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LinkedIn Expands Access to Newsletters for All Users Along with Improvements
LinkedIn is expanding Newsletter access, allowing all users to publish one.
Pinterest Introduces Pinterest Ad Labs for Testing New Creative and Ad Tools
Pinterest has launched Pinterest Ad Labs, an innovation program enabling brands to test prototypes of new creative and ad tools.
TikTok is Testing Its Instagram Collabs-Like Feature With More Brands
TikTok's Collaboration feature has been spotted again.. The feature, similar to Instagram Collabs, allows multiple accounts to co-author a post. This post is then shared on all of their profiles and with their followers. It was initially spotted back in May in a post between Will Smith and his Westbrook Racing team.
Instagram is Testing Prompts in the Comments of Feed and Reel Posts
Instagram is testing a 'Prompt' option for Feed posts and Reels.
Instagram Confirms Testing of Unskippable Ads
After being spotted in the wild, Instagram confirmed it is testing unskippable ads. Users who are part of the test will see an Ad Break, which features a countdown timer and requires users to view an ad before being able to continue browsing content.
Instagram Adds Support for Different-Sized Photos and Text In Carousels
Instagram has rolled out updates for Carousels. A new Resize option is available during post-editing, allowing users to select the 'Original' option to share photos in their original dimensions, including those of different sizes (e.g., portrait, landscape), without altering their dimensions. In addition, some users can access a native text tool to add text to images in carousels.
Instagram Tests Sharing Draft Reels via Direct Messages
Instagram is testing the option to share a draft of a Reel via direct messages to friends.
Instagram Launches Trial Reels, Giving Creators the Ability to Share Reels with Non-Followers Before Sharing with Everyone
Instagram has launched a test of Trial Reels, allowing creators to share a Reel with only non-followers.
Instagram Adds Live, Custom Themes and QR Codes for Broadcast Channels
Instagram has expanded its capabilities for Broadcast Channels. Key updates include the ability for creators and brands to go live with members in their channels, customize their channels with an image, and share a QR code that directs users to their channels.
YouTube Updates the Inspiration Tab with AI-Powered Tools
YouTube is updating the Inspiration Tab in Studio, formerly known as the Research Tab, by adding Ideas and Outlines.
LinkedIn Launches Wire Program for In-Stream Video Ads On Publisher Content
LinkedIn launched the Wire Program in beta. The program allows brands to run in-stream video ads on publisher content. It is currently being tested with publishers like Bloomberg, Business Insider, NBCUniversal, and The Wall Street Journal. Publishers will have a 50-50 revenue split with LinkedIn.
Twitch Introduces the Twitch DJ Program Allowing DJs to Play Popular Music and Earn Money
Twitch has introduced the Twitch DJ Program, which is set to launch later this summer.