The definitive Digiday guide to what’s in and what’s out in social media platforms in 2023

Social media platforms have had a busy year. From new platforms emerging, takeovers, the death of others, and that’s all before we even get to brand safety and data privacy dramas.

For a comprehensive look at the roller coaster ride that has been the social media landscape this year so far, check out what in and what’s out below. And let us know what we’ve missed.

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