LinkedIn Launches Games | What’s New in Social Media

LinkedIn users may have noticed new games options in the feed sidebar, brought to you by LinkedIn News. So far users have three options: Queens, Crossclimb, and Pinpoint. Have you played any of them? Let us know! Next up, Instagram has expanded their testing of the Notes option for Reels and the feed to select users. [...]

By |2024-05-15T12:36:20-04:00May 15th, 2024|

Influencers Could Get Paid Up to 5k to Post on Threads | What’s New in Social Media

Today’s first update comes to us from YouTube: a “Most Relevant” tab is coming to Subscriptions, plus the option to post Shorts to members only, through the Visibility listing. Second, TikTok is launching a photo-sharing app, TikTok Notes, currently only available in Australia and Canada. Fingers crossed us Americans will get to try it out soon! [...]

By |2024-05-01T13:02:14-04:00May 1st, 2024|

DMs and Search Filters Coming to Threads | What’s New in Social Media

Good afternoon, all! Let’s get on with this week’s updates. The first batch comes from Threads: the option to sort searches into Recent or Top tabs, making it easier to keep up with discussions as they happen; also, DMs! It’s important to note that currently the inbox for Threads messages will be accessed through Instagram, though [...]

By |2024-04-17T13:13:18-04:00April 17th, 2024|

LinkedIn Launches Video Promotion Partnerships | What’s New in Social Media

Greetings, all! Today we’re starting off with several updates from Meta. Firstly, Messenger is going to get the option to feature shared photo and video albums in-stream. HD photos are also coming. It’s going to be easier than ever to facilitate connections through Messenger with a QR Code feature as well.  A few child protection measures [...]

By |2024-04-10T13:35:59-04:00April 10th, 2024|

YouTube Expanding AI Disclosures | What’s New in Social Media

To start us off, LinkedIn has an exciting update for brands: the ability to send and receive messages for Company Pages! Next, some news from YouTube. Here’s what you can expect to see: The ability to skip ahead to the most interesting part of a clip, powered by AI, is currently in the testing stages.  A [...]

By |2024-03-27T13:27:23-04:00March 27th, 2024|

Meta Updates Ad Offerings | What’s New in Social Media

If you’re looking to advertise through Meta, I have good news for you! Adjustments and new formats are coming to the Advantage Suite, and more: shop ads, reminder ads, advanced analytics, and much more. Check it all out here! Instagram’s got some updates coming to DMs as messaging is slowly but surely becoming a bigger part [...]

By |2024-03-13T12:47:58-04:00March 13th, 2024|

Cross-Posting Between Facebook and Threads Is On the Way! | What’s New in Social Media

Our first update today comes from LinkedIn. The recruiter platform is getting more AI elements - with smarter search topics, filter suggestions, and AI-assisted targeting for job candidates. You can find all the details here.  Instagram is also bringing some updates to livestreaming, giving broadcasters the ability to play games with viewers in-stream, with question-and-answer prompts [...]

By |2024-02-28T12:39:05-05:00February 28th, 2024|

Threads Updates + Algorithm Insights | What’s New in Social Media

Just as TikTok has lost access to a huge amount of musical tracks, YouTube launches a new range of music options for Shorts called Remix, bringing four options to choose from: Sound, Green Screen, Cut and Collab. Check out the details here!  The second update we have to share is coming to YouTube Studio, which allows [...]

By |2024-02-21T12:44:42-05:00February 21st, 2024|

YouTube Expanding Safety Measures for Young Users | What’s New in Social Media

Great news! If you’ve been hoping to try out the Twitter-like platform Bluesky, it is now available to all users!  Also, TikTok is looking to get users to search more with the addition of a dedicated search shortcut that can be added to the home screen.  Meta is on track to establish new generative AI rules [...]

By |2024-02-07T12:40:19-05:00February 7th, 2024|

Meta Launches New Brand Protection Tools | What’s New in Social Media

First up on the docket today, Instagram has given users the ability to make custom cut-out stickers from still images in their posts, which can be used in Stories and Reels. How fun! Also, users can now opt out of showing read receipts in DMs. This feature is available in individual chats or available in general [...]

By |2024-01-31T12:38:54-05:00January 31st, 2024|
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