As Twitter aims to grow marketing within the platform, it also wants to provide more private connections. After enabling the toolbox hub last 04 February, Twitter now tests a DM icon on tweets. It is part of continuous DM improvements such as audio recording and DM searching.
The DM icon is now available to a small group of selected iOS users. It is an envelope box icon appearing beside the heart button below a tweet. Clicking the DM icon allows users to send a direct response to the tweet author via private messaging.
Twitter tests a DM icon on tweets on 04 February 2022.
Implications for Marketers:
Twitter’s DM icon will make private conversations more accessible within the platform. For marketers, it can be a new way to approach your target audience. By sending a private message about relevant queries, brands can grab the opportunity to advertise their product or service.
Reference: https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1489328529133211651
