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Social
Platform Update: March

Pinterest have introduced a whole load of shopping features, including a smart API that syncs your product catalogue with what you’re showcasing on Pinterest – never again will you show anything on Pinterest that you’ve sold out of. Clever, eh? And for TikTok Stories, the testing is over. It’s time to go live.
Social
Platform Update: February

February’s box of tricks features auto-captions on Instagram feed videos and the creation of thousands of worlds on Meta’s VR platforms. Dive into our latest platform update to learn more about the latest developments, and see how your brand can take advantage.
Culture
LGBTQ History Month

February was LGBTQ+ History Month and we got pretty into celebrating some incredible LGBTQ art. An evocative and rich history, LGBTQ art has empowered, educated, and swayed generations.
Spotlight
Spotlight: Creative Director

It’s time for our latest Spotlight on another brilliant person in our business. This is our chance to scratch beneath the surface and really find out what they do all day and how working here is just, well, different to other agencies. This time around, we hear from our Creative Director, Sonali de Alwis.
Social
Platform Update: January

Snapchat is entering the AR fray, while TikTok has brought out a handy free guide to help brands get the most out of their advertising on the platform. And Pinterest has done some research into male shopping habits on their platform, which is well worth a read.
Design
Calligraphy in Design 2: crazy over calligraphy

In the second part of our Calligraphy in Design series, our Senior Graphic Designer – and typography fan – Paola Ferreyra explores some of the different styles of calligraphy and showcases the artists who have mastered the style.
Social
Platform Update: December

TikTok is testing a repost option, while Insta now has embedded profiles along with customised stickers. Facebook has added some new elements to Creator Studio, including a post preview, and Pinterest has shared new research into the shopping habits of Gen Z.
Spotlight
Spotlight: Designer

Here’s the latest in our Spotlight series, where we delve a little deeper into the roles of the amazing people in our business. Next up is Toby, one of our talented designers, and a master of illustration. He talks about life at The Online Studio, how he finds design inspiration, and reveals his favourite projects to work on.
Social
Platform Update: November

Another month, another bucketful of innovations from our favourite social media platforms. From new ways for brands to get in front of – and speak directly to – new audiences, to measures that can help users manage their screen time, we’ve rounded up the biggest developments of the last few weeks.
Social
Platform Update: October

Social media platforms have been launching lots of new tools and features in 2021, changing the way brands and consumers interact with their platforms. We’ve collated the most important ones over the past month or so. Keep reading to find out what they are and how they might benefit you and your brand.