January 13, 2021

Updates:

✔️ Facebook has launched an updated version of its 'Access Your Information' tool, which aims to provide more transparency around the data that Facebook collects, and how it can be used to target you with ads. Click here to read more.

✔️LinkedIn has now officially launched the capacity to add links into your LinkedIn Stories - though it's not available to all users at this stage. Learn more about this update here.

✔️YouTube has launched a new hashtag search option, which provides a full-page display of YouTube videos that include your chosen tag, along with usage insights, all on one screen. Read the whole article here.

HOLIDAYS: 1/14/2021

• Dress Up Your Pet Day

• International Kite Day

• Hot Pastrami  Sandwich Day

• Organize Your Home Day

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January 12, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook announced that it will remove all posts that include the phrase 'stop the steal' in the lead-up to the inauguration of incoming US President Joe Biden on January 20th. Read the full article here.

✔️Twitter has suspended more than 7000 accounts following the capitol riots. Learn more about this news here.

✔️Snapchat has filed a new patent for its coming Events feature. Click here to read more.

HOLIDAYS: 1/13/2021

• Sticker Day

• Rubber Duckie Day

• Make Your Dream Come True Day

• Public Radio Broadcasting Day

• Peach Melba Day

• Skeptics Day

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January 11, 2021

Updates:

✔️An Awesome Professional Development Book: “How to Become a Rainmaker” by Jeffrey J. Fox

✔️"Self Care A Daily Affair" by Kirsten Sheriden

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HOLIDAYS: 1/12/2021

• Kiss a Ginger Day

• Marzipan Day

• Poetry at Work Day

• Pharmacist Day

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January 8, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is currently testing a new, visual-focused post composer update, which would put the latest images from your Camera Roll in a panel display just below the composer frame. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, January 9th is

• Apricot Day

• Balloon Ascension Day

• Static Electricity Day

• Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Sunday, January 10th is

• Peculiar People Day

• Bittersweet Chocolate Day

• Houseplant Appreciation Day

• Cut Your Energy Costs Day

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January 7, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is now launching its new Page layout for creators and public figures, which provides more management options and engagement insights, while also, importantly, placing increased emphasis on following a Page instead of liking it. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Facebook appears to be tempering expectations as to what its smart glasses will be capable of, at least in the initial stages, with the company's Head of VR and AR Andrew Bosworth offering some new insights into what the project will look like, and when the device will be available for purchase. Read the whole article here.

✔️Facebook continues to push ahead with the integration of its messaging apps, which will eventually let you cross message from Instagram to Messenger to WhatsApp without each participant having to download each individual app. Click here to read more.

✔️Instagram provides new tips on how to create engaging Reels content. Check it out here.

HOLIDAYS: 1/8/2021

• Bubble Bath Day

• Joy Germ Day

• Show & Tell At Work Day

• Argyle Day

• Earth’s Rotation Day

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January 6, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook, along with Snapchat, stands to suffer the most impact from the IDFA update, with many users expected to opt-out of their data tracking due to the amount of insights that both companies take in. Click here to read more.

✔️Instagram is testing out a new format for the display of Stories on the desktop version of the platform, which is designed to make it easier to scroll through the various Stories from the profiles you follow on the bigger screen. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Apple may be looking to launch its AR glasses sometime in 2021. Read the whole article here.

HOLIDAYS: 1/7/2021

• Tempura Day

• Bobblehead Day

• Harlem Globetrotter’s Day

• I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day

• Old Rock Day

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January 5, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is now expanding the option to more group admins, while also adding some new elements to help group managers stay on top of relevant discussions and engagement. Read more about this update here.

✔️Twitter announced that they acquired podcast listening app Breaker, which it will use to build out Spaces and enhance the experience. Learn more about Breaker here.

✔️LinkedIn has provided some new usage stats, in order to state its case for increased focus and investment. Check it out here.

HOLIDAYS: 1/6/2021

• Cuddle Up

• Bean Day

• Apple Tree DAy

• Shortbread Day

• Three Kings Day

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January 4, 2021

Updates:

✔️Google has begun testing a new carousel of short-form video results for selected queries, providing direct links to relevant TikTok and Instagram Reels video clips. Read the whole article here.

✔️Despite facing so many challenges in 2020 - TikTok continues to grow and looks set to become an even more important, in the year 2021. Read more about this update here.

✔️Snapchat's looking to broaden its eCommerce push by providing a range of new clothing options for your Bitmoji character, which would essentially let you dress up your Bitmoji avatar in your choice of the latest fashion items from a range of retailers. Click here to read more.

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HOLIDAYS: 1/5/2021

• Whipped Cream Day

• Bird Day

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