Twitter’s checkmark now a premium feature
Twitter’s blue checkmark, once a sign of official verification, is now a badge for X Premium subscribers. This change, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has stirred up debates about the integrity of the verification process and the transformation of the symbol into a commercial entity. Critics feel it’s a move away from the original intent of the checkmark, while others consider it a strategic decision to boost user engagement and monetize a previously non-revenue aspect.
On another note, LinkedIn has invested in simplifying user contribution to AI-produced articles and introduced a verification badge for recruiters. The aim? To foster collaboration, empower users, minimize job scams, and increase user trust. These changes clearly hint at LinkedIn’s ambition to maintain its position as a leading professional networking site.
Instagram’s Threads is now allowing users to send direct messages, but the process still relies on the standard Instagram inbox. This is meant to streamline the communication experience. However, users should be aware – the update doesn’t allow inbox or direct messages management solely from Threads, and there may be initial issues during the integration phase.
Similarly, social media giant Meta is enhancing its Messenger tool. High-resolution images, shared photo albums, QR codes for easy connection, and sending large files are part of the improvements.
Premiumizing Twitter’s verification badge
These upgrades aim to make communication more dynamic and efficient.
Messenger has also introduced measures to protect users against explicit content distribution and sextortion. Facebook mirrors these efforts across Instagram and WhatsApp. Despite these safety measures, users are always encouraged to be vigilant and report inappropriate content.
A nostalgic update from AOL Instant Messenger enables users to share current activities, favourite songs, and creative content. To add a layer of security, this feature includes adjustable privacy settings. Users can also archive favourite status updates and react to others’ statuses, encouraging engaging conversations.
Influencers can now curate their own product lines on TikTok Shop, thanks to its new features. With the Affiliate Hub and bulk product-tagging capability, influencers can navigate a broader scope of promotional opportunities. These enhancements are set to revolutionize influencer marketing on the platform.
Last but not least, to promote ad safety, TikTok now allows advertisers to filter out certain content categories. This helps eliminate the possibility of ads appearing next to potentially harmful content and allows brands to better tailor their marketing strategies. All these steps underline the importance of brand safety in the digital age.
