August 20, 2020

Updates:

✔️FB is planning to roll out a new update of its Ad Preferences tool which will give you even more control of the ads you see. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Also in Facebook news, they recently launched a new video series in which they are showcasing interviews with internal experts working on specific platform tools, in order to provide more insight into how each works, and how you can get the most out of the various functions the platform has to offer. Watch the first video here.

✔️ And lastly, Facebook announced a new update which will require all Oculus VR users to sign-in using a Facebook account. Check here to read the full implications of the update on the Oculus blog.

✔️Instagram is bringing QR codes to the app. Check out this latest update here.

✔️In the TikTok drama...looks like there’s a new prospect sniffing around...cloud computing giant Oracle reportedly is interested in purchasing it. Click here to read more.

✔️Tiktok announced the full launch of the capacity to control TikTok via Alexa voice activation on equipped mobile devices. You read more about the new Alexa skill for TikTok here.

✔️Today, video #2 in my free training series… Solopreneur to CEO secrets, is going to be published . This 4 part video series and discussion group is all about how to scale your business by finding your perfect match virtual assistant and creating simple systems in your business. Just go to ceosecretstraining.com or text smartceo to 44222 to sign up and join our Solopreneur to CEO Secrets Discussion Group. It’s totally free and I’d love to see you there..

Holidays:

• Senior Citizens Day

• Poet’s Day

• Men’s Grooming Day

• Spumoni Day

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August 19, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook has launched a new Educator Hub, which is designed to help students, parents and teachers by providing a range of educational resources, which are focused on improving learning outcomes, updating lesson plans, and teaching digital literacy. Read more about this Facebook education hub here.

✔️Also in Facebook news, they have added some new tools to their Ad Library to better track political ad spend and provide more transparency into how each campaign is using the platform's ad options. Read more about this update here.

✔️ TikTok has launched a new information hub, which it says will 'serve as a source of truth' in counter to the various rumors around the app. Learn more about this news here.

✔️Google Chrome is planning to do something about secure-looking HTTPS websites that can still house insecure HTTP forms for you to fill in your passwords and other personal data by trying to stop you from typing into those risky text boxes - coming this October. Read more about this update here.

✔️Last Monday video #1 was published in my free training series… solopreneur to CEO secrets then tomorrow, video #2 will go out. This 4 part video series and discussion group is all about how to scale your business by finding your perfect match virtual assistant and creating simple systems in your business. Just go to ceosecretstraining.com or text smartceo to 44222 to sign up or join the Solopreneur to CEO Secrets Discussion group. It’s totally free and I’d love to see you there.

Holidays:

• International Orangutan Day

• Photography Day

• Potato Day

• Humanitarian Day

• Aviation Day

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August 18, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook is determined to heap the pressure onto TikTok wherever it can, and this week, they launched a new test of a feed of short-form video clips in their main app, exclusively in the Indian market, where TikTok is currently banned. Click here to read more about this news.

✔️ Facebook is launching a new paid events option. Read more about this update here.

✔️Facebook is looking to give you more control over the specific posts and updates you see from each Page you choose to follow, with a new listing of advanced Page follow options appearing for some users. Read more about this update here.

✔️TikTok has published some new pointers on how to make best use of its analytics tools, which are available on TikTok Pro accounts. More about this here.

✔️Yesterday video #1 published in my free training series… solopreneur to CEO secrets . This 4 part video series and discussion group is all about how to scale your business by finding your perfect match virtual assistant and creating simple systems in your business. Just go to ceosecretstraining.com or text smartceo to 44222 to sign up or join the Solopreneur to CEO Secrets Discussion group. It’s totally free and I’d love to see you there.

Holidays:

• International Orangutan Day

• Photography Day

• Potato Day

• Humanitarian Day

• Aviation Day

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August 17, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook has now officially launched its US Voting Information Center, which will be available within both Facebook and Instagram. Click here to read more about this news.

✔️ Instagram is making a new push to stamp out bot accounts with a new process that will require the owners of profiles that look suspicious to provide identification information to confirm that they are a real person. Read more about this update here.

✔️Snapchat has creating These fun new Lenses, which are currently featured on the Lens Studio home page, that are based on TikTok dance trends. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Hey don’t forget that today kicks off the first day of my free training series… solopreneur to CEO secrets. This 4 part video series and discussion group is all about how to scale your business by finding your perfect match virtual assistant and creating simple systems in your business. Just to ceosecretstraining.com or text smartceo to 44222 to sign up or join our Solopreneur to CEO Secrets Discussion Group. It’s totally free and I’d love to see you there.

Holidays:

• Bad Poetry Day

• Never Give Up Day

• Pinot Noir Day

• Serendipity Day

• Mail Order Catalog Day

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August 14, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook has announced that it will remove over 1,000 ad targeting options because they're either not used very often, or they replicate other audience targeting categories. Learn more about this update here.

✔️ Instagram tests Reels button on lower function bar in some regions. More about this update here.

✔️TikTok added a new option to insert text headings onto video thumbnails. Click here to read more.

✔️LinkedIn has announced some new additions to its Sales Navigator platform. Read more about the latest Sales Navigator updates here.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

✔️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, August 15th  is 

• World Honey Bee Day

• Check the Chip Day

• Relaxation Day

• Cycle to Work Day

• Acadian Day

• Geocaching Day

• Lemon Meringue Pie Day

• Break the Monotony Day

• Homeless Animals Day

Sunday, August 16th  is

• Rollercoaster Day

• Rum Day

• World Bratwurst Day

• Surveillance Day

• Airoborne Day

• Tell a Joke Day

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August 13, 2020

Updates:

✔️Twitter announced that their new tweet reply control options are being made available to all users on iOS, Android and twitter.com. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️ Pinterest is expanding the availability of their skin tone matching options, while they’re also adding more brands into their AR Try-On program, giving you more ways to shop online. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Google announced a number of new features on the way to help make virtual education easier, including updates to its Google Meet conferencing service and a new homework helper tool that just requires a photo from a phone. Check out Google’s roundup here.

✔️GIF platform GIPHY, which, as you may recall, was purchased by Facebook back in May,is offering new, custom virtual meeting background creator tool which lets you create animated meeting backdrops to spice up your video calls. Check out this update here.

✔️Vimeo announced a new partnership with Pinterest that will let you (if you are a Vimeo Create user) upload your videos direct to Pinterest. Check out some of the Vimeo Creator for Pinterest templates here.

Holidays:

• Creamsicle Day

• Tattoo Removal Day

• Social Security Day

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August 12, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook has announced the establishment of a new 'Facebook Financial' group to oversee its various payment initiatives. Click here to read more about this update.

✔️ Twitter has updated its warning prompts on potentially harmful tweets. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Tiktok announced its first recipients of funding via its new creator fund. Read more about this update here.

Holidays:

• Fillet Mignon Day

• Left Handers Day

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August 11, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook is going to allow you to run ads of brands you partner with in your group. Check your group's eligibility and get more info on the process here.
✔️ Twitter had held preliminary talks about "a potential combination with TikTok", which would let them continue operating in the US, in partnership with Twitter. More about this news here.
✔️Twitter is testing a new feature, quote retweets now appear as "Quotes" under tweets, with their own counter, similar to how the number of retweets and likes are displayed. Click here to read more.
✔️LinkedIn has published a new guide to help you make best use of the various tools the platform has to offer, in order to maximize engagement, boost content reach - and ultimately, fuel sales potential through LinkedIn connections. Download the full Social Media Manager’s Guide to LinkedIn here

✔️NEW PODCAST: The Baby Step Method for Creating Systems

Holidays:

• World Calligraphy Day

• World Elephant Day

• Vinyl Record Day

• Middle Child’s Day

• International Youth Day

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