The Drum's Daily Briefing: Universal Music & TikTok strike chord & Snapchat's AI makeover
UMG renews deal with TikTok, benefiting artists with improved pay and access to billion-plus users. Snapchat introduces edit message feature, emoji reactions, and AI-powered reminders. [ more ]
The tide has turned': why parents are suing US social media firms after their children's death
Carson Bride died by suicide after receiving hundreds of harassing messages on the anonymous messaging app Yolo.
His mother filed charges against Snapchat and the anonymous messaging apps it hosted, leading to the removal of anonymous messaging features on the platform. [ more ]
Snapchat's Super Bowl 2024 Ad Will Make You Want To Kiss A Cobra And Film It (Maybe) - SlashGear
Snapchat prioritizes privacy with friends-only content and limited visibility.
Snapchat has been ranked as the worst social media platform for children's mental health and has a history of being associated with online grooming. [ more ]
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel: 'Snapchat Is Different Than Social Media' - Snap (NYSE:SNAP)
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel plans to increase advertising revenue by differentiating Snapchat from social media platforms.
Snapchat's unique features, such as its moderated content platform and focus on bringing friends and family closer together, are said to be appealing to advertisers. [ more ]
Deutsche Bank upgrades Snap to Buy on several strong catalysts By Investing.com
Deutsche Bank upgraded Snap's rating from Hold to Buy, citing strong catalysts for revenue and EBITDA growth.
Key factors contributing to Deutsche Bank's optimistic outlook include the expected revenue boost from Snapchat+, Snap's partnership with Amazon, and inbound advertising from China. [ more ]
Over Half of Companies Concerned about Unintentional Greenwashing; Microsoft Overtakes Apple as Most Valuable Company; Snapchat Subscribers Skyrocket with AI Features
Over half of companies are concerned about unintentional greenwashing, as they may be held accountable for reporting emissions in their value chain.
Microsoft has overtaken Apple as the most valuable company, thanks to its investment in OpenAI and a surge of 57% in value during 2023. [ more ]
Snapchat's Evan Spiegel Takes Shots At Facebook, Instagram In A Leaked Memo: 'Social Media Is Dead' - Snap (NYSE:SNAP)
Snap Inc.'s CEO Evan Spiegel rallied employees in a leaked internal memo to overcome stagnant growth and outlined the company's strategic blueprint for 2024.
Spiegel emphasized Snap's unique position as a "happy" social media platform and announced plans for user growth, improved ad targeting, and expansion into AR products. [ more ]
Snap expands perks for 'leaned in' agency partners with new program
Snap is launching an advanced partner program for agencies using Snapchat, offering personalized training, support, and other perks.
Partners in the program will have access to new features for buying, managing, and measuring Snapchat campaigns, aiming to attract more large global agencies. [ more ]
7 Essential Tips to Protect Your Privacy in 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum
Personal data collection is common in our online activities, and it can be shared and sold to other companies.
There are steps you can take to protect your personal data, such as reviewing privacy settings on social media and using privacy options provided by platforms like Snap. [ more ]
Snap Announces New Partnership With Fospha To Provide More In-Depth Campaign Analytics
Fospha has partnered with Snapchat to help marketers measure the impact and effectiveness of their campaigns.
Fospha will provide additional, third-party verification of Snapchat campaign metrics and more in-depth data to better inform marketing strategies. [ more ]
Why Snapchat is pitching its platform as an alternative to social media
Snapchat is positioning itself as an alternative to other social media platforms by emphasizing connection.
Snapchat's brand campaign is focusing on events like the Grammy's and Super Bowl to reach a large audience and convey its message of connection. [ more ]
Snapchat Announces New Parental Oversight and Management Improvements
Snapchat is rolling out updates to its parental control and supervision tools, making it easier for parents to manage their kids' exposure levels on the app.
The updates include a new overview of safety and privacy settings for teen users, a more prominent placement of the Family Center in the app, and the option for parents to opt their teens out of the 'My AI' chatbot tool. [ more ]
Snapchat Announces New Parental Oversight and Management Improvements
Snapchat is updating its parental control tools, making it easier for parents to manage their child's exposure on the app.
The updates include an overview of safety and privacy settings, improved visibility of the Family Center, and the option to opt-out of the 'My AI' chatbot. [ more ]
Snapchat now lets parents restrict their teens from using the app's 'My AI' chatbot, view their privacy settings | TechCrunch
Snapchat is introducing new parental controls that allow parents to restrict their teens from interacting with the app's AI chatbot.
The changes also include giving parents access to view their teens' privacy settings and making it easier to find the Family Center for parental controls. [ more ]