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Latest Social Media Updates ?ļø 1. TikTok heard you loud and clear. Now you canĀ upload custom thumbnail imagesĀ for your TikToks, similar to YouTube and Instagram.Ā 2. Trend Genius AIĀ is launched on Twitter to spot trending topics and place ads alongside related conversations for better engagement.Ā 3. Did you know that you…
Latest Social Media Updates ?ļø 1. Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, announced a shift toward short-form content, like reels, rather than long videos. 2. Instagram is restricting the promotion of variable image size carousels with full-screen images. Be careful about your dimensions if you use them for promotions. 3. Following a 47% rise in newsletter engagement…
Latest Social Media Updates ?ļø 1. Meta is introducing AI Studio which lets influencers create AI versions of themselves for fans to interact with. 2. TikTok is working on its AI chatbot called Genie which will chat with users and provide a range of AI-driven features. 3. Instagram is testing the display of public share counts, signaling…
Latest Social Media Updates ?ļø 1. X hides Likes:Ā X now makes likesĀ privateāyou can see your own likes but not others’. An interesting shift towards more personal engagement. 2. TikTok’s New App – Whee:Ā TikTok introducesĀ Whee, a new app for sharing moments with close friends. Currently available on Android in select countries, excluding…
Latest Social Media Updates 1. Instagram introduces new video ads that pause your scroll until you’ve watched them! It could feel like an interruption, so it’ll be interesting to see how it plays out! 2. YouTube is painting the town rainbow! They’ve got a whole collection of videos from amazing LGBTQ+ creators promoting diversity….
Latest Social Media UpdatesĀ ?ļø 1. Instagram’s chief, Adam Mosseri, emphasized the importance ofĀ share ratesĀ in expanding reach, showing a shift towards user engagement over traditional metrics like watch time. 2. Instagram now lets you add notes to your feed posts for close friends and mutual followers to see! Instagram also hints…
Latest Social Media Updates ?ļø 1. Meta is expanding itsĀ paid verification serviceĀ for businesses, now including call support for the top tier subscribers at $350 per month. It is rolling out first in Australia and New Zealand. 2. Adam MosseriĀ announcedĀ that Instagram will prioritize original content in recommendations over reposts, benefiting creators who…
Latest Social Media Updates ?ļø 1. The US House justĀ passed a billĀ calling for ByteDance to sell TikTok or else face the dreaded ban hammer! TikTok plans to take the issue to court.Ā *Phew 2. Pay-to-tweetĀ is becoming a thing! This move of Elon is aimed at combating those pesky bots and making sure…
Latest Social Media UpdatesĀ ?ļø 1. TikTok might soon launch “TikTok Notes,” a new photo app. It’s like Insta, but will TikTokers buy into still images? Let’s wait and see! 2. Instagramās BlendĀ whips up a private Reels feedĀ just for you and your friends. This will include reels you’ve shared with each…
Latest Social Media Updates ?ļø 1. Remember Facebookās iconic āPokeā feature? Itās making a remarkable comeback igniting a 13x spike in poking activity, with more than 50% of pokes among users aged 18-29. 2. First, TikTok, now Instagram embraces several-minute videos. Some users can upload up to three-minute Reels, offering more space for creativity…