May 24, 2021

Updates:

✔️Instagram appears to be testing a new 'bonuses' program, which would be focused on Reels promotion. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Twitter continues to ramp up their creator monetization focus with the addition of a new option that will let you create ticketed Spaces events, providing another means to generate revenue from your on-platform efforts. Click here to learn more.

✔️Snapchat announced the next stage of their augmented reality push, with the launch of the first iteration of a fully AR-enabled version of their Spectacles smart glasses. Read the article here.

HOLIDAYS 5/25/2021:

• Tap Dance Day

• Towel Day

• Wine Day

• Geek Pride Day

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May 21, 2021

Updates:

✔️Twitter announced that their re-opening public applications for profile verification, meaning that you can now look to get your own blue checkmark for your profile. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Twitter has also outlined a coming update to the user profile format, which will include a new 'About' tab to provide more context as to your experiences and interests. Read the article here.

✔️Twitter continues to advance their social audio Spaces tool with the addition of Spaces scheduling, enabling broadcasters to plan out, and build hype around their upcoming events. Click here to learn more.

✔️TikTok has added a new option that will let you  bulk delete comments on your clips, providing another means to control the user experience in the app, and avoid unwanted attention. Read the article here.

✔️Snapchat is hosting its second annual Partner Summit today, and it's made a range of product announcements, which will have a big impact on a broad range of in-app elements moving forward. Click here to learn more.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

✔️Videos 1 to 4 of our 4-Day Automation Challenge are now ready to watch. Click here to watch the videos.

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, May 22nd is

• Sherlock Holmes Day

• Goth Day

• World Fiddle Day

• International Day for Biological Diversity

• Harvey Milk Day

• Maritime Day

Sunday, May 23rd is

• Turtle Day

• Lucky Penny Day

• Title Track Day

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May 20, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is looking to expand their paid events feature into minor league and local sports, which would give these smaller competitions more opportunities to generate income, while also bringing more viewers to Facebook, helping to boost their video offerings. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Twitter outlines changes to image posting process and addresses the algorithm issues. Read Twitter's full overview of its image cropping update here.

✔️Videos 1 to 3 of our 4-Day Automation Challenge are now ready to watch. Video 4 will be published today. Click here to watch the videos.

HOLIDAYS: 5/21/2021

• World Meditation Day

• Bike To Work Day

• WaitStaff Day

• I Need a Patch For That Day

• Memo Day

• Virtual Assistants Day

• Pizza Party Day

• Endangered Species Day

• International Tea Day

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May 19, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is taking the next step in its evolving eCommerce push with the introduction of a new "Live Shopping Fridays" series, which will see the platform host live-streamed shopping experiences, in conjunction with selected retailers, that will invite viewers to ask questions about products, and make purchases, all in-stream. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Instagram announced a new 'Creator Week' initiative, running from June 8th to June 10th, which will see the platform host a range of professional development programs for aspiring and emerging creators, in order to help them build their careers via Instagram and Facebook tools. Follow Instagram Creators to get the lowdown on key updates here.

✔️Google outlined their latest steps in boosting eCommerce activity, including an enhanced partnership with Shopify and updated product search tools based on screenshots and images. Read the article here.

✔️Pinterest is introducing ‘Idea Pins’. Which are the Story Pins that it’s been testing for the last seven months, but with a more Pinterest-like framing. Click here to learn more.

HOLIDAYS: 5/20/2021

• World Bee Day

• Pick Strawberries Day

• Notebook Day

• Be a Millionaire Day

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May 18, 2021

Updates:

✔️Instagram is currently testing a new feed posting option from the desktop version of the app. Read the article here.

✔️Twitter is now taking the opportunity afforded within Apple's iOS 14.5 data tracking prompt process to show you their own explanatory message about why you should let them keep taking in your in-app data, and the benefits of such for your usage. Learn more about this update here.

✔️YouTube has shared some insight into coming updates for their Creator Studio management platform, including improved processes for uploading videos via the mobile app, and an expansion of their pre-publish checking capacity to help you avoid potential penalties. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Clubhouse is aiming to be fully accessible on Android by the end of the week, opening up the app to a lot more users.

HOLIDAYS: 5/19/2021

• Numeracy Day

• May Ray Day

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May 17, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook has published a new guide on how to use live video to run more effective company events, with a specific focus on the live video functionality within Facebook Workplace, and how their professional platform tools can provide more options for improving remote working processes.

✔️Twitter will soon look to launch 'Twitter Blue', which will let you pay a fee of $2.99 per month to access a range of these next-level Twitter functions. Read the article here.

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HOLIDAYS: 5/18/2021

• Museum Day

• No Dirty Dishes Day

• Visit Your Relatives Day

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May 14, 2021

Updates:

✔️Twitter is looking to re-open public applications for profile verification from next week. Click here to learn more.

✔️ Twitter has finally added their DM search bar on Android, bringing it into line with iOS, which has had the option to search DMs by username since 2019. Read the article here.

✔️YouTube is holding its first-ever #BeautyFest event, which will showcase a range of beauty creators on the platform, who'll share tips, notes and guides into the latest trends and changes in the sector, this week. Check this out here.

✔️LinkedIn published a new guide to establishing a more effective approach to thought leadership as a means to increase influence and build brand relationships. Learn more about Flywheel of B2B Thought Leadership here.

✔️Pinterest will host a three-day virtual event later this month, which will feature a range of live-streamed sessions from creators and celebrities, which will be made available directly in the Pinterest app. Click here to RSVP for the Pinterest Creators Connect event.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, May 15th is

• Chocolate Chip Day

• Bring Flowers to Someone Day

• Plant a Lemon Tree Day

• Learn to Swim Day

• Nylon Stockings Day

• International Astronomy Day

• Straw Hat Day

Sunday, May 16th is

• Drawing Day

• Waiters Day

• Biographers Day

• Horse Rescue Day

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May 13, 2021

Updates:

✔️A new report looks at Instagram engagement trends based on 100 million posts. Click here to download the full Mention x Hubspot Instagram Engagement Report 2021.

✔️YouTube says that they will be rolling out their new Clips option to 10x more channels over the coming weeks, providing another way to share specific segments from YouTube videos. Rad more about YouTube Clips here.

✔️NEW PODCAST: Hype Artists with Michael F. Schein

HOLIDAYS 5/14/2021

• Shades Day

• Chicken Dance Day

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