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YouTube is currently testing a new experience that gives users direct access to Shorts.

Pinterest announces Idea Ads, a new ad format that enables brands to turn sponsored Idea Pins into ads to reach bigger audiences. 

Instagram announced its combining IGTV and Feed videos into one video format called Instagram Video.

Billboard and Logitech For Creators launch the first-ever creator-centered music chart in Song Breaker Chart to rank creators who use social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube to amplify music through content such as viral and funny videos, dance challenges, memes, and more.

Pinterest enters the world of creator monetization with new tools to help creators monetize and partner with brands.

Tumblr launched its first creator monetization with a new subscription feature called Post+ that enables creators to charge a subscription fee for exclusive content.

TikTok continues to update its branded content policies with the official launch of the Branded Content toggle to help creators prominently disclose paid partnerships.

Facebook launches Bulletin, a newsletter platform dedicated to helping independent journalists and writers grow and monetize their newsletter audience.

TikTok is partnering with Whisk to give recipe creators a new way to link directly out to recipes on the Whisk app.

TikTok is testing a new way for creators to engage with their followers through a new Q&A feature.

Reddit has acquired Brooklyn-based short-form video app Dubsmash, which is second only to TikTok when it comes to short-form video app installs.