October 1, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook  announced today they will begin rolling out new functionality that will allow Instagram and Messenger users to communicate across apps, in addition to bringing a host of Messenger -inspired features to the Instagram  inbox. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️Twitter has just expanded its voice tweets feature to more users on ios., this lets you record a snippet of audio to include with a tweet. Click here to read more.

✔️ Pinterest has outlined their latest tools to help you tap into the rising number of online shoppers, many of whom are now using Pinterest as a kind of virtual shopping mall for unique, artisan products. Read more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS:

• World Smile Day

• Name Your Car Day

• World Farm Animals Day

• Kids Music Day

• International Day of Non-Violence

• Custodial Worker Day

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September 30, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook is rolling out a new feature that highlights the extent to which its suite of apps now interoperate. They introduced a consumer-facing tool called “Accounts Center,” which is found in the Settings section of Facebook, Instagram and Messenger. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️ Today, Facebook announced that Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros. are bringing new content to their recently launched Watch Together feature which allows you to view videos, movies, television shows and other content at the same time in a Messenger video call or in Messenger Rooms. Learn more about this update here.

✔️LinkedIn rolls out new safety features including NEW notifications when you report content or your content is removed, strengthened Professional Community Policies and enhanced tools to report messages containing harassing content. Read more about this update here.

✔️A new WhatsApp update will allow you to delete an image, video or gif on someone else’s phone after sending it to them. Click here to learn more about this update.

HOLIDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020

• Dysautonomia Awareness Month

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month

• Fire Prevention Month

• Cyber Security Awareness Month

• Mental Health Month

• Black Cat Awareness Month

• Family History Month

• Dyslexia Awareness Month

• Computer Learning Month

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Fair Trade Month

• Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month

• ADHD Awareness Month

• Pizza Month

And tomorrow is: 

• International Coffee Day

• CD Player Day

• World Vegetarian Day

• Older People’s Day

• Lincolnshire Day

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September 29, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook provided tips on utilizing video playlists and series collections. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️Instagram has published a new set of guides on how you can utilize Instagram shops, in order to reach potential customers via the platform. Check out the various new Instagram shopping guides here.

✔️US Court allows TikTok to remain available for download in the US, despite White House Executive Order. Read more about this news here.

HOLIDAYS:

• Ask a Stupid Question Day

• Hot Mulled Cider Day

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day

• International Translation Day

• Mud Pack Day

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September 28, 2020

Updates:

✔️Back in June, Twitter added a new pop-up alert on articles that you attempt to retweet without actually opening the article link and reading the post. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️YouTube has announced some new prompts designed to maximize voter understanding of both candidates and the voting process, in order to increase participation, and combat misinformation around the poll. Read more about this news here.

✔️Reddit launched three new tiered ad inventory options which aim to provide you with varying levels of brand safety when running your on-platform promotions. Click here to read more about this update.

HOLIDAYS:

• World Heart Day

• Biscotti Day

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September 25, 2020

Updates:

✔️Some changes to Reels: you can now allow create Reels of up to 30 seconds, you will  now also be able to extend the timer by 10 seconds as you record your clips, and they are improving their trimming and deletion options. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️Pinterest has now announced a full beta launch of Story Pins, which looks to tap into the social Stories trend with a platform-unique approach. Click here to  read more about Story Pins

✔️TikTok has announced some new steps that they’re taking to ensure that they are protecting you from body-shaming and self-esteem issues, with new bans on weight loss ads, and new tools to help connect you to professional services to assist with related concerns. Read more about this update here.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

✔️Hey Don’t miss the Front Row Friday show, I’m going to Livestream @10AM ET on Facebook with  all of these updates from the week, along with any cool new tools I’ve discovered, book shares and maybe a few handy business and marketing tips. You can go to my Facebook page, it’s @thejenlehner or join our community,  The Front Row and that’s at frontrowclassroom.com

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, September 26th

• Lumberjack Day

• Human Resource Professional Day

• Save Your Photos Day

• John Appleseed Day

Sunday, September 27th

• Tourism Day

• Rivers Day

• Corned Beef Hash Day

• Morning Show Hosts Day

• Ancestor Appreciation Day

• Crush a Can Day

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September 24, 2020

Updates:

✔️This is a significant update for Facebook Advertisers. According to reports, Facebook is removing their restrictions on ads which include more than 20% text in the main image. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Christmas is now only 92 days away, and this week, Pinterest has launched their latest holiday marketing hub in order to help you tap into Pins to help maximize your holiday sales performance. Click here to download Pinterest's "Think outside the Black Friday box" holiday performance guide, and access the Pinterest holiday hub.

HOLIDAYS:

• World Dream Day

• Hug a Vegetarian Day

• Fitness Day

• German ButterBrot Day

• Better Breakfast Day

• Binge Day

• Cooking Day

• Psychotherapy Day

• World Pharmacists Day

• Love Note Day

• One-Hit Wonder Day

• Comic Book Day

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September 23, 2020

Updates:

✔️ Facebook has announced an expansion of their Rights Manager tool, which will now automatically detect image copyright violations for claimed content across both Facebook and Instagram. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️And in more Facebook news, it looks like they are expanding the test of their new listings of hashtag usage stats within the post composer when recommending relevant tags to add to your post. Learn more about Facebook’s new listings of hashtag here.

✔️As negotiations continue on the sale of TikTok, a US judge has also halted the White House's Executive Order which would have seen Chinese-owned messaging platform WeChat removed from US app stores on Sunday. Learn more about this news here.

✔️It seems TikTok may not be out of the woods just yet, with various conflicting stories around the pending Oracle/TikTok deal. Read more about this TikTok update here.

✔️NEW PODCAST: A Look Behind The Curtain of My 6 Figure Launch

HOLIDAYS:

• Remember Me Thursday

• Cherries Jubilee Day

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September 22, 2020

Updates:

✔️Over the past month, Facebook has shared a series of new interviews with internal product experts who are working on its video tools, in order to help creators and marketers understand the various options available, and how they can help to maximize your posting process. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️Facebook has published a new, 14-page guide for video creators, which provides practical tips on both maximizing your video content and boosting audience engagement with your video uploads on the app. Download the full "Best practices for video creators" guide.

✔️US President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to the terms outlined in the Oracle-lead deal. Read more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS:

• Restless Legs Awareness Day

• Za’atar Day

• Education Technology Day

• International Day of Sign Languages

• Celebrate Bisexuality Day

• Checkers Day

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