Instagram is rolling out Testimonials, a new type of Partnership Ad. Initially tested last year, these are text-only endorsements by creators that appear in ads.

Instagram introduced a handful of new updates for Direct Messages (DMs). They are:

YouTube has added a Promote option for Shorts for Shorts on the Shorts tab on desktop.

YouTube is testing Voice Replies with a group of creators in the U.S

Instagram is testing a new down arrow button next to comments, which has been spotted by a few users and more recently, confirmed by Instagram head Adam Mosseri.

After revealing the feature as part of a number of updates to profiles, Instagram is officially rolling out the ability for users to customize their thumbnails.

LinkedIn has added a new "Contribute Expertise" button to the share box on desktop.

Meta has begun testing ads on Threads, allowing select brands in the US and Japan to extend their Meta ad campaigns to the platform.

After courting TikTok creators, Meta is doubling down with new Instagram Insights updates for Reels.

LinkedIn is introducing a renewal process for its Top Voices badge, awarded to “global experts, leaders, changemakers, public figures, and innovators.”