Here’s what else is going on in the world of social media:
Instagram has launched video ads
The photo and video-based social media app has now implemented video ads appearing in all users’ newsfeeds – previously, video ads only appeared if the user followed the account.
Looks like Instagram is back. Oh, and you’re going to start seeing video ads in your feed: http://t.co/DZBz3UUFKA
— The Verge (@verge) October 30, 2014
Facebook, yet again, beats predicted earnings forecast
This week, Facebook posted earnings that topped $3billion for the first time. Furthermore, shares are now trading at $0.43. 
Amazon announced as winner of Klout’s top social brand
The online website pipped the likes of Facebook, Google and MTV as the brand with the best social influence and engagement
We’re thrilled to announce the Klout 50: The Most Influential Brands on Social Media http://t.co/y2rb1H3a9n #Klout50 pic.twitter.com/OOrFe3rVab
— Klout (@klout) October 30, 2014
Rio Ferdinand banned for copy used in tweet
Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand has been handed a fine and a three-match Premier League ban for comments he tweeted; his ban takes immediate effect.
.@rioferdy5 has been suspended for three matches commencing with immediate effect subject to any appeal pic.twitter.com/6IDMibAzVY
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) October 29, 2014
Twitter and IBM strike deal
Twitter and IBM will now be able to provide greater marketing information to businesses, after agreeing a deal to combine their data collection capabilities.
Twitter and IBM partner to help companies make smarter decisions using Twitter data: https://t.co/Jgeutik3DV pic.twitter.com/QXXIRRBYs9
— Twitter (@twitter) October 29, 2014
