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Sep 23, 2026
LinkedIn expands verifications
LinkedIn is expanding its user and business verifications in-stream , as part of its broader effort to ensure that users can trust the people and brands they engage with.
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Sep 23, 2026
US opposes Australia’s proposed social media restrictions
The Australian government’s plan to require social platforms to give users an algorithm opt-out has been criticized by the U.S. embassy in Canberra, Australia, with U.S. officials saying the proposal could be used to …
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Sep 22, 2026
Meta Muse uses human staff for some functions
While Meta is clearly very excited about its artificial intelligence-powered Muse agents , it’s interesting to note that the company is using the exact same playbook it used in previously failed AI rollouts.
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Sep 22, 2026
TikTok commits to expanded child protection initiatives
TikTok USDS JV, the corporate management group responsible for TikTok in the U.S., announced two new partnerships on Tuesday designed to expand the app’s child protection efforts and contribute to industry-wide progre…
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Sep 22, 2026
X Numbers officially launch
X has officially launched its new number access option for XChat , which enables X users to share numeric access codes that can be used to send DMs between non-connections.
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Sep 22, 2026
Meta Muse partners with Shopify, gets blocked by Amazon
Meta announced a partnership with Shopify that will enable users of its new Muse AI agents to empower their Muse bots to make purchases from Shopify merchants on their behalf.
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Sep 22, 2026
Threads adds sticker options for bios
Threads users can now add digital stickers to their profile bio section, which could provide another way to make profiles stand out in the app.
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Sep 22, 2026
Meta adds Threads-specific permissions for businesses
In addition to announcing that advertisers will no longer need to have an Instagram account to run ads on Threads , Meta has also announced new permissions for Threads advertisers within its business management tools.…
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Sep 21, 2026
X shares more insight into penalties impacting post reach
X will now share more insight into post impacts due to adherence to local laws, as part of an expansion of its user performance insights .
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Sep 21, 2026
XChat disappears from app stores
It seems that X has quietly removed its separate XChat app from both the Apple and Google Play stores as the company moves to consolidate more functionality into the main X app.
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Sep 21, 2026
Snapchat adds new AI features including chat-to-song
Snapchat announced a range of artificial intelligence-powered updates for Lens+ subscribers , including Snap-to-song, which enables users to generate a song from their chats, AI re-touching for photos, and a remix opt…
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Sep 21, 2026
Threads advertisers will no longer need an Instagram account
Meta is changing its Threads ad creation process so that advertisers will no longer need to have a matching username on both Threads and Instagram to run promotions. Advertisers who don’t have an Instagram presence wi…
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Sep 21, 2026
Snapchat report examines the rise of microdramas
Amid the rise of short-form videos, microdramas have become a trend of their own, offering soap opera-style storytelling that aligns with modern consumption behaviors.
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Sep 21, 2026
Pinterest offers predictive optimization for Performance+
Pinterest launched a new way to measure the likely effectiveness of ad campaigns in the app using a campaign optimization score, which offers a simplified metric that factors in a range of ad setup elements to predict…
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Sep 20, 2026
X shares guidance on effective promotions in the app
Looking to build more effective ad campaigns on X?
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Sep 20, 2026
Meta expands Muse agent connections, launches Muse for Mac
Meta has continued its artificial intelligence agent push with the launch of Muse for Mac, while it's also announced expanded app connection options that will enable users to let Muse undertake more actions on their b…
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Sep 20, 2026
YouTube executives share strategies on channel pivoting
YouTube shared new tips for creators who want to switch the focus of their content or vary their approach.
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Sep 20, 2026
LinkedIn ditches post enhancement, launches Post Proofreader
LinkedIn has rolled out a tool for Premium users called Post Proofreader that replaces the platform’s artificial intelligence-powered post enhancement option, which was removed last month . The now-discontinued tool e…
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Sep 20, 2026
LinkedIn tests Network tab to encourage engagement among connections
LinkedIn is once again testing an alternative feed approach as it looks for more ways to help users find relevant conversations and engage with each other.
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Sep 17, 2026
Pinterest announces visual search ads and an AI restyle feature
Pinterest announced a range of new discovery innovations at its annual Pinterest Presents event today . The platform is adding multiple features, including visual search ads, artificial intelligence-powered restyle op…
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Sep 17, 2026
Reddit SMB guide offers holiday planning tips
Reddit has published a new holiday planning guide for SMBs , which includes a range of insights into how people are searching for products in the app. The guide also highlights how Reddit conversations drive purchase …
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Sep 17, 2026
Reddit offers insights from its Health Summit event
Reddit held its first Health Summit in New York on Sept. 4, where it presented data on how people are using its platform for health-related research, and also explored how health-related marketers can tap into relevan…
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Sep 17, 2026
Facebook Pages get charged for link posts
It seems that more Facebook Pages are being asked to pay to include links in their posts in the app.
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Sep 17, 2026
Meta shares holiday 2026 planning guides
Meta has published a new set of holiday planning guides for marketers , which are designed to help guide strategic planning as brands head into the last quarter of the year.
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