Premiere solutions provide premium placement opportunities during peak viewing events.
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Australia’s proposed algorithmic opt-out gets pushback
Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri and conservative commentator Michael Shellenberger have separately opposed aspects of the regulations.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 29, 2021
Meta delays business terms update over data scraping concerns
The company’s latest commercial services agreement has been postponed while regulators in the EU and the U.K. get clarity, according to Reuters.
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Retrieved from X on October 25, 2026
X provides holiday campaign tips
Recommendations include keeping ads short, using natural language and featuring clear calls to action.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 25, 2026
Edits comes to iPhone Duo and desktop
Meta’s video editing app was optimized for Apple’s new folding screen device and a soon-to-be-released desktop version is currently being tested.
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Retrieved from TikTok USDS on February 03, 2026
TikTok US shares Q2 account enforcement data
The platform said it removed more than 14 million fake accounts and prevented nearly 65 million spam accounts from being created.
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Meta hit with $25B fine over privacy breaches
A New Mexico judge ordered the company to pay damages after a jury found Meta guilty of exposing user data, per Reuters.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 23, 2026
Meta offers insights on individual platform growth
Alongside its third quarter earnings, the company revealed usage notes and engagement data for Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on October 22, 2026
LinkedIn publishes new guide to B2B conversion tracking
The overview offers information on gauging promotional performance and includes a clear step-by-step breakdown of what to do.
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Retrieved from Meta on September 23, 2026
Meta says shopping is Muse’s primary use case
On a third quarter earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg touted the artificial intelligence agent’s download numbers and outlined its benefits.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on October 23, 2026
Snapchat says some AI users are willing to trade privacy for utility
A new study examines the evolving attitudes about artificial intelligence tools and data collection.
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Retrieved from Google on October 22, 2026
Google adds brand management tools to Gemini
The artificial intelligence-powered platform now includes a refreshed landing page, support for third-party apps and more image generation abilities.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 22, 2026
Meta adds users and revenue as AI costs climb
Revenue rose 26% year over year in the third quarter to nearly $65 billion, but expenses were up 68% due to capital expenditures.
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Retrieved from YouTube on February 01, 2024
YouTube adds temporary pause for hacked accounts
The new security feature is designed to keep creator channels safe by preventing bad actors from uploading content or starting livestreams.
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Retrieved from Meta on February 03, 2025
Meta shares more information on Edits Plus subscriptions
The company said paying users will get extra storage but did not reveal a pricing structure or offer details about when new features would roll out.
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Retrieved from Snap on October 21, 2026
Snap taps Robert Downey Jr. to promote Specs
The actor was named chief customer experience officer and will create videos demonstrating the capabilities of the company’s augmented reality glasses.
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Retrieved from National Museum of Australia on September 13, 2024
Australia prepares to sue social platforms over age violations
Bloomberg reported that the government plans to sue Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube for alleged noncompliance with a nationwide ban on teen users.
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Retrieved from Reddit on March 28, 2024
Reddit adds AI-powered ad guidance tools
The platform has a new campaign planner element and a way for brands to improve their optimization scores using customized recommendations.
