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Since the beginning of COVID-19, social media apps like Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn have been rolling out new features to their platforms to help users during this time. Facebook is now rolling out a new gift card listing for small businesses to utilize. Gift card registries will be available via special newsfeed prompt allowing businesses the opportunity to stay afloat while they're closed. This feature began rolling out across the U.S. late last week.

As expected, social media apps are seeing a rise in usage over the past couple of weeks due to the quarantine of COVID-19.

IGTV has been a huge focus for Instagram since it's launch but it has not been as popular as Instagram Stories. The app is looking to change that. It is now in the testing stage of launching the new option to monetize IGTV videos.

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The platform that has already gained millions of users from its launch in 2016, TikTok is expanding and providing new updates for its users. While TikTok content was primarily captured on mobile devices only, the company has announced that it will be providing an option to upload via Desktop.

On February 11th, Snapchat announced a new mental health resource called Here for You, which is the first product launch around their larger health and wellness push to be rolled out over the next few months. Here for You is designed to provide “proactive in-app support [for those] who may be experiencing mental health or emotional crisis, or who may be curious to learn more about these issues and how they can help friends dealing with them.”

Byte, Vine's second coming is now available to download on iOS and Android. This app, announced in 2017, will be similar to its originator allowing for short-form, 6-second uploads.

It’s true, it’s here. IG finally allows you the ability to DM your friends, family, frenemies, brands etc. on almost all your devices via IG’s website (hold for iPads). You may not have the feature just yet as IG is testing it on a few (lucky) global users however, it should roll over to the general public shortly.

Anyone with an Instagram knows what a Boomerang is – a short gif that plays over in a loop. It has easily become one of the most popular ways to bring an Instagram story to life. Recently, Instagram has announced the addition of three new creative Boomerang modes, including the ability to “trim and tweak your Boomerang.”

Social Media Week brings together digital marketing professionals from over 50 countries to share ideas, insights, and strategies. We’re excited to announce that our CEO, Norel Mancuso, will be featured as a speaker for Social Media Week LA June 17-18. Who’s going?

Like, Retweet and... Tip? Twitter is considering a feature that will allow users to tip — sending each other money from their tweets — first reported by The Information.

Califonia's Consumer Privacy Act officially took effect on January 1, 2020 and here is everything you need to know about it.

As Social House, Inc. heads into our 10th year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous creative and strategic work brought to life by our growing team. From Strategic Content to Experiential, to Global Influencer Campaigns, 2019 was yet another year of innovation for our clients.

Influencer Marketing is a phrase we've all become very comfortable with, but where is it heading in 2020? Forbes spoke with influencers, their managers, and experts in the industry to get their thoughts on how they are working to keep up with the ever-growing changes in social.

Youth. Something brands have been trying to capture since advertising began. They are what's next, the future, and an important audience to capture. Both Pinterest and Snapchat have released rising trends for 2020 based on interest on their perspective platforms. These will be important for brands to pay attention to as they are a small insight into youth culture.

2020 is here and with new platforms, features and ever-growing audiences, it can be hard to navigate. Here are five key pieces of information to keep in mind for the upcoming year.