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Just in time for TikTok’s emergency sale, Instagram Reels is finally here, releasing in 50+ countries this week, including the US. Reels allows users to record and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio, effects, and a variety of creative tools. Users can then share their Reels with followers directly in Instagram’s feed, and/or by posting […]
TikTok is facing renewed scrutiny over its data collection and sharing practices amid the US and Australia reportedly considering a ban on TikTok and other Chinese social apps, which has enlightened a frenzy of commentary and debate on censorship, data privacy, and national security. The State of TikTok Concerns Growing anti-Chinese sentiment across industries has […]
Earlier this week, Google posted some big news on the Google Shopping Blog. To summarize, Google is introducing free product listings on the Google Shopping Tab and Shopping Property (shopping.google.com). Google’s President of Commerce, Bill Ready, highlighted the immediate benefits businesses might see as a result of this change for those facing economic uncertainty due […]
Male. Millennial. College-educated. Tech-savvy. Enjoys sci-fi novels, superhero movies, and esports. But you can call me Grant. I’m a serious gamer, meaning I play, watch, jostle in side chats, pre-order titles, actually read the game manual, download betas, curse ping above 20ms, attend gaming MeetUps, and compete in online tournaments. If you are like most […]
While visual search has risen to prominence via shopping over the last several years, Google recently developed additional visual search ad options that enhance the way that brands re-engage with existing customers and reach potential new ones. What is Visual Search? Visual search technology uses images to connect users with products and/or categories that are […]
In an effort to engage with the younger generation, Facebook introduced its own camera-first, direct messaging app called Threads in October of this year. The standalone app is designed to allow users to share photos, videos, messages, Stories, and more with a personally curated and controlled list of close friends. While similar functionality does exist […]
Yext’s keystone conference, Onward19, demonstrated just how big local search is with even more knowledge awesomeness shared than in years past. The keynotes alone were worth the price of admission just for their inspiration factor, including the likes of Jill Ellis, Magic Johnson, Seth Myers, Seth Godin, and I know I’m leaving off a few. […]
This month, a shooting at a German synagogue was live-streamed on Amazon’s Twitch platform and found its way to other sites. CNBC’s Megan Graham wrote an article published last week about the raised concerns from advertisers and their agencies about the ability of big tech companies to “keep scenes of violent rampages from spreading wildly.” […]
It’s no secret that video content is taking over across digital platforms. So much so that Cisco predicts that by 2020, over 75% of the world’s mobile data traffic will be video. Mobile video is easy to consume and gives users a sense of community. Research conducted by Facebook found that compared to traditional TV, […]
Report after report is published touting that social engagement is on the decline. But before brands start to feel the FOMO, it’s important to understand that engagement isn’t necessarily declining, it’s changing. Social platform behavior changes constantly, and over the past year, changes are happening at lightning speed. Consumers are taking a different approach to […]