Startup Clubmarket has devised a method to monetize social audio meetings on the Clubhouse social media platform, Venture Beat reported, pointing out that Clubmarket is an “independent startup.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
YouTube launched its short-form video experience on Thursday (March 18) in beta for select users in the U.S. after a successful initial rollout in India last month, according to a blog post by Todd Sherman, the product lead for YouTube Shorts. Get the Full Story Complete...
Snap Inc.’s ecosystem play has come into sharper and sharper focus as Q1 2021 has worn along. As PYMNTS reported last week, from a new partnership that will allow musicians to license their music on Snap directly, to a partnership with the NBA, to rolling...
TikTok, the popular short-video sharing app used by more than a billion people, is considering the addition of a group chat tool, which would help it better compete with social media rivals, Reuters reported, citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Just two months into the pandemic, in May 2020, Instagram announced Instagram Shop, whereby businesses can sell directly through their Instagram accounts. The feature unveiled just as many businesses were already taking advantage of the platform’s massive user base and highly responsive algorithm to drive...
China’s market regulator, the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR), has been incredibly active of late, with a newfound interest in everything from the conduct of eCommerce platforms to FinTech. Regulators are keyed into the online market, Wei Li, an SAMR official told Xinhua News...
In China, eCommerce livestreaming is a huge revenue generator. As the country increases its regulatory scrutiny of eCommerce companies, such livestreaming has become the latest target. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Walmart is ringing in the spring by bringing a new social shopping event to its customers. On Tuesday (March 9), Walmart announced its second livestream shopping event, “Spring Shop-Along: Beauty Edition,” which will take place over Walmart’s TikTok channel on Thursday (March 11) at 9...
As part of a new test, Instagram will now give creators in India the chance to share short videos on Facebook. According to Bloomberg, this trial will allow a small number of users in India to share Instagram Reels — brief clips using augmented reality...
