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the news
TikTok establishes a deal with Amazon to facilitate in-app purchases.
Instagram is testing friend map location sharing.
Meta enables more profile connections for Business Suite.
YouTube merges Shorts and long-form video into a single feed.
Threads announces analytics, drafts, and scheduling on desktop.
Google provides more insight into emerging search trends.
X enables long-form post creation via third-party apps.
Marketers Take Note: Attention on Social Is Shifting
WhatsApp adds animated stickers from Giphy.
Snapchat outlines evolving ad tools and creative options.
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