June 28, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is currently testing a new display option for the top of feed Stories panel, which would give you the option to see an alternative feed display of either Stories, Instagram Reels clips, or in-progress video and audio rooms. Click here to learn more about this update.

✔️Facebook has published a new report which looks at how consumer habits have changed as a result of the pandemic. Download Facebook’s full Evolving Customer Experience Report here.

✔️ Facebook rolled out a new option in the ad set-up process called 'Optimize Text Per Person', which, when activated, will choose whether to highlight the primary caption, the headline or the description text to each user, based on what Facebook's system determines that viewer will best respond to. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Twitter launched a new User Interface improvement for Spaces. Click here to learn more.

✔️LinkedIn has published a new, 14-page mini-overview of its various ad and audience targeting options. Download LinkedIn's full quick-start guide here.

✔️ YouTube posted a new video which provides some key tips on how to build your audience in the app, and sustain performance over time. Learn the top five channel building tips here.

HOLIDAYS 6/29/2021:

• Waffle Iron Day

• Camera Day

• World Industrial Design Day

• International Mud Day

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June 25, 2021

Updates:

✔️ Instagram is launching a first live test of the capability to publish feed posts from the desktop version of the app, with a small group of users now able to access the full suite of upload and posting options. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Snapchat has established a new deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), which will let Snap users add song clips from UMG artists via its in-app Sounds library. In addition, Snapchat’s also looking to add curated playlists within its Sounds options which will make it easier for Snapchatters to find audio content for their Snaps. Read the full description of the updates from Snapchat newsroom here.

✔️ Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, June 26th  is

• Beautician’s Day

• World Refrigeration Day

• Cream Tea Day

• Armed Forces Day

• Chocolate Pudding Day

• Canoe Day

Sunday, June 27th is

• Pineapple Day

• Sunglasses Day

• Log Cabin Day

• Orange Blossom Day

• Industrial Workers of the World Day

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June 24, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is testing a new way to make your shared Feed posts stand out, with animated graphics that appear on the post as users scroll by. Learn more about this update here.

✔️ After launching an initial test of the option in December last year, Twitter is now giving all iOS users the capacity to share tweets direct to Instagram Stories, providing another way to interact with tweet content. Read the article here.

✔️With people now looking forward to a post-pandemic future, Pinterest has teamed up with American Express to highlight 20+ SMBs that are selling items on the platform that people are looking for as they plan for the next stage. Click here to learn more.

✔️YouTube is switching older Unlisted videos to private, while they are also testing a new process to better highlight policy violations to users within their video clips. Read more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS 6/25/2021:

• Global Beatles Day

• Take Your Dog To Work Day

• Goats Cheese Day

• Strawberry Parfait Day

• Color TV Day

• Catfish Day

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June 23, 2021

Updates:

✔️In line with its growing eCommerce focus, Facebook has announced a range of new shopping and discovery tools, including Shops on WhatsApp, and Shop listings in Facebook Marketplace, as well as a new visual product search option on Instagram which looks very familiar. Learn more about this update here.

✔️ Facebook is developing an AR hat, which would expand the immersion of the device, and facilitate more advanced AR experiences within an isolated, standalone unit. Click here to check out the full Facebook AR hat patent.

✔️Twitter is moving ahead with the next phase of its creator monetization push with users now able to apply to test its coming Super Follow and Ticketed Spaces options. Apply for Ticketed Spaces here and Super Follows here.

HOLIDAYS 6/24/2021:

• Swim a Lap Day

• Fairy Day

• Upcycling Day

• Pralines Day

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June 22, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is officially rolling out its new live audio rooms option, as well as podcast discovery and playback within the app. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Facebook launched some new post control type options for Facebook Group admins, which will allow admins to dictate what types of posts group members can share within their groups, while also setting the shortlink options within the post composer. Click here to learn more.

✔️As part of International Small Business Week, Google has announced some new additions to help SMBs (small and midsize businesses) maximize their digital marketing efforts, including a new, streamlined YouTube ad creation process, and the addition of more advice tools within its Google for Small Business resource set. Check out the latest Google for Small Business here.

✔️YouTube has announced a new event as part of International Small Business Week which will showcase how SMBs are making use of YouTube for promotion - which, interestingly, will also include a new live shopping experience on the platform, featuring a range of selected fashion, beauty and food businesses. Learn more about YouTube's Small Biz Day, including what's on and how to tune in here.

✔️TikTok announced the launch of a new feature called 'Jumps', which will let you (as a creator) link to third-party owned mini-programs and services from your video clips, including recipes, quizzes, and more.  Learn more about ‘Jumps’ here.

HOLIDAYS 6/23/2021:

• Let It Go Day

• International Widows Day

• Women In Engineering Day

• Typewriter Day

• Public Service Day

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June 21, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook appears to be testing a new option which would display Stories replies on the Story frame itself, adding a whole new way to engage with Stories content. Learn more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS 6/22/2021:

• World Rainforest

• Onion Rings Day

• B Kinder Day

• Positive Media Day

• Chocolate Eclair Day

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June 18, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook has announced a range of new admin tools for Facebook Groups, including improved comment moderation processes, 'Conflict Alerts' to help detect potentially problematic exchanges, and an updated overview dashboard which will highlight group tasks that require attention. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Instagram has added the capacity to run group fundraisers on the platform. Read the whole article here.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, June 19th  is

• Juneteenth

• Martini Day

• Juggling Day

• Surf Day

Sunday, June 20th is

• Father’s Day

• Ice Cream Soda Day

• World Productivity Day

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June 17, 2021

Updates:

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HOLIDAYS 6/18/2021:

• International Picnic Day

• Go Fishing Day

• Flip-Flop Day

• Take Back the Lunch Break  DAy

• Clean Your Aquarium Day

• Splurge Day

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