Articles Tagged ‘social media’

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Media Moves: Instagram and Bluesky launch new features

Plus, Amazon is killing its TikTok-like, short-form video and photo feed.

Media News: TikTok returns to Apple and Google stores

Meanwhile, Reddit will launch an enhanced search experience this year and YouTube incorporates a new AI tool.

Pinterest posts 18% growth in Q4 2024 revenue

The social network said it had achieved its first billion-dollar revenue quarter.

Industry News: Meta speeds up the introduction of AI labels

Meanwhile, Fizz is launching an all-digital TV service for internet subscribers in Quebec.

Google and Snap report positive Q4 earnings

Alphabet’s fourth quarter revenues increase 12%, while the number of daily active users increased on Snapchat.

Half of newcomers turn to social networks to make a purchase decision

TikTok’s latest report analyzes the role social media plays in the lives of newcomers.

Creator ads on social networks drive results across the entire funnel: study

Snapchat’s latest report analyzes the impact that creator-brand partnerships have on shopping habits.

Social media platforms respond to TikTok ban with upgrades

The updates come as TikTok’s future remains uncertain in the U.S.

Social media news: X cracks down on parody accounts

Meanwhile, TikTok pleads its case against the sell-or-ban law before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Column: What we stand to lose if TikTok closes in Canada

The decision to shutter the Canadian TikTok infrastructure will risk seriously damaging Canada’s emerging creative social media ecosystem.

Women under 35 most likely to notice ads on social platforms

Also, TikTok and WhatsApp increased their reach while Facebook continues to decrease, according to Vividata.

Media Moves: Rogers, La Presse, Paramount and X

In case you missed it, here are the new tools and channels being launched by mediacos.

Snapchat releases online safety tools for teens in wake of lawsuits

The app is introducing updates aimed at schools and educators.

Performance metrics improve when brands partner with creators

A new Dash Hudson report explores how the AI is changing influencer marketing on social networks.

How podcast-listeners prefer to hear ads

The new study also shows that social media is how most people learn about new shows.