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fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Snapchat Adds Infinite Retention and Group Streaks

We've often heard from our community that Snapchatters want to save their chats forever. Infinite Retention can now be enabled for each individual conversation, and everyone receives a clear notification when the setting changes.
Gadgets
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Male teacher who had sex with Leaving Cert student in her mother's bed is struck off

A teacher who had sex with a Leaving Cert student in her mother's bed after "grooming" her on Snapchat has been struck from the teaching register. The man sent lewd messages and explicit pictures of himself to the vulnerable 18-year-old to "steer" her into an inappropriate relationship, and had sex with her up to six times in the months before her exams. He also kissed and touched her best friend and sent her an explicit photo on Snapchat.
Education
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Snapchat allowing drug dealers to operate openly on platform, says Danish research body

Snapchat hosts numerous openly advertising drug-dealing profiles accessible to children, with inadequate moderation, recommendations promoting dealers, and insufficient responses to reports.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Snapchat and Instagram are starting to chase the same growth strategy

Snapchat is shifting from Friend Stories toward Spotlight short-form videos to spark conversations and drive user growth toward one billion users.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Why one exec thinks creators is a real key to Snap flourishing

Snap's creator investments are generating renewed momentum, with increasing Snap Star activity, Spotlight growth, and renewed celebrity and homegrown creator engagement driving monetization opportunities.
#snap
fromAol
1 week ago
Tech industry

Snapchat Parent Sees Slowing Audience Growth As Competition Intensifies

fromAol
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Down 91% From Its Record High, Can Snap Stock Snap Back in 2025?

fromAol
1 week ago
Tech industry

Snapchat Parent Sees Slowing Audience Growth As Competition Intensifies

fromAol
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Down 91% From Its Record High, Can Snap Stock Snap Back in 2025?

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I feared I'd find her dead in bed' - teens harmed by spice-laced vapes

Dealers use Snapchat to sell vape liquid laced with synthetic cannabinoids ('spice') to children as young as 13, causing addiction, severe withdrawal, and death.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Potrero Dive Bar Thee Parkside May Be Forced to Close, as Building Changes Hands

Snapchat evidence led to arrests of alleged Sonoma County graffiti taggers; Potrero Hill bar faces potential redevelopment; Katie Porter leads in polls; Taylor Swift engaged.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NJ cop recorded surveillance video of female arrestee in sex act, shared clip on Snapchat: prosecutors

A New Jersey cop allegedly recorded surveillance footage of a female arrestee performing a sex act in a jail cell on his phone and then shared the X-rated clip over Snapchat, prosecutors said Monday. Ventnor City police officer Ryan Bonanni, 24, was charged Monday with official misconduct, computer theft and three counts of invasion of privacy, following the incident with the woman who was arrested by the local department on July 6, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Law
fromSocial Media Today
4 weeks ago

Snapchat Launches 'Buddy Passes' to Boost Snapchat Membership

As a Snapchat+ subscriber, you can give your friends free access to Snapchat+ using a buddy pass. Each month, three Buddy Passes are available.
Digital life
fromAol
4 weeks ago

Snap Stock Plunged After Earnings. Buy the Dip?

Snap reported a 9% increase in revenue year over year, totaling $1.345 billion. Daily active users rose by 9% to reach 469 million.
US news
#user-growth
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
4 months ago

Snapchat Tops 900M Monthly Active Users As Revenue Rises, But Warns of Economic "Headwinds"

Snapchat surpasses 900 million monthly users, emphasizing strong growth in both user engagement and advertising revenue despite economic uncertainties.
#augmented-reality
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Marketing tech

Snap launches Lens Studio iOS and web apps for creating AR Lenses with AI and simple tools | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Marketing tech

Snap launches Lens Studio iOS and web apps for creating AR Lenses with AI and simple tools | TechCrunch

#home-safe
Women
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Snapchat Partners With TOGETHXR to Help Female Athletes Boost Their Presence

Snapchat partners with TOGETHXR to enhance female athletes' visibility through the Snap the Gap content accelerator program.
E-Commerce
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

Research Shows that Snapchat Delivers Better Results for E-commerce Brands

Snapchat outperformed other platforms with a 7.5% improvement in ROAS, while also maintaining the lowest CPA.
fromForbes
2 months ago

Snapchat & TOGETHXR Team Up To Empower Women Athlete Digital Creators

This partnership aims to address the persistent inequities in sports, particularly the gender gap in media exposure and earning potential for women athletes.
Women
#social-media
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Social media marketing

Snapchat adds new features for creators, including an easier way to edit videos | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Social media marketing

Snapchat adds new features for creators, including an easier way to edit videos | TechCrunch

fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Snapchat Partners with American Eagle on New Snap Map Promotion Type

Over 800 American Eagle retail locations across the US will be featured as Promoted Places on Snap Map, targeting the 95% of Snapchatters planning to shop in-store for back-to-school.
E-Commerce
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Snapchat Reaches 250 Million Users in India

Snapchat India is strategically poised to capitalise on massive digital opportunities by offering culturally relevant experiences through local content initiatives and partnerships.
Digital life
E-Commerce
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

DoubleVerify Debuts First-of-Its-Kind Attention Measurement for Social, Launching with Snap

DoubleVerify launched DV Authentic Attention® for Social, integrating eye-tracking insights with ad performance metrics on Snapchat.
#advertising
fromAdweek
4 months ago
Social media marketing

Snapchat to Snap Up Brands With Ad Campaign and Music Series

Snapchat continues to innovate with new campaigns to engage users and advertisers despite competition.
fromPCMag Middle East
4 months ago
Marketing tech

Snapchat Introduces Sponsored AI Lenses for Advertisers

Snapchat's new Sponsored AI Lenses enhance brand engagement through personalized AR experiences.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How Pampers got 4 million toddlers reading with Snapchat VR story books

The Pampers AR Storybook project, featuring augmented reality storytelling, addresses the critical issue of early literacy, aiming to change the fact that millions of children haven't been read to.
Marketing tech
#saturn
#lens
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
3 months ago

Snap Reveals When It Will Launch a Consumer Version of Its AR Glasses

Snap will launch consumer-friendly AR smart glasses called 'Specs' in 2026, transitioning from developer-exclusive versions.
Marketing tech
fromLindsey Gamble
3 months ago

Snapchat Creator Payouts Surpass $500 Million in 2024, Says CEO Evan Spiegel - Lindsey Gamble

Snapchat's payout of over half a billion dollars in 2024 shows its commitment to creator monetization.
#apple-watch
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago

Snap Adds New Gaming and Bitmoji Creation Elements to Lens Studio

Creators can now design custom Bitmoji outfits and props using the Friends API and Lens Studio.
The Bitmojiverse Challenge offers cash prizes for developers using Bitmoji Suite assets.
Lens Studio is crucial to Snap's AR success with a large community of creators.
#marketing
fromMiami New Times
3 months ago

Inter Miami CF Joins Snapchat, Courts Next Gen of Messi Fans

The launch on Snapchat is aimed squarely at deepening the club's connection with a younger demographic.
Miami Marlins
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The Razr Ultra proves flip phones are almost ready

Even as they've gotten better, faster, and more durable, devices from Google, Samsung, and others have just had too many compromises.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australian girl, 11, sexually abused by stranger after adding him to get Snapchat points

The horrific abuse of an 11-year-old girl in Australia after adding a stranger on Snapchat underscores the risks associated with the Quick Add feature of the app.
Privacy professionals
#snap-map
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Social media marketing

Snapchat's Snap Map reaches 400 million users

Snapchat's Snap Map has gained 400 million monthly users, becoming a key feature for real-time social discovery and exploration.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Social media marketing

Snap Map reaches new milestone of 400M monthly active users | TechCrunch

Snap Map reaches over 400 million monthly active users, highlighting its importance for social discovery and competitive advantage.
fromForbes
4 months ago

What Brands Should Know About Creator Marketing On Snapchat

"Snapchat prioritizes direct interaction between fans and creators, making sponsored brand messaging feel more like personalized recommendations and less like advertisements."
Social media marketing
#ui-design
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Snap is seemingly rethinking that 'simplified' app

Snapchat's redesign aimed at simplification has faced user backlash, prompting a reconsideration of the layout.
Media industry
fromOmny Studio
4 months ago

Caterpillar's Earnings Bump; Starbucks Downgrades; Snapchat Ad Sales Concerns

Caterpillar's earnings are down but expects flat sales; Starbucks downgrades reflect declining store sales; Snapchat faces ad sales challenges.
fromSocial Media Today
4 months ago

Snapchat Shares Insights into its Evolving Efforts to Combat Drug-Related Content

The CDC's report highlights that synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, have become the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States, marking a critical public health crisis.
Privacy professionals
Marketing tech
fromDeadline
4 months ago

Snap, Facing "Headwinds," Scraps Q2 Guidance Amid Economic Uncertainty As Stock Drops

Snap reported Q1 earnings with increased users but tempered financial guidance amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 months ago

Snap's growth dominance stands to be questioned - what are the asks?

Snap's upcoming earnings call is critical to demonstrate recent growth is sustainable amid economic challenges.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Twisted son allegedly murdered mom then shared photo on Snapchat: 'It was an exorcism'

A Texas man allegedly killed his mother and dog during a delusional exorcism ritual, later sharing photos of the crime on social media.
#meta
fromDigiday
5 months ago

What now for TikTok creators after the latest ban delay, with Alyssa McKay

When a brand asks to do a TikTok, I would rather do a Snapchat where I have 2 million followers, and I think that they're going to get a million times more exposure.
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