Lockdowns create fairly optimal conditions for social media platforms from a user engagement point of view, as consumers who can’t go out to see their friends and family are far more likely to log on to do so. Pinterest estimates that it picked up an...
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Social media image-sharing platform Pinterest is introducing an augmented reality (AR) try-on tool to help users assess and compare eyeshadow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Retail giant Walmart is teaming up with the social media platform TikTok to offer shoppable product offerings directly within the app’s chat window. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Google’s massive outage on Monday (Dec. 14) showed not only how much the world relies on services like Gmail, but also spotlighted the company’s YouTube video-sharing service as a global advertising and entertainment medium. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The social commerce category is finishing the year with a flourish. New announcements from Instagram, L’Oréal and Snap lead the way, as consumers find new ways to shop from shared videos and social posts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Instagram is on a roll — with new features that include its introduction of shopping to IGTV, its standalone video for Android and iOS smartphones. Also: an Instagram redesign included new tabs to spotlight Shops, its eCommerce section, and Reels, its area for creators’ short...
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new shopping cart feature that works in conjunction with its Catalogs tool, making it easier for users to shop in-app directly from the chat window. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
An Instagram redesign will feature two new tabs to spotlight Shops, its eCommerce section, and Reels, its area for creators’ short videos. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
