May 27, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is taking another step in their renewed push to reduce the spread of misinformation via their apps, this time through the addition of new informational alerts, and increased individual user penalties, based on the distribution of content that has been flagged as false by fact-checking teams. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Instagram announced the next stage of their experiments in hiding like counts on posts, with all Facebook and Instagram users soon set to be able to choose whether or not they display like counts on each of their updates. Read the article here.

✔️Instagram launched a new product showcase option called 'Drops', which will highlight the latest product launches from brands you've engaged with, or may be interested in, at the top of the Shop tab in the app. Read about this update here.

✔️Twitter has taken another steady leap forward in the evolving audio social sphere by adding Spaces access via the web, meaning that you can now tune into Twitter Spaces from your desktop PC. Learn more about this update here.

✔️TikTok is rolling out a new 'Preview' option within the video composer screen, which, when tapped, shows you exactly how your clip will appear in the app, including text overlays, effects placement, etc. Click here to learn more.

HOLIDAYS 5/28/2021:

• Hamburger Day

• Amnesty International Day

• Brisket Day

• Don’t Fry Day

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May 26, 2021

Updates:

✔️LinkedIn is looking to make it easier for you to maximize the reach of your posts, with a new, Facebook-like 'Boost' option to turn organic Page updates into paid ads, while they are also adding new tools to help maximize virtual events, and track your performance in the app. Read more about LinkedIn's latest Boost and event promotion options here.

✔️TikTok has launched a new, two-part series of tips for creators and brands looking to maximize their content, and improve their audience response on the platform - which could be a big help for brands trying to find their feet or establish a solid process for posting TikTok clips. Check out all of TikTok's 'Behind the Camera' tips here.

✔️TikTok is looking to reinforce its connection with music trends via a new partnership with SiriusXM and Pandora that will see the creation of 'TikTok Radio', a new digital radio station that will showcase trending tracks based on-platform engagement, and feature playlists from, and collaborations with, TikTok influencers throughout the summer in the US. Learn more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS 5/27/2021:

• Sun Screen Day

• World Product Day

• Cellophane Tape Day

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May 25, 2021

Updates:

✔️Instagram is providing new insights data for both Reels and Instagram Live broadcasts within the app. Click here to learn more about this update.

✔️Also in Instagram, they are testing a new 'Audio' tab, which lets you search for specific tracks in the app. Read the article here.

✔️Twitter is testing a new profile display count for 'Super Followers', which would provide a quick overview of how many paying subscribers each user has on the platform. Learn more here.

HOLIDAYS 5/26/2021:

• Blueberry Cheesecake Day

• Dracula Day

• Senior Health & Fitness Day

• Paper Airplane Day

• World Lindy Hop Day

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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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