Facebook’s data download tool gets an update. In another move aimed at transparency, the social giant has added new sections to its ‘Download Your Data’ and ‘Download Your Information’ tools for Facebook and Instagram, respectively. The updates include three key new sections: 1) Interactions on the two platforms (including profile updates, Page and post Likes, comments, etc.); 2) Inferences on how the system correlates behavior with relevant content; and 3) Categories assigned to Instagram accounts, which show users the interest areas it assigns to users to suggest content in the Explore tab. Why we care: The tools are designed to give users visibility into the data it collects to surface more relevant ads and content. Likewise, Facebook’s emphasis on transparency in the process could lay a foundation for more trust between consumers and advertisers as users gain a better understanding of how targeting works. As the old adage goes: We only fear what we don’t understand. Source: Facebook

Heartbeat taps TikTok for brand partnerships. Influencer marketing platform Heartbeat is expanding to TikTok, allowing Heartbeat’s clients (i.e. brands) to work directly with TikTok creators (i.e. influencers) that have either macro, micro, or nano followings. Why we care: The expansion includes various targeting options using Heartbeat’s campaign and deployment tools, along with real-time insights such as likes, comments, shares, and impressions. For brands looking to dip into TikTok’s growing popularity, working with an influencer could be a relatively easy way to get started. Source: Mashable

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IAB: Mission-based marketing jumps 42% amid coronavirus – Marketing Dive

How Brands Should Speak To Consumers During The COVID-19 Pandemic – Forbes

Apple acquires Dark Sky, Android version shutting down in July – TechCrunch

Zoom isn’t actually end-to-end encrypted – The Verge

How Digitally-Fueled Customer Support Can Drive Ecommerce Growth – Multichannel Merchant

How To Find The Bright Spots In A Bad Ad Economy – AdExchanger