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Curated the: July 3, 2020

WhatsApp Launches Animated Stickers, QR Codes and New Video Call Options

In Facebook's effort to integrate its three messaging platforms (Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram Direct) to simplify cross-communication, it brings features from one platform to the others. Accordingly, WhatsApp now has new features.
Curated the: June 29, 2020

Facebook Rolls Out Updates for Live Producer Streaming Platform, Including Graphic Overlays for Broadcasts

Earlier this year, Facebook announced that new tools are coming for its Live Producer function. Graphic overlays and featured comments during broadcasts have now just started rolling out.
Curated the: June 22, 2020

How TikTok's Algorithm Works - As Explained by TikTok

TikTok is the talk of the town. And since it’s still “the new” social media platform there is still a veil of mystery surrounding it. In an effort to become more transparent and trustworthy, TikTok opens some of its cards.
Curated the: June 15, 2020

Facebook Shares the Results of its First Deepfake Detection Challenge

The rise of deepfake raises serious concerns. Back in September, Facebook issued a challenge to academic tech teams to develop improved detection of deepfakes. So here are the results.
Curated the: June 8, 2020

Facebook Adds Option to Send Marketing Emails via Pages App

In its ongoing effort to help small businesses connect with their audience easily, Facebook adds an option for email marketing campaigns. Is this the beginning of Facebook’s CRMesque approach to new features?
Curated the: June 1, 2020

How Social Platforms are Responding to the #BlackLivesMatter Protests Across the US

In response to the death of George Floyd, numerous #BlackLivesMatter protests have taken place, and still do, across the US. This is what Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok said about it.
Curated the: May 25, 2020

Social Media Image Size Guide 2020

This infographic is the perfect size guide so that you can make sure you are using the right size on every social media platform. From LinkedIn’s company business background to YouTube’s custom thumbnail, here’s everything you need to know.
Curated the: May 18, 2020

Facebook Acquires GIF Platform GIPHY

Facebook acquired the biggest GIF database in a deal reported to be worth $400 million. While nothing changes for the rest platforms, for the time being, the full potential of this acquisition will unravel with time.
Curated the: May 11, 2020

Facebook Provides Tips and a Template for an Effective Content Calendar

When to post - where to post - what to post: the answer to these questions is what makes a solid social media content calendar. Read here the tips Facebook recently shared along with the free template it provided.

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