Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.
YouTube Enables Creators to Curate Products, Build Virtual Store
YouTube Enables Creators to Curate Products, Build Virtual Store
April 09, 2024  |  Social Commerce

YouTube has added new shopping features for use by creators. “We’re excited to announce even more updates so viewers can shop for new favorites from the...

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Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
April 05, 2024  |  Meta

Meta Platforms asked a judge Friday (April 5) to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission. In a court filing, the...

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Microsoft Pushes LinkedIn Further Into the Connected Economy
Microsoft Pushes LinkedIn Further Into the Connected Economy
April 05, 2024  |  Connected Economy

LinkedIn has long been a fundamental part of the B2B economy, now topping 1 billion users. Now it’s showing signs of stepping further into the...

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Brands Set Sights on Multibillion-Dollar TikTok Commerce Opportunity Despite Uncertainty
Brands Set Sights on Multibillion-Dollar TikTok Commerce Opportunity Despite Uncertainty
April 02, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Even as the future of TikTok hangs in the balance, brands continue to leverage the platform’s wide audience of young consumers to drive engagement and...

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Report: Discord to Show Ads After History of Shunning Them
Report: Discord to Show Ads After History of Shunning Them
March 31, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Social media platform Discord reportedly plans to add advertisements after a history of dismissing them. The ads will begin appearing on Discord’s free platform this week, The...

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YouTube Adds ‘Members-Only Shorts’ to Monetization Features for Creators
YouTube Adds ‘Members-Only Shorts’ to Monetization Features for Creators
March 29, 2024  |  Social Commerce

YouTube has launched Members-only Shorts, an option that lets creators share content only with subscribers. This option enables creators to offer additional perks to their...

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Meta Dropping Facebook News in US, Australia in April
Meta Dropping Facebook News in US, Australia in April
March 29, 2024  |  Meta

Meta will close Facebook News in the United States and Australia in April. This move comes after the company did the same thing in the...

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The Social Influence: How Platforms Are Shaping Travel and Retail Trends
The Social Influence: How Platforms Are Shaping Travel and Retail Trends
March 29, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have become an integral part of daily life for millions of users worldwide, revolutionizing communication, connectivity and consumer behavior. Consumers have access...

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Report: X is Testing Adult Content Communities
Report: X is Testing Adult Content Communities
March 28, 2024  |  Social Commerce

X, formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a feature that would let users join or create adult content-focused communities. Members of the social network would...

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