Have you noticed Instagram is testing out some helpful tips in Reels? Researchers have found notes in-stream that add contextual insights about the most impactful elements of a Reel - along with more performance insights if users click through. Take a look at the screenshots here! Threads also has some interesting updates: “Loops,” similar to community [...]
For all of you out there on YouTube - here are some updates for you. First up, expanded access to the platform’s conversational AI tool, accessed through an “Ask” prompt below videos - coming to all Premium users. Second, when videos are hit with copyright strikes, users will now have the option to edit out the [...]
YouTube has some new supervised usage options in the app, giving parents increased oversight in the Family Center hub. Of the update, YouTube said: “In Family Center, parents can see shared insights into their teens’ channel activity on YouTube including the number of uploads, subscriptions and comments. Parents (and teens) will also receive proactive email notifications [...]
To start us off, Instagram is in the process of removing the traditional square format for profiles and moving toward vertical displays, similar to how Reels are organized. This could be a huge change for those users who meticulously craft their profile presentation - what do you think? And speaking of profiles, profile cards have been [...]
Greetings, all! Have you ever wanted to upload custom thumbnail images to your TikTok videos? Well, now you can! The bulk of our updates today come from Meta, and involve, you guessed it, AI. First up, celebrity-voiced chatbots are coming. Not only that, but a customizable AI bot. This character-creation process will allow users to build [...]
We’ve got some updates to share from Meta: first up, ad overlays in Reels. Tapping into the popularity of this feature, selected brands can now have their content appear as banners on Reels videos, or video ads in between Reels. Exciting! Also, an updated URL ingestion process is making it easier to put offers into your [...]
Facebook is currently testing out a “clear mode” for Reels, allowing for a more streamlined and uncluttered view - coming soon! Additionally, Meta has updated its labels for AI-generated content. The “AI info” tag is meant to provide more clarity for users regarding how AI has been used in the content they see. More information on [...]
It seems that Threads is working on a disappearing-posts option, in which updates to the app will disappear after 24 hours, along with the addition of a Media tab to sort posts. If you’ve been waiting for a third-party scheduling option for Threads, you’re in luck! Their API is finally available to developers. Next up, YouTube [...]
To start our updates off today, we’ve got some news from LinkedIn: new ad placement options that integrate AI for more creativity. One is called “The Wire,” and another is “Accelerate.” Here’s the scoop on what those programs mean for advertisers. Exciting! Next, Instagram is testing out text overlays for carousel posts, giving users more formatting [...]
Greetings, all! Let’s get into today’s updates. First we’ve got Meta. After testing, Meta Verified users are now able to restrict DMs to only other verified users. Additionally, a new video ad option is available called Catalog Product Ads. There’s a lot to unpack there, so here’s some more information for you. Next, LinkedIn is following [...]
