WhatsApp backpedals on text-status removal

12/04/2017 SMK Editor

WhatsApp recently removed text-only statuses in lieu of personalised photos, GIFs, and videos that expire 24 hours later - and the community isn’t enthused. Users want to keep it simple The recent popularity of Snapchat’s Sto ....

Facebook: New ways to Go Live!

12/04/2017 SMK Editor

Facebook's latest update expands the ways users can live stream on the social network. Namely, you can now go live from the desktop. ....

Google Maps gets real-time Location Sharing

12/04/2017 SMK Editor

Are you on the move and feel the need to reach out? Now Google Maps lets you share your location in real-time, if you really ....

Facebook gives marketers cross-platform stats

11/04/2017 SMK Editor

In reaction to claims that the social network hasn’t been sharing enough analytics with advertisers, Facebook’s metrics department is releasing a cross-platform dashboard to do just that. Know the score After a three-year run ....

Snapchat fights back

11/04/2017 SMK Editor

While Facebook and Instagram have been pretty loose in 'reimagining' Snapchat's best features for its own ends, Snapchat is now fighting back against social sticky fingers. Sending a message Snapchat users can now instantly chat with their fr ....

LinkedIn adds Profile Photo filters and editing tools

11/04/2017 SMK Editor

LinkedIn continues its image makeover with the release of new profile photo filters and editing tools. Strike a ....

Twitter guarantees Video Ads

10/04/2017 SMK Editor

While it could be said there's no such thing as a sure thing, Twitter is trying to get close with its new guarantee for video advertising. Money back guarantee? Twitter is working with the Dentsu Aegis Network to provide select advertisers guarantees ....

Facebook kicks goal with soccer partnership

10/04/2017 SMK Editor

Mobile mogul, TV titan, News Feed ninja: Facebook might be many things, but it's never been that sporty. Until now... Goalies Facebook has secured a deal that will see the platform live streaming 22 Major League Soccer (MLS) matches. ....

Martech Mashup: Instagram Shopping Tags

10/04/2017 SMK Editor

Since late 2016, Instagram has been toying with possible implementation models for on-platform shopping experiences. Now, they’re unveiling the results of their play—a tagging system designed to be uber-useful to mark ....

YouTube Annotations Axed

07/04/2017 SMK Editor

YouTube annotations have distracted from video content on PCs and Macs since 2008. As of May 2017, those old fashioned annotations are being axed. Always desktop only For over eight years, YouTube’s annotations tool has let uploaders add layer text ....

Save Instagram Live Videos

07/04/2017 SMK Editor

Instagram has allowed users to stream live video via their social accounts for awhile now. However, those streams have been a broadcast-then-blow-away phenomenon. If you reckon you should be able to save them for posterity, then read on. Live Vid Insta-ca ....