Social Media Updates this week [May 1 —May 7, 2021]

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Instagram

  • Launched caption sticker.

Twitter

  • Audio Spaces opened for all users with over 600 followers.

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  • Launched new campaign in support of press freedom and local journalists.

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  • Acquired news content subscription platform scroll to advance its creator revenue tools.

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  • Launched ‘I wish I knew’ podcast to provide insight into how it utilizes audience research.

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  • Launched updated offensive comment alerts on both ios and android.

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  • Announced new, exclusive video programming at 2021 NewFronts event.

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  • Launched live test of ‘tip jar’ to enable on-profile donations.

Facebook

  • Pushed ahead with plans for full end-to-end encryption of its messaging tools. Read more.
  • Outlined advances in computer vision and object identification tech.

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  • Updated ios 14.5 prompt to encourage users to keep data tracking on.

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  • Added new safety features and creative tools for Asian and Pacific islander heritage month.

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  • Launched new mother’s day promotion for its portal smart speaker device.

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  • Added new emotional health resources to mark mental health awareness month.

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  • Announced 2021 community accelerator grant program to assist facebook community leaders.

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  • Facebook Workplace reached 7 million paid subscribers.
  • Facebook’s Oversight Board upholds former President Trump’s suspension, finds Facebook failed to impose a proper penalty.

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  • Launched Nextdoor-like ‘Neighborhoods’ tool in Canada, plans for broader roll-out.

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  • Added new messaging features, including chat themes and read receipts on Instagram.

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LinkedIn

  • Provided tips on how to maximize career resilience by building your LinkedIn network.

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Pinterest

  • Announced new initiatives to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage month. Read more.
  • Launched Pinterest ads in Mexico.

TikTok

  • ByteDance CFO Shouzi Chew named TikTok CEO in dual role and Vanessa Pappas named TikTok COO. Read more.
  • TikTok joins the Technology Coalition. Read more.
  • Added new app login and audio integration options to its developer tools.

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Snapchat

  • Previewed new original shows, creator marketplace to facilitate brand/influencer partnerships.

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  • Shared new insights into shopping trends around the return to school.

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YouTube

  • Tested new timed comments in video playback to provide more context and maximize engagement.
  • Announced expansion of Shorts to all us users and added a new shorts tab to improve discovery.

Clubhouse

  • Moved to the next stage of testing for android app and continued to develop payment tools.
  • Announced the finalists for its ‘creator first’ development support program. Read more.

WhatsApp

  • Rolled out expanded image display in messaging threads.

That’s all folks!

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