LinkedIn buys predictive insights startup RefreshRefresh is known for its eponymous iOS app that helps users brush up on key details about people they may not follow regularly.April 2, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
LinkedIn rolls out revamped messaging service with GIFs, emojisThe social network for professionals has redesigned its messaging interface with features commonly found in popular chat apps.September 1, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Mozilla pulls Facebook advertising after Cambridge Analytica scandalThe browser maker takes issue with Facebook's default privacy settings.March 22, 2018 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Twitter ends Q4 with 288 million users, revenue beats estimatesThe social network reported earnings of 12 cents per share on a revenue of $479 million, a 79 percent year-over-year.February 5, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Twitter launches its first subscription service, Twitter Blue, with exclusive perks for power usersThe service, launching first in Canada and Australia, is Twitter's first attempt at diversifying its revenue streams with a subscription business model.June 3, 2021 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Twitter misses Q4 revenue targets amid advertising revenue slumpThe company said income from its video ads remained, but promoted tweets have declined.February 9, 2017 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Younger Americans are deleting the Facebook app, adjusting privacy in wake of Cambridge AnalyticaFacebook users in the US admit to taking steps to reframe their relationship with the social media platform, according to Pew.September 5, 2018 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
LinkedIn buys Newsle to boost connection updatesNewsle uses natural language processing and algorithms to send alerts whenever a person of interest is mentioned in a news article, interview or blog post, in near real time. July 14, 2014 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Twitter acquires payments infrastructure startup CardSpringThe company's API helps developers write applications that accept credit card payments and create card-linked promotions such as digital coupons, virtual rewards, and loyalty programs.July 17, 2014 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media
Twitter Q1 beats estimates with $250M in revenueTwitter also picked up 14 million monthly active users in the three-month period, for a total of 255 million MAUs. That tally disappointed investors.April 29, 2014 by Natalie Gagliordi in Social Media