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VSCO Announces Discussions to Allow Users to Comment on Posts
VSCO has announced Discussions, a new commenting feature for Plus and Pro Members.
Snapchat Adds the Ability for Creators to Share & Upload Longer Videos
Snapchat has added the ability for creators to share longer videos. Creators can now share up to three-minute videos and upload five-minute videos for Chats, Stories, and Spotlight.
Spotify and Universal Music Group Expand Partnership to Include Music Videos, Promotional Tools, and Social Features
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced an expanded partnership.
Spotify Pilots Video-Based Courses Through Partnerships with Educational Platforms
Spotify is testing video-based courses through new partnerships with educational platforms such as BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, Skillshare, and Thinkific. The courses fall into four categories: Make Music, Get Creative, Learn Business, and Healthy Living, and will be displayed alongside music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
YouTube Adds Member-Only Shorts, Allowing Creators to Provide Exclusive Shorts to Paying Subscribers
YouTube has added Members-Only Shorts, short-form videos that creators can share with paying subscribers.
LinkedIn Introduces Messaging for Pages
LinkedIn has introduced messaging for Pages. When organizations enable this feature, users can message their Pages via a button at the top of the Page.
Telegram Introduces New Reward System for Creators with Revenue Sharing from Ads In Channels
Telegram has rolled out a new rewards system for creators. Owners of public channels with at least 1,000 subscribers are eligible to receive 50% of the revenue generated from ads displayed in their channels.
LinkedIn Is Testing A New Dedicated Video Tab for Short-Form Videos
LinkedIn is beta-testing a dedicated short-form video experience. This includes a new video tab in the app's navigation bar, which moves the Post tab next to the search bar. Tapping on the Video tab directs users to a vertical, full-screen feed of short-form videos. Like other short-form video experiences, there are buttons to like, comment and share the videos on the right side. Users can also click ‘See More’ to view the post caption.
Instagram Adds the Ability for Users to Mention a Specific Photo or Video in Carousel Posts When Leaving Comments
Instagram has added the ability for users to mention specific contentin carousel posts when commenting. To do this, users can use the "@" symbol followed by the number corresponding to the placement of the photo or video in the carousel, and then type out their comments.
YouTube Allows Creators to Remix Shorts That Have Already Been Remixed
YouTube now permits creators to remix previously remixed Shorts using features such as Sound, Cut, Collab, or Green Screen. In the past, creators could only remix a source video.
Instagram Relocates Timestamps on Posts To Make It Easier To See When A Post Was Published
Instagram relocated the timestamp on posts. Now, the timestamp appears at the top of the post, next to user handles, as opposed to being at the bottom after comments.
Threads Begins Beta Test of Fediverse Sharing
Threads has launched a beta test for a Fediverse sharing feature in the US, Canada, and Japan.