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Instagram Launches Referral Program Offering $100 for New Sign-Ups

Instagram is rolling out a referral program where select users can earn $100 for each eligible new user who signs up through Instagram links they share.

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Threads Prompts Users to Cross-Post to Instagram Stories for Increased Visibility

Threads is now nudging users to share their posts on Instagram.

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LinkedIn Experiments With Carousel-Style Video Tab Highlighting Trending Topics

LinkedIn is testing a new version of its Video tab.

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TikTok Updates DM Settings to Let Followers and Non-Followers Send Message Requests

TikTok is updating its direct message settings. Soon, users can choose to receive message requests from both their followers (“Potential Connections”) and people they don’t follow (“Others”).

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LinkedIn Updates Post Embeds with Cleaner Design and Video Previews for Third-Party Sites

LinkedIn has updated post embeds for third-party sites.

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Netflix Eyes Video Podcasts as Part of Growing Creator Partnership Strategy

Netflix may soon distribute video podcasts. On its latest earnings call, co-CEO Ted Sarandos discussed the growing popularity of video podcasts and Netflix's interest in partnering with creators across various media, including video podcasts.