Spotify Adds Public Play Counts for Audio & Video Podcasts

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Spotify Adds Public Play Counts for Audio & Video Podcasts

Spotify introduces a new podcast metric called Plays, showing how many times an episode has been listened to or watched.

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Netflix Tests TikTok-Style Vertical Video Feed as Part of App Redesign

Netflix will begin testing a vertical video feed in its mobile app as part of a broader redesign.

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YouTube Removes “Revert to Original” Option in Video Editor

YouTube is removing the "Revert to original" feature.

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YouTube Launches New Caption Features for Shorts

YouTube has added new caption features for Shorts. Creators can now auto-generate captions directly within the Shorts editor and customize them with different text styles and colors.

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Peloton Adds YouTube to Its Entertainment Lineup

YouTube has been added to Peloton Entertainment. Members with a Peloton Bike, Tread, or Row can watch YouTube videos while working out, with no subscription required.

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Pinterest’s Inclusion Fund Returns for a Fifth Year, Focusing on Inclusive Creators and Merchants

Pinterest has expanded its Pinterest Inclusion Fund, now in its fifth year, with a focus on creators and small businesses that sell products or create content that aligns with the platform's inclusive features.

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Pinterest Introduces AI Content Labels and "See Fewer" Option to Help Users Control THeir Feed Experience

Pinterest introduced new labels for AI-generated and AI-modified content.

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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.