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The introduction of Snap OS 2.0 enhances the fifth-generation Spectacles by offering improved interfaces and utilities for content enjoyment and communication. Key updates include a revamped browser with WebXR support, a new Spotlight Lens for immersive experiences, and a Gallery Lens for easy sharing. Exciting developments in AR gaming are also anticipated. Full Read
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Snapchat has introduced Infinite Retention and Group Streaks to personalize chats. Infinite Retention allows users to save individual conversations indefinitely, while Group Streaks enable collective interaction among groups, promoting participation. Streaks are optional and can be restored within a week if they end, enhancing community engagement. Full Read
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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel addressed the team, emphasizing the need to regain momentum following a slowdown in ad revenue. He outlined strategies to target medium-sized customers, enhance Snap’s ad platform, and boost direct revenue through Snapchat+. Spiegel also highlighted challenges, but encouraged unity to redefine personal computing and achieve long-term growth. Full Read
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Snapchat introduces the Imagine Lens, an Open Prompt Image Generation feature exclusive to Lens+ and Snapchat+ Platinum subscribers. Users can create and edit Snaps using prompts, sharing them easily with friends or on Stories. Over 400 million users have engaged with Gen AI Lenses, highlighting their growing popularity. Full Read
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Snapchat has 850 million monthly users globally, with over 1.5 million in New Zealand. It reaches nearly 95% of 13-24 year olds and over 50% are 25 or older. Kiwi users engage with the app more than 35 times daily, enjoying creative expression and connections, especially through Augmented Reality features. Full Read
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Over the past year, the business successfully improved revenue growth, sustainability, and community engagement. The company aims to sustain this growth, accelerate advertising business, and diversify revenue. The focus is on evolving ad products, leveraging unique user insights, and new ad placements. Additionally, the company is investing in augmented reality glasses to create new market spaces. Full Read
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Snapchat now offers even more ways to personalize and enliven communication. Subscribers can set custom ringtones for friends, replay their own snaps, and use lyric stickers for musical snaps. New Bitmoji Stories feature 3D avatars, while an AI Lens lets users star on billboards. These updates enhance the app’s creative and interactive experience. Full Read
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Snapchat is a popular platform for over 20 million U.S. teens. To support their digital well-being, Snapchat has launched new safety tools and resources for educators. This includes an “Educator’s Guide to Snapchat,” developed with expert partners, and a feedback form for educators. These resources aim to create safe and supportive digital environments for students. Full Read
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Snapchat was created as an alternative to traditional social media, emphasizing real, in-the-moment communication with close friends and family. Research in Australia shows that direct messaging on Snapchat makes people feel happy, and Australians find messaging apps more supportive of emotional health than social media. Snapchat is seen to deepen friendships and boost wellbeing. Full Read
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Snap’s Q2 2024 earnings showcased progress in their direct response business, driven by investments in ML models, improved signals, and ad formats. The platform saw a significant increase in active advertisers and introduced new products benefiting lead generation, app advertisers, ecommerce, and web advertisers. Additionally, new takeover products and AR advertising options were launched for brand campaigns. Full Read
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Snapchat will hold its 6th annual Snap Partner Summit on September 17 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The event aims to unite partners, creators, and developers to introduce new products and celebrate the Snapchat community. Additionally, the 7th Lens Fest on September 18 and 19 will spotlight AR innovation and tools. Full Read
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Snapchat+ now has over 11 million subscribers, with access to 40+ exclusive features like Chat Wallpapers and AI Bitmoji Pets. The subscription service, introduced in 2022, has grown rapidly, offering early access to new features. This reflects Snapchat’s commitment to enhancing user experiences and fostering authentic connections. Full Read
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The Paris Olympics and Paralympics will be accessible to fans worldwide through Snapchat. Official broadcasters such as NBCUniversal and WBD will offer highlights and unique perspectives, and augmented reality experiences will provide an immersive viewing experience. Content creators like Livvy Dunne and Harry Jowsey will cover various events, while creative tools like stickers and filters will be available. Full Read
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Snapchat is launching Snap Sports Network, a virtual arena for healthy competition, aiming to engage Snapchatters with unconventional sports content. The series will feature six episodes showcasing unique sports like hobby horsing and pillow fighting, with creators and brands participating. Viewers can watch and engage with special AR Lenses starting from July 19. Full Read
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The EUROs 2024 on Snapchat feature exclusive AR experiences, content partnerships, and AR-powered partnerships and experiences, including lenses by Nike and Adidas, creating a vibrant space for Snapchatters to celebrate the tournament with their friends and family. Snapchat offers fans a comprehensive, engaging, and immersive way to experience the tournament. Full Read
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Snapchat+ offers exclusive and pre-release features for over 9 million subscribers. New personalized features include designing a house on Snap Map, adding a custom pet to chats, and sending lightning quick Snaps. The platform continues to roll out new features for subscribers, while also introducing AI-powered Lenses for all users. Full Read
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Skype introduces Lenses, powered by Snap’s AR tools, offering personalized and fun experiences for its 80 million monthly users. Users can choose from a variety of Lenses, enhancing chats with friends and family. Integration with Snap’s Lens Studio and Camera Kit SDK enables distribution across multiple platforms. More Lenses will be added in the future. Full Read
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Versace partners with Snapchat to launch the Mercury sneaker collection, offering an augmented reality try-on Lens and digital fashion collection for Bitmoji. Snapchatters can experience the futuristic design through interactive AR technology and unlock the sneakers for their Bitmoji, along with other exclusive pieces from the House, available for purchase in the Token Shop on Snapchat. Full Read
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Snapchat is working to prevent illicit drug distribution, particularly of counterfeit pills. They use technology to proactively detect and remove drug-related content, coordinate with law enforcement, and raise awareness through education. They deploy proactive detection tools, respond quickly to reports, block drug-related searches, and support legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis. Full Read
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Snapchat introduces new features to enhance user experience, including My AI for organization, editable chats, emoji reactions, AI-powered lenses, and custom Bitmoji looks. Users can now edit messages, react with emojis, set reminders, and interact through the Snap Map. These updates demonstrate Snapchat’s commitment to fostering creativity and connections among its community. Full Read
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Snapchat position itself as a unique and relationship-focused platform for 422 million daily active users. They introduced AR Extensions, new AR and ML tools, partnerships with creators and sports organizations, and the Snap Nation initiative with Live Nation. Ad platform improvements led to a 21% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2024. Full Read
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Snapchat introduces Sponsored AR Filters, expanding brands’ reach to over 5 billion daily Snaps. Key features include seamless brand integration, easy filter production, enhanced brand awareness and engagement, and simplified AR ad creation. With no production costs, advertisers of all sizes can participate. The process is quick and budget-friendly, making AR advertising accessible to all. Full Read
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Snapchat users can now celebrate Cartier’s 100th Trinity Collection anniversary with a unique AR try-on experience. The Cartier Trinity Ring Lens enables users to explore the collection, try on the Classic Trinity Ring, and shop at their convenience. This cutting-edge technology incorporates Ray Tracing and Hand Tracking for a precise and realistic virtual try-on experience. Full Read
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Snapchat celebrates surpassing 800 million monthly active users. Emphasizing authentic connections, the platform prioritizes user satisfaction and genuine relationships over mass networking. The community reports higher satisfaction with friendships and family relationships, with over 90% feeling comfortable, happy, and connected while using the service. Snapchat remains committed to fostering real connections. Full Read
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Spotify and Snapchat have expanded their partnership to allow users to share their favorite tracks using Snapchat’s augmented reality Lenses. Through the new “Share Track Lens,” users can overlay song information on their snaps and easily share music with their friends, adding a personal touch to their music sharing experience. This feature is now available to both Android and iOS… Full Read
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In 2023, Snapchatters globally embraced augmented reality through top Lenses like Baby Cheeks and Anime AI. Spotlight highlighted memorable moments, from Valentine’s Day to Halloween. Snapchatters also showcased their travels to iconic locations like Dubai Mall and Eiffel Tower. Users can access their personalized Snapchat Recap for more Memories. Happy Snapping! Full Read
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More than seven million Snapchatters have joined Snapchat+ to access the latest AI-powered features for customizing their app, expressing creativity, and enhancing social connections. Subscribers can now create personalized snaps with AI, use the extend tool for better photos, and enjoy more imaginative Generative AI selfies with friends. Snapchat remains dedicated to providing a safe and fun user experience. Full Read
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Snap Inc. hosted its inaugural APAC AR Day in Mumbai, India, celebrating its leadership in Augmented Reality and commitment to democratizing AR. The event featured discussions on AR adoption, India’s creative talent, and Snap’s support for local AR developers. The company emphasized empowering creators, offered monetization avenues, and highlighted the growing AR try-on experiences. Full Read
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Snapchat and the Rolling Stones have teamed up to create an augmented reality experience to celebrate the band’s new album, “Hackney Diamonds”. Through a dedicated lens on Snapchat, users can dance alongside 3D Bitmoji avatars of the band members and even purchase exclusive Rolling Stones T-shirts for their Bitmoji. Full Read
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Snapchat has collaborated with Sculpture by the Sea Bondi for an immersive AR artist collaboration. Australian artist Mond Qu has used Snapchat’s AR technology to create an interactive artwork called ‘Chasing the Sun’. The sculpture, featuring over 1,000 light reflectors, interacts with the environment using augmented reality. This innovative experience celebrates the event’s 25th exhibition. Full Read
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Snapchat is launching Creator Collab Campaigns to facilitate advertiser partnerships with content creators. The Creator Discovery API provides third-party partners with creator stats, while Creator Midroll Placement allows branded content within creator Stories. Additionally, a Paid Partnership tag and future features will enable seamless brand-creator collaborations on the platform. Full Read
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Snapchat is a popular platform globally, with 750 million users connecting, expressing themselves, and learning. In Australia, over 8 million monthly users engage with Snapchat, with 80% aged 13-24 and 45% over 25. These users access the app 40 times daily, with 60% using AR Lenses. The platform fosters genuine connections. Full Read
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In his first wide-ranging interview since joining Snap at the start of 2023, Ajit Mohan sits down with Campaign to discuss how the platform focuses its efforts on the bottom-funnel approach and where it wants to play in the generative AI space. Ajit Mohan, the president of Asia Pacific for Snap, the maker of Snapchat, is a man on a… Full Read
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Snapchat and Disney are teaming up for Disney100 at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, featuring an immersive AR exhibition. Using Snapchat’s AR technology, guests can engage with characters from Guardians of the Galaxy, Pixar’s Elemental, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Mandalorian, and Disney’s upcoming film Wish. Disney’s SVP Digital Marketing praised the collaboration. Full Read
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Snapchat is enhancing live music experiences with augmented reality at major festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival and Lollapalooza. Through a partnership with Live Nation and Disguise, they will provide custom AR experiences and integrate AR visuals with on-stage productions. Collaboration with DJ Kygo will also bring immersive AR experiences to his concerts, aiming to change how Snapchatters perceive music. Full Read
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Snapchat has introduced new programs and tools to support creators in generating revenue and engaging with their audience. These offerings include monetization programs, public story sharing, expanded creator content on Snap Map, new tools and features, and more. The platform aims to empower creators to make great content and build sustainable businesses. Full Read
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Snap’s Diversity Annual Report (DAR) will feature two Snap-commissioned studies examining the diversity of Snap’s partnered content on the Stories page: a USC/UCSB Content Audit and a Global Audience Assessment by research firm KRI. The studies reveal a need for more representative and inclusive content on Snapchat, prompting Snap to develop a Content Action Plan to address these findings. Full Read
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Snapchat has partnered with BBC Studios to bring short-form, mobile-friendly content to Snapchat Discover. The partnership will feature highlights and behind-the-scenes content from BBC Top Gear and EastEnders, as well as comedy content from shows like This Country and Inside Number 9. The deal also includes content from BBC Earth. Snapchat continues to expand its partnerships with UK broadcasters. Full Read
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