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Retrieved from Jonah Manzano/Threads on August 09, 2026
Meta adds more incentives for paying users
The company is offering new ways to build audiences and grow follower counts, according to social media researcher Jonah Manzano.
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Retrieved from YouTube on August 09, 2026
YouTube adds vertical livestream practice mode
Creators can use the feature to test chat, green screen and other streaming effects before going direct.
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Retrieved from Lindsey Gamble/Threads on August 09, 2026
LinkedIn updates feed display to drive more post replies and comments
The app is focusing on relevance and ranking engagement based on how pertinent an interaction is to each user, per a creator economy expert.
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Courtesy of Meta
Meta adds more experimental Edits features to its beta tab
The company is allowing users to test new editing updates such as a speed curve function, color correction and folders.
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Retrieved from X on January 11, 2024
Head of product at X steps down
Nikita Bier is leaving after just over a year, but said in a post on the app that he’s staying on as an advisor.
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Alamy
Meta fined $567M for failing to protect teens
A New Mexico judge said the state is facing a youth mental health crisis and cited Meta as a key contributor.
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Retrieved from YouTube on August 07, 2026
YouTube expands shopping affiliate program to the UK
Creators who join will be able to tag products from partner merchants including Wayfair, Currys, Debenhams, Boots, M&S and Etsy.
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Retrieved from TikTok on September 08, 2025
TikTok shutters Nashville office, lays off 250 employees
The move impacts the company’s moderation staff and is set to take effect Oct. 5, according to a report from the New York Times.
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Retrieved from Meta on August 07, 2026
Meta executive offers data center insights
Rachel Peterson, vice president of data centers, discussed the company’s approach to building and community engagement in an interview posted on the site.
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Retrieved from TikTok on August 06, 2026
TikTok partners with Disney
The licensing deal will allow creators on the app to use characters and content across brands including Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars in their own videos.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on August 06, 2026
Snapchat tries to teach brands to be funny
The app released guidance on how marketers can connect with younger users through humor and offered tips on effective comedy writing.
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Retrieved from Reddit on March 28, 2024
Reddit expands test of moderation tools
The app is letting more subreddit managers use its artificial intelligence-powered Rules Hub while also restricting access for users who don’t log in.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on August 05, 2026
Pinterest leans on AI to drive improved performance in Q2
The company added 9 million monthly active users but platform growth was down in Europe and flat in the U.S. and Canada.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 29, 2021
Meta makes AI Developer Assistant its primary support option
The company is actively pushing forward with its plan to incorporate artificial intelligence agents into as many systems as possible.
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Retrieved from Reddit on August 05, 2026
Reddit offers marketing insights for beauty brands
Community discussions are focused on individuality, personal discovery and experimental makeup looks, according to a new report from the app.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on August 05, 2026
Snapchat offers third-party AI ad integration
The app’s Model Context Protocol server will let brands connect promotional campaigns to agents including Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini.
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Retrieved from WhatsApp on August 05, 2026
WhatsApp updates polls, alerts and side chats
New features in the messaging app offer more conversational functionality and refine existing functions.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on August 04, 2026
Snap posts modest Q2 user and revenue increases
The app added 10 million more daily actives in the quarter while CEO Evan Spiegel said it’s looking to pace its investment in Specs glasses.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on August 04, 2026
Pinterest tells brands to launch holiday campaigns early
The platform said its users start their festive activities as early as September, and a longer promotional period can help marketers learn what works.
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Retrieved from TikTok on August 04, 2026
TikTok rolls out Dreamina Seedance 2.5
The newest artificial intelligence video generation model is designed to allow for advanced storytelling and longer clips.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2021
Snapchat pitches its ad platform to SMBs
The app’s effort to promote its younger audiences may be good for smaller brands but may alienate larger clients.
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Retrieved from Hari Srinivasan/LinkedIn on August 02, 2026
LinkedIn offers the option to report AI slop
The platform is testing a new feature that allows posts and comments to be privately flagged as being generated by artificial intelligence.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2021
Snapchat will no longer recommend AI slop
The platform is updating its Spotlight feed to promote human-made content and downgrade anything wholly created by artificial intelligence.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 30, 2020
LinkedIn reports solid Q2 revenue growth
Microsoft doesn’t release many performance details, but LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero said there was also double-digit member growth.
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Retrieved from Reddit on August 02, 2026
Reddit’s user base grows to more than 130M daily actives
The company’s Q2 performance update also showed robust revenue growth despite what CEO Steve Huffman called “choppy” search referrals.
