In an effort to create more shoppable content, Pinterest has inked a multiyear deal with Amazon Ads to enhance the platform’s offering of relevant products and brands, and notably marks Amazon’s status as Pinterest’s first third-party advertising partner. The move follows the increasing popularity of...
Rising next-gen social engagement platforms are not on the metaverse or Web3 but rather simplified and streamlined text-based apps that draw together like-minded users and drive commerce through true interest and engagement, relying less on algorithmic feeds. Among those leading the way is Community.com, the social...
Twitter has teamed with social investment platform eToro to let users trade financial assets. “Very excited to be launching a new $Cashtags partnership with @Twitter which will enable Twitter users to see real-time prices for a much wider range of stocks, crypto & other assets...
Shopline is expanding its commerce services platform for selling on social media to Europe. The Singapore-headquartered firm has opened a European headquarters in London, adding that to its regional offices in Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Australia, Shopline said in a Wednesday (April 12) press release....
Meta keeps tinkering with Instagram Shops — a move many see as a sign that social commerce isn’t bearing the fruit once projected. This, as the beleaguered social media company disclosed via Facebook post that it is dropping the “Instagram Shop” tab, beginning next month....
Twitter users reportedly may soon be able to bid on and buy usernames. The New York Times reported Wednesday (Jan. 11) that the social media platform has considered running online auctions and selling usernames. It is not known if such a plan would include all...
Today is the last day Carrefour customers in France can order Christmas gifts via WhatsApp. Since the firm launched a new social commerce initiative on Dec. 5, customers in its home base of France have been able to order items via the “Carrefour Father Christmas”...
Elon Musk says he is leaving his future as CEO of Twitter in the hands of its users. “Should I step down as head of Twitter?” he asked Sunday (Dec. 18) evening. “I will abide by the results of this poll.” Should I step down...
Twitter is taking steps to prevent users from promoting other social media platforms. “We recognize that many of our users are active on other social media platforms,” the company’s Twitter support account wrote Sunday (Dec. 18). “However, we will no longer allow free promotion of...
