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The platform is testing a linking sticker that would enable all users, no matter your follower count, to add external links to your Story.
Norway passed new regulations which will require all influencers and advertisers to clearly label all retouched photos.
Based on feedback from its creator community, TikTok is giving users the option to create videos up to three minutes long.
YouTube will soon begin a new test of in-stream shopping within live-streams, with a handful of creators and brands.
To promote its coverage, Saudi Telecom's "content creating camel" roams deserts to connect photographers to the country's most remote corners.
To attract more users to Instagram Shops, the platform is offering you $20 if you pass on $20 credit to a new user who redeems it.
Adam Mosseri dropped some bombs in this video saying: ”Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app or a square photo-sharing app.”
The platformm has updated its policies, now prohibiting all ads related to weight loss imagery and language.
This new report from Student Beans casts some light on the matter. When it comes to brands, 68% want them to post funny TikTok content.
TikTok's new Cameo-style feature, ‘Shoutouts’ enables fans to pay creators TikTok coins to have them send a personalised video message.
Australian activewear brand Lorna Jane has been fined $5 million for falsely labelling activewear as, ‘Anti Virus.’
TikTok has opened the doors of its ‘For You House’ in West London for budding TikTok creators to learn the tricks of the trade.
YouTube’s short-form video offering is now available in 26 countries including Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, UAE and Canada.
Influencers around the world earn money primarily from their Instagram accounts, according to HypeAuditor’s ‘Influencer Income Survey.’
A saluting face, biting lip, coral and a low battery are among the emojis up for approval later in the year for the next emoji release versioned Emoji 14.0.
TikTok creators will soon be required to switch the platform's Branded Content toggle on when promoting products in their clips.
TikTok has become the first non-game, non-Facebook mobile app to surpass 3 billion downloads globally, according to Sensor Tower.
Instagram Insights are increasing from 30 days to 60 days. They can be viewed via a new calendar tool, found under the date range tools.
Instagram is testing a new way for people to co-author Feed Posts and Reels, called ‘Collab’.
The previously invite-only platform no longer requires an invite to join. Plus, they've announced a partnership with TED.
TikTok’s new Trend Hub gives you insights into all the latest trends within your region.
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