The World Record Egg: hacking attention for mental health? Paid Members Public
We now know who was behind the World Record Egg - and what they plan on doing with the account. But what does this tell us about today's attention economy?
Facebook speeds up assimilation of WhatsApp and Instagram Paid Members Public
Looks like a handy way of fending off the regulators and avoiding a break-up.
Instagram and Twitter start the fightback against fake engagement Paid Members Public
Two moves from major platforms — one small, one major — suggest the right direction of travel.
Five Up: some reading to start your day Paid Members Public
Five good reads to kick off your week.
Instagram founders walk away from Facebook Paid Members Public
The founders of Instagram are walking away from Facebook. What's next for them - and for the photo sharing app?
Social Media, chat apps and journalism: people's news discussions are becoming private, not public Paid Members Public
Facebook is in decline and the chat apps are rising. But it's more than algorithm changes, but a shift in people's behavior - how do we adapt?
Instagram thread accounts: format innovation at work Paid Members Public
New formats are emerging within the neglected Instagram grid - and they're not ones promoted by the Facebook-owned social network.
Hacking your phone to hack your Instagram Paid Members Public
How - and why - do people hack social media accounts?
