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LinkedIn Tests 'My Network' Tab to Show Content Only from Connections and Followed People & Pages
LinkedIn is testing new tabs at the top of the feed, allowing users to toggle between the All and My Network tabs to filter content in their feed:
Twitch Introduces New Sponsorship Features to Help Streamers Monetize
Twitch introduced a Sponsorship tab in the Creator Dashboard.
Instagram Reveals How Its Algorithm Weighs Watch Time for Reels
In a recent video, Instagram's Adam Mosseri explained how the algorithm weighs watch time, addressing a user’s question about the “sweet spot” for watch time percentage and whether longer videos are penalized.
LinkedIn Adds Analytics for Comments Users Leave On Posts
LinkedIn is starting to show analytics for comments users leave on posts. Currently available for some users, they will see an Impression count under their comment, next to the Like and Reply buttons.
SoundCloud Partners with Ticketmaster & Universe for Artists to List, Manage, and Promote Events on Their Profiles
SoundCloud announced a new partnership with Ticketmaster and Universe, Ticketmaster’s self-serve event ticketing and marketing platform.
YouTube Is Updating Mid-Roll Ads to Make Them Less Interruptive for Viewers
YouTube is updating mid-roll ads to make them less disruptive. Starting May 12, 2025, ads will appear at natural break points like pauses and transitions rather than in the middle of sentences or actions.
LinkedIn Is Sending Notifications to Users About Popular Posts in Their Network
LinkedIn is notifying users about popular posts within their network by sending notifications in the Notifications tab for posts labeled Popular in your network.
Instagram Rolls Out Creator Testimonials for Partnership Ads
Instagram is rolling out Testimonials, a new type of Partnership Ad. Initially tested last year, these are text-only endorsements by creators that appear in ads.
Amazon Shuts Down Inspire, Shifts Focus to AI Shopping Assistant Rufus
Amazon got rid of Inspire, its TikTok-style feed.
Instagram Adds New Direct Message Features, Including Translations, QR Codes & Scheduled Messages to Help Users Stay Connected
Instagram introduced a handful of new updates for Direct Messages (DMs). They are:
Twitch Updates Its Enforcement System to Include Expiration Periods for Violations
Twitch has updated its Enforcement System to now include expiration periods for most Community Guidelines violations.