TikTok added link sharing in Stories. Creators can now select a Link Sticker to add a clickable URL and customize it different styling options. Creators can use this to drive to other content, monetize via affiliate links, and increase traffic for partners. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/tiktok-...

YouTube Shorts now generates the same revenue per watch hour as long-form videos in several countries, including the U.S. and even more in some. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/youtube...

LinkedIn has been running several video-related tests, including adding and removing video placements across regions. LinkedIn's Senior Director of Product Marketing shared tips that video creators should keep in mind to optimize their content amid tests. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

LinkedIn announced two new product updates: Custom Date Ranges for analytics and expanded Newsletter analytics. Both provide creators with new tools to understand how their content is performing on and off the platform. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

LinkedIn is experimenting with temporarily removing the Video tab and Videos for You for users in some countries. It's also rolling out its full-screen video design globally and says it will test new video placements. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

VSCO (@vsco.co) introduced VSCO Canvas, a new moodboard tool. It allows creators and photographers to compile inspiration by importing existing photos, generating AI-powered images, and refining them with prompts—all in one place. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/vsco-in...

LinkedIn is making it easier for users to send posts to each other. When users tap the "Send" button on a post, they can quickly share it with connections they've interacted with recently or search for a specific person. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

Amazon launched the Amazon Creators app for Canva. It allows creators to design within Canva and publish directly to their Amazon Storefront. While Amazon offers a native collage tool, Canva has more robust features for creators looking to get creative. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/amazon-...

Buy Me A Coffee has introduced Monthly Support, which it says is one of its most requested features. With Monthly Support, fans can provide recurring support to creators. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/buy-me-...

TikTok is giving those with Android devices the ability to download its app directly from its website via Android Package Kits (APKs). TikTok is still missing from the Apple App and Goggle Play Stores. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/tiktok-...

Bluesky will soon give users the ability to limit replies to Followers Only, according to developer @pfrazee.com. He also mentioned that users will be able to set this as their default reply setting. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/bluesky-follower-only-replies

I had a great time chatting with Mia about the current state of social media, my thoughts on sharing content, and some of my favorites when it comes to books, movies, and more.

@lindseygamble.bsky.social reports LinkedIn updated its video experience. Bigger Videos on Mobile Creator Name at the Top Captions at the Bottom More video content in the feed www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

My 8 predictions for the creator economy in 2025 and what I’ expecting to happen by the end of the year. lindseygamble.beehiiv.com/p/creator-ec...

Instagram has added a Watch Next frame to its Stories feature. This new frame may appear while users are watching Stories from accounts they follow. It compiles recent Stories from people they follow but haven’t viewed yet. More details: www.lindseygamble.com/blog/instagr...

Reddit is testing a new AI-powered search feature, Reddit Answers, that allows users to ask questions and receive curated information, perspectives, and recommendations from Reddit communities. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/reddit-...

LinkedIn is starting to test a new Boosting feature with a small group of users, who will be able to boost text, image, article, video, and newsletter posts. They can set a budget and target audience based on location, job title, job function, and more. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

Spotify has introduced Spotify for Authors, a new suite of tools for authors and publishers. With Spotify for Authors, authors invited by publishers gain access to insights, growth, and promotional tools. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/spotify...

YouTube is rolling out the ability to add images to multiple-choice answers in Quizzes. While initially available for creators on Android devices, the images will be viewable by all users. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/youtube...

The Instagram for Business website is being phased out, as noted in a notification on the site. Starting this month, all content will transition to the Meta for Business website, and pages from Instagram for Business will no longer be accessible. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/the-ins...

Instagram has launched a Collage feature for Stories. Available via the tray in Stories, users can select multiple photos and share them in a single Story as a Collage. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/instagr...

Instagram announced new features for Direct Messages. 🎨 New Stickers: Users now have access to over 300 new stickers 📛 Nicknames: Users can create custom nicknames within group chats. 📍Location Sharing: Users can share their location in 1:1 or group chats. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/instagr...

LinkedIn made updates to its short-form video player for its dedicated Video tab. 🎥 The engagement icons – likes, comments, and shares – have been updated to a hollow style. In addition, the mute/volume button has been replaced with a ‘Save Post’ button. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

TikTok and its sister app Lemon8’s integration is now live. 🍋 With this, creators can link their accounts and log into both using a unified login. They can also opt to make their Lemon8 content discoverable in TikTok search result pages. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/lemon8-...

LinkedIn is retiring its native social audio feature, Audio Events, and integrating it into LinkedIn Live. 🎙️ Starting December 2nd, users will no longer be able to create standalone Audio Events. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/linkedi...

VSCO is now running ads. 📷 Free users will encounter ads across the platform, including in areas like Feed, Discover, and Profile on both mobile and web. However paying subscribers will continue to enjoy an ad-free experience. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/vsco-be...

Spotify is experimenting with new features for Audiobooks: 👤 Author Pages 📺 Video Clips 🎨 Follow Along These features help authors and publishers deepen their engagement with listeners. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/spotify...

Streaming service Tubi jumps into the short-form video world with ‘Scenes.’ Accessible through a dedicated tab in the mobile app's navigation, Scenes delivers curated 60- to 90-second clips from Tubi’s extensive library of 250,000 movies and TV shows. www.lindseygamble.com/blog/tubi-en...