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Social Commerce
Twitter Launches Ticketed Spaces On iOS To Monetize Content
August 26, 2021

Twitter has rolled out the ability for some users to create Ticketed Spaces, referring to the social media giant’s live audio conversation platform, according to a series of tweets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Facebook Rolls Out Birthday Gifting Via Facebook Pay  
August 25, 2021

Facebook is launching a new birthday gifting option using Facebook Pay. Messenger users in the U.S. can send and receive cash gifts directly through the chat platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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OnlyFans Changes Course, Won’t Ban Explicit Content
August 25, 2021

OnlyFans, a subscription-fueled platform known for hosting pornographic content, has apparently changed its mind about a planned ban of sexually explicit material. The company had announced the ban last week, but said on Twitter on Wednesday morning (Aug. 25) that it had reversed its decision....

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Shopify Launches TikTok In-App Shopping
August 24, 2021

Shopify and TikTok on Tuesday (Aug. 24) unveiled TikTok Shopping, bringing organic Shopify product discovery and shopping tabs to TikTok. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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YouTube Has Paid $30B+ To Creators In Last 3 Years
August 23, 2021

YouTube said on Monday (Aug. 23) it has paid more than $30 billion to more than 2 million video producers on the platform in the past three years through ads, merchandising and other service features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Instagram Experimenting With Instagram Shop Ads
August 09, 2021

Instagram has begun testing ads in the Instagram Shop tab, starting with a limited test involving U.S. brands including Away, Boo Oh, Clarepaint, Deux and Donni Davy to see if brands and users find the new initiative valuable enough to make a permanent feature. Get...

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Instagram Unveils Business Hub ‘To Inspire Creativity’
August 03, 2021

Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 3) unveiled a hub within the social media platform that will show both organic and paid posts from similar businesses, with the aim of spurring creativity among its business users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Commerce Is Fast Becoming The New Battleground For Social Media Giants
July 30, 2021

Social media firms are placing their bets on the wave of interest in social commerce, in which their respective platforms essentially become storefronts where users can discover and buy all kinds of products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Twitter Pilots Shop Module In-App Shopping Tool
July 28, 2021

Twitter has launched Shop Module, a pilot version of an in-app shopping tool that will allow users to click on and purchase products without leaving the social media platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...