June 8, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook has published a new, 28-page report on how AR and VR is evolving, and where it's headed, in terms of consumer interest, future applications, utility, and more. Read Facebook's full "AR/VR: New dimensions of connection" report here.

✔️ Instagram is hosting their first 'Creator Week' showcase event, which will feature a range of Instagram Live sessions with emerging creators, brands, Instagram staff and more, in order to help provide more perspective on what's happening, what's coming and how you can maximize your Instagram presence. Read the article here.

✔️Twitter’s Super Follow option will require 10k followers. Learn more here.

✔️YouTube announced that they are expanding the availability of their TikTok-like 'Shorts' video feed, with users in the UK, Canada and Latin America set to be able to access the full suite of Shorts tools. Click here to learn more about this update.

✔️Pinterest announced an expansion of their shopping features, including broader availability in more regions, and a new way for Pinners to keep track of products of interest in the app. Learn more about Pinterest's latest additions here.

✔️TikTok has released the second element of its new 'Behind the Business' series, which provides tips and insights for SMBs (small and midsize businesses)  that are looking to utilize the platform within their digital marketing approach. Watch all the TikTok 'Behind the Business' videos here.

HOLIDAYS 6/9/2021 :

  • Rosé Day

  • Donald Duck Day

 
 

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June 4, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook announced an expansion of their Messenger API for Instagram, which will let you feed your Instagram Direct messages into your existing CRM platform, streamlining management and response. Click here to learn more.

✔️Facebook announced a new element of their login with Facebook feature that will let you build direct messaging connection into the login process, facilitating enhanced connection with potential customers via messaging response. Read the article here.

✔️Twitter continues to add new elements to boost the use of their own audio Spaces option, which will soon include a new, dedicated Spaces tab in the middle of the bottom function bar to improve Spaces discovery. Learn more here.

✔️June is Pride Month, and TikTok announced a range of new initiatives and tools to help you take part in celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and promoting creators within the app. Read the whole article here.

✔️ Recap of this week’s news.

HOLIDAYS :

Saturday, June 5th  is

  • Sausage Roll Day

  • Coworking Day

  • Trails Day

  • Moonshine Day

  • Hot Air Balloon Day

  • World Environment Day

Sunday, June 6th is

  • Gardening Exercise Day

  • World Green Roof Day

  • Caves and Karst Day

  • Applesauce Cake Day

  • Yo-yo Day

  • Russian Language Day

  • Drive-in Movie Day

 
 

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June 3, 2021

Updates:

✔️June is Pride Month, and Facebook announced a range of new in-app features and tools to help you participate in the event, as well as new support initiatives to help provide guidance and advice for the LGBTQ+ community. Click here to learn more.

✔️In other Instagram news, they’ve been testing various ways to stop feed post-re-sharing in Stories, even going so far as to remove the option entirely for some users. Learn more here.

✔️Twitter is testing ads within Fleets, which is their version of stories.  The ads are inserted between Fleets as you tap through the frames. Learn more here.

✔️In other Twitter news, they are launching their first official paid newsletter service this week with a new weather news offering called 'Tomorrow', which will provide up-to-date weather information and insights for a monthly fee. Read the article here.

HOLIDAYS 6/4/2021 :

  • Hug Your Cat Day

  • Doughnut Day

  • Cognac Day

  • Fish and Chip Day

  • Tailors Day

 
 

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June 2, 2021

Updates:

✔️Professional Development Business Books: “Ready Fire Aim” by Michael Masterson and “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters

HOLIDAYS 6/3/2021 :

  • World Bicycle Day

  • Repeat Day

  • Chocolate Macaroon Day

 
 

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June 1, 2021

Updates:

✔️A Professional Development Business Book: “You are a Badass” by Jen Sincero

HOLIDAYS 6/2/2021 :

  • Rocky Road Day

  • Running Day

  • Rotisserie Chicken Day

  • Leave the Office Earlier Day

 
 

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May 31, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook added a new checkbox into their video embed process which lets you choose a specific time within the video playback at which you want your embed to play from. Click here to learn more about this update.

✔️ After testing them out in some regions over the past month, Instagram is now moving to expand Reels ads into more nations, as it looks to quickly build on the potential of the option. Read the article here.

✔️As you will recall Twitter announced that it was re-opening public requests for profile verification. But now, due to a massive influx of requests, they say they have to pause the verification process in order to clear the backlog. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Twitter is developing four new tweet response options, in addition to the current Like heart. Click here to learn more.

HOLIDAYS for the month of June 2021 :

  • Aquarium Month

  • Audiobook Month

  • Camping Month

  • Candy Month

  • Care For Your Grandparents Month

  • Country Cooking Month

  • Dairy Month

  • Effective Communications Month

  • Great Outdoors Month

  • Guitars on the Beach Month

  • Iced Tea Month

  • International Mud Month

  • National Accordion Awareness Month

  • National Adopt a Cat Month

  • National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month

  • National Iced Tea Month

  • Pride Month

  • Rose Month

  • Soul Food Month

  • Turkey Lovers Month

And tomorrow is:

  • Say Something Nice Day

  • Go Barefoot Day

  • World Milk Day

  • TableTop Day

  • Flip a Coin Day

 
 

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May 28, 2021

Updates:

✔️Twitter Blue is USD 2.99 per month and would give you access to several add-on features. Click here to learn more.

✔️Google has outlined a range of coming eCommerce tools. Read the whole article here.

✔️TikTok has published a new, 60-page guide on how SMBs (small and midsize businesses) can make the best use of its tools, including a range of explainers, tips, overviews, and case studies to provide perspective and guidance for those looking to map out a more effective TikTok strategy. Download the full Official Guide to Marketing on TikTok here.

✔️LinkedIn published a simple, 7-page pocket guide to effective branding on the platform, which outlines their various ad features and targeting tools to help you get your message in front of the right audience. Download the full LinkedIn Brand Building pocket guide here.

✔️ Pinterest published its latest Transparency Report, which outlines all of the content removals and other enforcement actions it took throughout the second half of 2020. Click here to learn more.

✔️ Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS :

Saturday, May 29th  is

  • Biscuit Day

  • Mount Everest Day

  • Paperclip Day

  • Put A Pillow On Your Fridge Day

  • Learn About Composting Day

Sunday, May 30th is

  • Water a Flower Day

  • Mint Julep Day

  • Indianapolis 500

  • Loomis Day

 
 

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