messaging

• YouTube responds to “top feature request” by testing direct messages
• On the Podcast: TikTok wants your social circles

  I don’t think the lay public would ever consider corporate lawyers for major music publishers or tech corporations particularly innovative or catalysts for massive technological change. I mean, I didn’t.

  
• Instagram Is Testing ‘Creator Accounts’ That Are Specifically Tailored For Influencers

  Like parent company Facebook, Instagram is rolling out a new profile designation that’s specifically-tailored to influencers -- complete with access to added performance metrics and direct message filters.

  
• Messaging App LINE Breaks Into US Market With Help Of Top Viners

  Japanese messaging app LINE is trying to break into the US by teaming up with eight Vine creators and Collab. Meagan Cignoli is up first.