DM features, a real-time search filter, and more updates from Threads…
A weekly newsletter about all things social media by Nuelink
Hey there, Nuelinkers! Let's dive into the latest updates buzzing in the world of social media:
🤖 Meta's AI Expansion: The tech giant is making significant strides in promoting its AI services across its platforms. Meta has upgraded its AI chatbot with its latest large language model, Llama 3, now operational within the search bars of its four major apps. Alongside this upgrade, Meta has rolled out additional features like faster image generation and access to web search results, further enhancing user experience.
📱 Threads' New DM Feature: Meta-owned social network Threads is shaking things up with a live test of direct messaging features. Some lucky users are already spotting a new “Message” CTA button on Threads profiles. This feature enables users to send messages via Threads, albeit the messages land in the recipient's Instagram inbox. It's a subtle yet significant step toward integrating communication seamlessly across Meta's platforms.
🔎 Threads' Real-Time Search Filter: Threads is also gearing up with a new “Recent” filter for sorting search results based on real-time relevance. Currently undergoing testing with a select group of users, this feature aims to streamline search experiences, aligning Threads closer to X's real-time nature. However, Threads still faces challenges in matching X's offerings, especially during breaking news moments.
🚫 Elon Musk's Anti-Bot Strategy: In a bid to combat bot-related issues, Elon Musk plans to introduce a nominal fee for new X users to enable posting on the platform. Musk sees this move as the key to stemming the tide of bots plaguing the social network.
Keep on scrolling for the latest trends and memes taking social media by storm.
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Read Our Blog Posts for This Week 📚
Everything You Need to Know About TikTok's Instagram Rival, TikTok Notes.
The Rise of Social Commerce: How to Sell Products Directly on Social Media Platforms.
Create Content 🤳
Holidays 🎉
Apr 22
Earth Day.
Passover.
Apr 23
International Creator Day.
International English Language Day.
World Book and Copyright Day.
Apr 24
Action Day for Tolerance and Respect between People.
International Guide Dog Day.
Apr 25
International Financial Independence Awareness Day.
International Noise Awareness Day.
World Penguin Day.
Apr 26
Get Organized Day.
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day.
World Intellectual Property Day.
Apr 27
World Veterinary Day.
World Design Day.
Apr 28
Global Pay It Forward Day.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Trends 📈
The “My Life Was Black and White” Trend: Share a video or photo carousel set to this soundtrack. The first part shows you alone in black and white, followed by a color photo of you after discovering something/someone that changed your life.
The “No One Has Made This Dramatic of a Change Yet” Trend: Post a video of you lip-syncing to this sound, accompanied by a humorous text overlay recounting a moment when you thought you were boldly pioneering something no one had ever attempted before.
The “My Idea Of A Very Nice Day Out” Trend: TikTok creators are using this sound and template, and jumping on this trend to showcase their own interpretations of a “very nice” day out.
The “Don’t Ask Me How I Did It” Trend: Use this sound and talk about challenges at your job and offer a little advice or the end product.
Memes 🤣
The “Elon Musk’s Red Carpet Poses” Memes: Once more, Elon Musk has found himself the subject of internet memes, this time for his antics at an award show. Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, was spotted on the red carpet trying out a series of poses in an attempt to please the photographers gathered there.
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Read about Social Media News 📰
TikTok 🎤🎧
TikTok partners with AXS to sell tickets for live events worldwide.
TikTok starts testing its Instagram competitor TikTok Notes in Canada and Australia.
TikTok to restrict users who repeatedly post problematic topics from ‘For You’ feed.
Instagram 📷
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X Offers New Incentives to Get Brands to Sign Up to X Verified for Organizations.
Twitter/X might charge all new users a 'small fee' before they can post, like, and reply.
X’s New Swipe to Respond Functionality is Coming, Replacing the Current Action Buttons on Posts.
Google 🔎
YouTube 🎥
YouTube Tests Subscription Sorting, Improved Upload Flow for ‘Members Only’ Shorts.
YouTube just got more serious about its ad blocker crackdown.
YouTube Launches Premium Placement Option for YouTube Shorts Ads, Provides Shorts Ads Tips.
Facebook 📘
Meta Faces More Challenges in Europe Over Ad-Free Subscription Offering.
A batch of updates from Meta puts AI front and center when you use its apps.
LinkedIn 🧑💼
Snapchat 👻
Bluesky ☁️💙
Threads 📝
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Our Two Cents on Social Media Marketing 🧙♂️
Develop a content strategy that includes a variety of post types and formats to keep your feed dynamic and interesting. This could include photos, videos, GIFs, carousels, polls, infographics, quotes, behind-the-scenes content, user-generated content, and more.
Leverage interactive content formats such as polls, quizzes, contests, and Q&A sessions to encourage active participation from your audience. This not only boosts engagement but also helps foster a sense of community around your brand.
Tailor your content to fit the unique characteristics of each social media platform. What works on Instagram may not necessarily work on Twitter or LinkedIn. Customize your post types, formats, and messaging to resonate with the expectations and demographics of each platform's audience.
As usual, use Nuelink to keep your social media marketing plan running without investing much time and resources with its automation and scheduling features.
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