Verified Pages

• Spotify has a new use for “verified” check marks: They can identify human creators
• The Real Reason Twitter Suspended PewDiePie’s Account, And Why It Remains Unverified

  Twitter temporarily suspended Kjellberg’s account for fear it had been hacked, after he un-verified himself and made jokes about ISIS.

  
• There’s Now An Online Application Process For Anyone To Request Twitter Verification

  Users can fill out an online form to submit their requests -- explaining why they believe they should be verified -- and Twitter will respond via email.

  
• Facebook Allows All Verified Pages To Live Stream

  Facebook, which boasts over eight billion video views a day, now allows all Verified Pages to use its broadcasting feature called Live.