Very soon, Facebook users could be able to select their favourite expired photos and videos, lump them all into one mighty section and call it their Stories Highlights. Best of Sound familiar? Not too long ago Instagram Stories Highlights was added to the Facebook Inc. owned app and, as we have seen time and again, what's …
Twitter is testing a new feature for what it calls Promoted Trend Spotlight Ads, with a repurposed Explore tab. Adapt and pivot VGIF banners may start to invade Explore feeds along with image backgrounds for your first two visits in a 24-hour period. Disney is among the first to pilot the new ad spotlight. This …
Scammers have been making money off users seeking Instagram’s blue checkmark seal of approval. No charge for the check Instagram is tweaking a new feature that will remove some of the confusion behind its free verification process. Some months back, Instagram introduced a system by which “all accounts that are notable and authentic” could apply …
Google is launching a new referrer URL specific to Google Images. It should make it easier to drill down into search referral traffic and analyse what’s really bringing in the crowds. Important images in analytics Knowing where your web traffic comes from is a pivotal part in building and developing an audience. Analytics reports the …
Facebook has penned a £200 million deal to start broadcasting live events with its first foray into televised sports. GOOOOOAL Facebook has kept it no secret that they intend to get into broadcasting in a big way, hiring Eurosport CEO Peter Hutton for negotiating worldwide live sport streams. During the 2019-2020 season, Facebook nabbed live broadcast …
Motivation is the keyword for LinkedIn’s latest bevy of work-inspired tips and insights for stronger professional environments. Getting along at work The cornerstone of a motivated workplace, according to LinkedIn, is that “relationships matter”. It all starts with a company’s ERGs (Employee Resource Groups). According to LinkedIn’s own Employee Voice Survey, 91% of their staff …
As part of a mid-year review of YouTube’s progress towards achieving their priorities in relation to content creators, they’ve announced a couple of forthcoming products to improve monetisation prospects. Famebit expansions The Google-owned portal for connecting brands and content creators, Famebit, claims excellent recent results. Over half of the channels that use it more than …
Facebook is looking at its biggest original program yet, as it gears forr a 13-episode Christiano Ronaldo docuseries. Ronaldo TV The program is being produced by Matador Content and Religion of Sports, founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra’s production company Dirty Robber. The budget is a healthy US$10 million. The entire package is …
When it comes to the usability of apps and online services, Samuel Hulick is emerging as a thought leader. The UX designer behind User Onboard recently shared some wise words with Google Play developers, that may make onboarding a better experience for users and service providers alike. Test before you invest Hulick identifies one mistake that …
Facebook is honing in on developing an AI able to give users verbal directions – without the use of GPS. Robo walking buddy A team made up of University of Montreal researchers and the Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research boffins have created a neural network capable of giving users plain language directions in real-time. The neural …