Articles for the month November, 2023

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November 30, 2023

12 TikTok Pushes Long-Form Video

Apps, Social Media

The originators of the short-attention-span video are now pushing for long-form video. It's no secret that TikTok has allowed ten-minute videos for some time, while YouTube Shorts is still stuck with a 60-second limit. The logic behind the shor...

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November 30, 2023

13 Out with the Old, In with the New: Reddit's Glow Up

Apps, Internet

In the boundless universe of internet oddities, where cat videos are considered high art and conspiracy theories have their own fan clubs, Reddit has decided it's time for a glow-up. Forget intergalactic makeovers; we're talking about a brand refr...

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November 29, 2023

7 Meta's New Subscription Model Hits Troubled Waters

Paid Advertising, Social Media

Remember when Meta introduced those expensive ad-free plans for Facebook and Instagram back in November? Not that long ago, right? Well, the company is already wading into troubled waters with the European Union (UE). It doesn't take Meta ...

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November 28, 2023

5 Google's Holiday Glitch and Surprise Promotions

Google, Paid Advertising

You might have had an email telling you your Google Ad account was suspended and that your ads won't run. That's not what you want to hear with the holiday season pounding on your door, right? Don't worry. Your ads are running, although it might b...

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November 28, 2023

4 Google Extended Gets a Big Thumbs Down

Google, Technology

Over 250 websites have opted to block Google Extended, Google's product token that blocks AI models from crawling and training on their content. That's a 180% increase in the past month. The move to block Google Extended includes big sites...

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November 27, 2023

12 Shopify Electrifies Black Friday Sales

Apps, Ecommerce, Internet

Well, the holiday madness had begun. The day after Thanksgiving was Friday. More importantly, for merchants and consumers, it was Black Friday. You know, the long-famous tradition we've all come to love or hate, depending on where you stand with t...

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November 27, 2023

13 Pinterest's Hidden Power as a Luxury Marketing...

Apps, Content Marketing, Social Media

In the colorful tapestry of creativity, where cat memes and outfit inspo reign supreme, there exists a virtual wonderland often overlooked by the masses: Pinterest. While it may seem like a haven for design aficionados and DIY fans, recent insight...

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November 22, 2023

12 Anthropic Releases Claude 2.1

Internet, Technology

First, let's clear up some stuff. Who is Anthropic, and who the heck is Claude? In a nutshell, Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that builds "reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems." Claude is the company's AI assista...

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November 21, 2023

10 Swipe Right on Changes: Tinder's New Features

Apps, Internet

Tinder is stepping up its game with a suite of features that promise to make your dating life more entertaining than a stand-up comedy show. No more cringe-worthy bios or awkward icebreakers – Tinder is about to turn your romantic journey into a h...

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November 21, 2023

20 The Hits Keep Coming for X As Major Advertisers Bail

Apps, Social Media

Things are never smooth sailing when it comes to Elon and X. Even as he introduces ways to make the platform more likable and sustainable, he finds a way to alienate. As always, X (and Elon) can't seem to make friends this past week. The plat...

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November 20, 2023

7 TikTok Gets Chatty About Advertising Policies

Apps, Social Media

TikTok is taking some big steps to make it a little easier for users and advertisers to better understand how the platform handles ads for advertisers and users. TikTok, of course, points out that "businesses show ads on TikTok to reach peopl...

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November 17, 2023

7 Instagram Users Get a Surprise With Big Updates

Social Media

Meta is promising some new surprises for Instagram users. Among the goodies users can expect will be shiny new editing tools for Reels, a Media Clip Hub, new fonts and voices, an audio browser, custom stickers, awesome filters, an easier editing p...