Instagram is testing a new feature that will let users promote other people’s content by allowing account holders to add a “reshare” button on top of their stories, posts and videos, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The cozy and consolidated universe of payment and digital wallet providers got a little less comfortable on Wednesday (July 14) after social media giant Facebook announced that its Facebook Pay service will, for the first time, be available off of its own platform, starting with...
Pushed by the pandemic, the first half of 2021 has seen an explosion in shoppable streaming, as retailers and brands have rushed to find a new way to reach — and sell to — home-based consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
TikTok is just saying no to financial products and services — at least when it comes to their promotional material. The social media giant has officially announced that policy extended to (but is not limited to) advertising lending and management of money assets, loans and...
Popshop Live, a livestream shopping community, is coming off a Series A round with a $100 million valuation, a Thursday (July 8) press release said, and has added two new tech industry veterans to its fold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Instagram is readying an “Exclusive Stories” function similar to Twitter’s recently announced “Super Follow” feature, the website 9to5Mac reported on Wednesday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Instagram began testing its in-app Checkout capabilities in the United Kingdom on Monday (June 28), a step forward for the social media company’s eCommerce aspirations, allowing consumers to purchase products using Facebook Pay without leaving the app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Facebook revealed new ways to shop throughout it apps, as the social media platform is expanding Shops to Marketplace and WhatsApp, according to a Tuesday (June 22) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
A “small group” of users will be chosen by Twitter to pilot the social media platform’s new monetization offerings: Ticketed Spaces and Super Follows, The Verge reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...