Instagram has announced a new way for artists to reach their fans on Instagram with Instagram Stories integration for Canvas.

TikTok is currently testing a new ad offering with Kroger called ‘Hashtag Challenge Plus’ that features a new in-app shopping feature  to drive clicks and purchases. 

Instagram has launched Instagram Story School, a new online resource that provides information and tips on how to create and edit a Instagram Story, run Instagram Story Ads, and much more.

Facebook has updated its marketing on Instagram courses. Part of the Facebook Blueprint e-learning series, the three courses focus on helping agencies and businesses achieve their goals by using Instagram's power marketing tools and services.

Pinterest has announced it is opening up its API to third-party influencer marketing platforms to provide brands with key metrics for influencers such as monthly views, followers, impressions, click-throughs, and saves.

According to several reports, Facebook is working on its own Influencer marketing platform will help "advertisers and creators easily connect for branded content opportunities."