Welcome to the AMPlifier – a spotlight on the latest and greatest industry updates. Whether you want to learn more about this week's marketing trends, the newest updates to your favorite social platforms, or simply what meme is currently taking the internet by storm, then read on. You never know what you might learn.
FACEBOOK WILL TEST SHOPPING FROM REELS LATER THIS YEAR
COVERING COMMENTS IS INSTAGRAM'S NEWEST ANTI-BULLYING TOOL
On Tuesday, Instagram is adding two new tools to its repertoire. First, the platform will automatically hide comments that look like they might constitute bullying even if they aren't obviously breaking the rules. Second, it will send a new warning message for users whose comments are repeatedly flagged as toxic, in the hope of changing behavior at the onset.
FACEBOOK LAUNCHES ‘SEASON OF SUPPORT’ TO ASSIST SMBS, INCLUDING NEW #BUYBLACKFRIDAY PUSH
Facebook has announced a new ‘Season of Support’ initiative to provide a boost SMBs in the last quarter of the year, which will include free resources, education, and training to help small businesses make the most of the holiday season.
ANTITRUST INVESTIGATION RECOMMENDS MAJOR CHANGES TO FACEBOOK, GOOGLE, APPLE, AND AMAZON
After a 16-month investigation, the House Antitrust Subcommittee has found that Facebook, Google, Apple, and Amazon do hold ‘monopoly power' over their respective markets, and has proposed significant changes to address how they operate.
That's a wrap on this week's feed. Stay tuned to see what happens next.
