June 25, 2021

Updates:

✔️ Instagram is launching a first live test of the capability to publish feed posts from the desktop version of the app, with a small group of users now able to access the full suite of upload and posting options. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Snapchat has established a new deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), which will let Snap users add song clips from UMG artists via its in-app Sounds library. In addition, Snapchat’s also looking to add curated playlists within its Sounds options which will make it easier for Snapchatters to find audio content for their Snaps. Read the full description of the updates from Snapchat newsroom here.

✔️ Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, June 26th  is

• Beautician’s Day

• World Refrigeration Day

• Cream Tea Day

• Armed Forces Day

• Chocolate Pudding Day

• Canoe Day

Sunday, June 27th is

• Pineapple Day

• Sunglasses Day

• Log Cabin Day

• Orange Blossom Day

• Industrial Workers of the World Day

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June 24, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is testing a new way to make your shared Feed posts stand out, with animated graphics that appear on the post as users scroll by. Learn more about this update here.

✔️ After launching an initial test of the option in December last year, Twitter is now giving all iOS users the capacity to share tweets direct to Instagram Stories, providing another way to interact with tweet content. Read the article here.

✔️With people now looking forward to a post-pandemic future, Pinterest has teamed up with American Express to highlight 20+ SMBs that are selling items on the platform that people are looking for as they plan for the next stage. Click here to learn more.

✔️YouTube is switching older Unlisted videos to private, while they are also testing a new process to better highlight policy violations to users within their video clips. Read more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS 6/25/2021:

• Global Beatles Day

• Take Your Dog To Work Day

• Goats Cheese Day

• Strawberry Parfait Day

• Color TV Day

• Catfish Day

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June 23, 2021

Updates:

✔️In line with its growing eCommerce focus, Facebook has announced a range of new shopping and discovery tools, including Shops on WhatsApp, and Shop listings in Facebook Marketplace, as well as a new visual product search option on Instagram which looks very familiar. Learn more about this update here.

✔️ Facebook is developing an AR hat, which would expand the immersion of the device, and facilitate more advanced AR experiences within an isolated, standalone unit. Click here to check out the full Facebook AR hat patent.

✔️Twitter is moving ahead with the next phase of its creator monetization push with users now able to apply to test its coming Super Follow and Ticketed Spaces options. Apply for Ticketed Spaces here and Super Follows here.

HOLIDAYS 6/24/2021:

• Swim a Lap Day

• Fairy Day

• Upcycling Day

• Pralines Day

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June 22, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook is officially rolling out its new live audio rooms option, as well as podcast discovery and playback within the app. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Facebook launched some new post control type options for Facebook Group admins, which will allow admins to dictate what types of posts group members can share within their groups, while also setting the shortlink options within the post composer. Click here to learn more.

✔️As part of International Small Business Week, Google has announced some new additions to help SMBs (small and midsize businesses) maximize their digital marketing efforts, including a new, streamlined YouTube ad creation process, and the addition of more advice tools within its Google for Small Business resource set. Check out the latest Google for Small Business here.

✔️YouTube has announced a new event as part of International Small Business Week which will showcase how SMBs are making use of YouTube for promotion - which, interestingly, will also include a new live shopping experience on the platform, featuring a range of selected fashion, beauty and food businesses. Learn more about YouTube's Small Biz Day, including what's on and how to tune in here.

✔️TikTok announced the launch of a new feature called 'Jumps', which will let you (as a creator) link to third-party owned mini-programs and services from your video clips, including recipes, quizzes, and more.  Learn more about ‘Jumps’ here.

HOLIDAYS 6/23/2021:

• Let It Go Day

• International Widows Day

• Women In Engineering Day

• Typewriter Day

• Public Service Day

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June 21, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook appears to be testing a new option which would display Stories replies on the Story frame itself, adding a whole new way to engage with Stories content. Learn more about this update here.

HOLIDAYS 6/22/2021:

• World Rainforest

• Onion Rings Day

• B Kinder Day

• Positive Media Day

• Chocolate Eclair Day

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June 18, 2021

Updates:

✔️Facebook has announced a range of new admin tools for Facebook Groups, including improved comment moderation processes, 'Conflict Alerts' to help detect potentially problematic exchanges, and an updated overview dashboard which will highlight group tasks that require attention. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Instagram has added the capacity to run group fundraisers on the platform. Read the whole article here.

✔️Recap of this week’s news

HOLIDAYS:

Saturday, June 19th  is

• Juneteenth

• Martini Day

• Juggling Day

• Surf Day

Sunday, June 20th is

• Father’s Day

• Ice Cream Soda Day

• World Productivity Day

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June 17, 2021

Updates:

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HOLIDAYS 6/18/2021:

• International Picnic Day

• Go Fishing Day

• Flip-Flop Day

• Take Back the Lunch Break  DAy

• Clean Your Aquarium Day

• Splurge Day

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June 16, 2021

Updates:

✔️Yesterday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hosted a test of the platform's new audio rooms feature, with a range of Facebook executives in attendance. Learn more about this update here.

✔️Facebook has published its latest Topics to Watch report, which highlights the biggest rising topics of discussion, based on total mention volume, across both Facebook and Instagram, providing insight into trends that could help to focus your marketing plan. Read Facebook's full 'Topics to Watch' report for Q1 2021 here.

✔️It was reported that TikTok has signed on to become the major sponsor of VidCon 2021, taking over from YouTube, which has been the headline supporter of the event since 2013. Read the article here.

HOLIDAYS 6/17/2021:

• Eat Your Vegetables Day

• Garbage Man Day

• Apple Strudel Day

• Dump the Pump Day

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