November 13, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook announced its new Snapchat-like feature for disappearing messaging, Vanish Mode, is arriving on Messenger and Instagram. Click here to learn more.

✔️Instagram is looking to lean further into the TikTok-lead, short video trend by adding a new Reels tab on the home screen for all, while it's also adding a Shop tab along the lower function bar to further its eCommerce push. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Twitter announced a new addition to its ad format options: Carousels. Read more about this update here.

✔️Recap of this week’s news.

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, November 14th is

• Hindu Diwali Day 

• Operating Room Nurse Day

• World Diabetes Day

• Pickle Day

• Spicy Guacamole Day

• Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day

Sunday, November 15th

• America Recycles Day

• Clean Your Refrigerator Day

• Bundt Cake Day

• National Philanthropy Day

• I Love to Write Day

• Spicy Hermit Cookie Day

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November 12, 2020

Updates:

✔️Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage on June 1st, 2021.

✔️YouTube Music is now working on Snapchat and Instagram story sharing, but the functionality is not yet live.

✔️Instagram has launched new technology to recognise self-harm and suicide content on its app in the UK and Europe.

HOLIDAYS 11/13:

• World Kindness Day

• Symphonic Metal Day

• Caregiver Appreciation Day

• Friday the 13th

• Sadie Hawkins Day

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November 11, 2020

Updates:

✔️Twitter announced that its Stories-like, vertical presentation-aligned, disappearing content option is being expanded to users in Japan. Read more about this update here.

✔️Pinterest has released its annual holiday gift guide, highlighting the most-searched holiday gift ideas on the platform. Read more about Pinterest's Holiday Gift Guide here.

✔️It is predicted that TikTok will exceed one billion users over the course of the next year.. Click here to read more.

HOLIDAYS:

• Happy Hour Day

• Chicken Soup for the Soul Day

• Fancy Rat & Mouse Day

• Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day

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November 10, 2020

Updates:

✔️LinkedIn has published three new guides designed to provide specific guidance on how you can maximize you marketing efforts on the platform. Click here to download all of the new LinkedIn Brand Building guides.

HOLIDAYS:

• Origami Day

• Sundae Day

• Benjamin Banneker Week

• Pocky Day

• Singles Day

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November 9, 2020

Updates:

✔️A Professional Development Book: “Online Investing for Dummies” by Matt Krantz

HOLIDAYS:

• Sesame Street Day

• Area Code Day

• Vanilla Cupcake Day

• Forget-me-not Day

• United States Marine Corps Birthday

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November 6, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook is testing some new visual effects options for still images posted to News Feed, which add simulated, video-like movement to your pictures. Click here to learn more.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, November 7th

• Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day

• Numbat Day

• Hug A Bear Day

Sunday, November 8th

• Tongue Twister Day

• World Quality Day

• Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day

• X-Ray Day

• Harvey Wallbanger Day

• Capuccino Day

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November 5, 2020

Updates:

✔️Facebook appears to be, once again, returning to its test of up and downvotes on user comments. Read more about this update here.

✔️Instagram looks to be testing a new option which would display user reactions to Stories on the story frame itself, as opposed to sending the creator a DM. Click here to learn more about this update.

✔️Twitter releases events calendar for November. Download the calendar here.

✔️LinkedIn launched a new resource hub which includes a range of resources and guides to help provide more support for individuals and organizations. Check out the new LinkedIn hub here.

✔️YouTube has provided some new insights into how its search and discovery systems work, and what factors influence where your video is shown, and who its shown to, along with how you can maximize your opportunities on the platform. Read more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS:

• Nachos Day

• Love Your Lawyer Day

• Fountain Pen Day

• Saxophone Day

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November 4, 2020

Updates:

✔️A Business Marketing Book: “Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing” by Harry Beckwith

HOLIDAYS:

• Love Your Red Hair Day

• Men Make Dinner Day

• Project Management Day

• Gunpowder Day

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