#Newsfeed: WhatsApp has been hacked, but you probably weren’t a target.
Plus Spotify plans new stories feature for artists.
You Probably Weren’t A Target: WhatsApp Hack
The internet exploded on Tuesday with reports of a vulnerability in WhatsApp that let phones be remotely viewed. However, unless you’re a government spy, you probably won’t need to worry. [TechCrunch] Read more…
I want more likes. I want them now
Expect Instagram to soon show you which users have recently liked your photos, separated from users who have previously liked your content. [Social Media Today] Read more…
Kendrick, Kanye, and KFC
KFC France has launched a new Spotify playlist filled with songs that mention the brand. Those in the playlist include Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye. [Mobile Marketer] Read more…
Spotify tests new Stories feature
‘Storyline’ lets select artists are now able to provide Instagram-style stories that are shown to fans whilst a song is being played. [TechCrunch]. Read more…
Google announces new ‘discovery’ ads
As announced in San Fransisco at Google Marketing Live, a brand new ad format will soon be available to advertisers, allowing image ads in mobile search results. [Search Engine Land] Read more…
Instagram cracks down on fake followers… again
It is expected Instagram will begin issuing warning messages to users who are purchasing fake likes and followers, as initially reported last year in #Newsfeed. [Social Media Today] Read more…
Google increases Australian gross billings to $4.2B
Making up roughly half of all Australian digital ad-spend, the search giant is proving its worth with year-on-year gross billings up by 20%. [AdNews] Read more…
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