by Amy RountreeThere’s just so much going on in the world of social media each week, it can be hard to keep up. We’ve pulled together some of the top social media headlines from the past few days, to help you stay up to date, with the latest social media news. Read on.
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Twitter has updated its privacy settings for users and have compiled a handy step-by-step guide for those wishing to make use of it. The aim is to help Twitter users better understand the information they share, and how they can set limitations on that information to help control their overall experience, which all sounds brilliant in our book. Well done, Twitter.
Your privacy matters. So does having the resources to understand and manage your privacy settings.
Check out the updated “Settings and privacy” page on web and follow this thread to adjust your settings and make the Twitter experience more your own.
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) October 14, 2020
@TwitterSupport on Twitter
In response to growing concerns in the US regarding TikTok’s data and safety protocols, the network has partnered with OpenSlate, ‘to ensure a positive and safe environment for our brand partners advertising on TikTok’. In Europe meanwhile, TikTok numbers have surged with around 17 million people using the app each day in the UK alone.
TikTok numbers surge in Europe. Image TheDrum.com
Tech giant Google has launched a new version of Google Analytics with a view to providing new ways to track and monitor key data trends, to help businesses anticipate customer need. More news from Google, plus a walk-through here.
Google launches an update to their Google Analytics feature
Undoubtedly the success story of 2020, online meeting-place Zoom has had an unprecedented year. To that end, the platform is testing out a beta version of ‘OnZoom’ - a monetised service that will allow for ticketed events.
According to Zoom it will be: ‘An extension of Zoom’s unified communications platform, OnZoom is a comprehensive solution for paid Zoom users to create, host, and monetise events like fitness classes, concerts, stand-up or improv shows, and music lessons on the Zoom Meetings platform.’
It’s only in the US for now, but watch this space. More Zoom related social media news here.
Introducing OnZoom - Zoom's new immersive experience and event marketplace. ? Head to https://t.co/2kHeVe4lw1 to explore all that it has to offer! pic.twitter.com/eTYW7YrQCD
— Zoom (@zoom_us) October 14, 2020
Introducing OnZoom on Twitter (@zoom_us)
