News snapshots · 2020-04-02

Snapchat reports increase in engagement – Quick wrap


Snapchat has reported “increased engagement” in users in these times of the pandemic. On its official blog, it said “Snaps” between friends reached an all-time high (passing Christmas & other major holidays), & time spent video & voice calling had grown by more than 50% from last month.

Snapchat also reported “elevated engagement” in Snap Games, a 25% increase in time playing with augmented reality lenses, & “time spent watching Snapchat Shows was higher than ever.”

Some of the emerging trends observed based on Snapchatters’ responses to ads & visitation to advertisers’ Websites & apps were:

  • An increase in activity in news & financial Sites
  • Spike in interest in equity trading apps

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