Threads Finally Rolls Out DMs!

A weekly newsletter about all things social media by Nuelink

Welcome back to the Nuesletter! Here’s your latest social media scoop:

📈 Musk vs. Trump Leads to Engagement Boost for X: The ongoing feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump might be messy, but it’s paying off for X. According to Sensor Tower, the app surged to #23 on the U.S. App Store charts on June 5, up from its 30-day average of #68.

💬 Threads Finally Tests DMs: Threads is rolling out its very own DM inbox, separate from Instagram. The feature is launching in select regions like Hong Kong, Thailand, and Argentina, with more on the way. For now, it’s one-on-one chats only, no group messages just yet.

🎥 Trial Reels Drive Creator Growth: Trial Reels are helping creators post more and reach wider audiences. The early data looks promising for growth and experimentation.

🇺🇸 TikTok Still Not Banned: It’s Day 145 since the U.S. passed the TikTok sell-off bill, and with just 5 days left in the second enforcement delay, Trump now suggests another extension is likely. For now, TikTok stays.

🛍️ Pinterest Tests AI Auto-Collages: Pinterest is experimenting with a new AI tool that turns product catalogs into shoppable collages. It’s built to save time and help advertisers create high-impact content faster.

Which update stood out most to you? 👇

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Read Our Blog Posts for This Week 📚

• Link Posts Aren’t Dead: How to Make Them Work on Different Platforms.
  

• Why Social Media Metrics Lie (And What You Should Track Instead).
  

Create Content 🤳

Holidays 🎉

June 16

• International Day of the African Child.

• World Sea Turtle Day.

• Youth Day.
  

June 17

• World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.

• Nursing Assistants Day.
  

June 18

• International Day for Countering Hate Speech.

• International Panic Day.

• International Sushi Day.
  

June 19

• Juneteenth.

• International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

• World Tapas Day.
  

June 20

• World Productivity Day.

• World Refugee Day.
  

June 21

• Summer Solstice.

• World Day of Music.

• International Surfing Day.
  

June 22

• World Rainforest Day.

• Positive Media Day.
  

Trends 📈

• The “Pet Peeve” Trend: Lip-sync to this sound and reveal your biggest pet peeve with a text overlay.
  

@supahfreakyso you hate me and want me to be pale? got it

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• The “Our Love is My Drug” Trend: Highlight your products, outfits, or helpful tips with this versatile audio. It suits nearly any niche or content style.
  

@psychpharmacist_A girl just wants some leggings #medtok #pharmacist #physicianassistant #nursepractitioner #lululemon

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• The “Fit Check” Trend: Use this sound with stop-motion transitions to flaunt your favorite fits, must-have items, or your best sellers.
  

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• The “What Do You Think I'm Going to Say to You?” Trend: Use this trend to spotlight a clear-cut “no” in your field, great for busting myths or addressing frequent misconceptions.

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Read about Social Media News 📰

TikTok 🎤🎧

• TikTok Reaches 30M UK Users.

• Trump Indicates He Will Grant TikTok Another Extension.

• TikTok Will Enable Advertisers To Measure the Carbon Emissions of Campaigns.

• TikTok Rolls Out New Badges to Highlight Seller Performance.
  

Instagram 📷

• Instagram Says Trial Reels Have Helped Creators Significantly Increase Reach.

• Instagram Adds New Prompts to Showcase Performance Stats.

• Instagram Adds New Teleprompter Tool To Edits.

• Instagram will finally let you rearrange your grid.

• Instagram Launches New Artist Inspiration Intiative, Additional In-App Features.
  

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• X names Polymarket as its official prediction market partner.

• The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts.
  

Google 🔎

• A massive Google Cloud outage messed up Google Home, Spotify, and other service.
  

YouTube 🎥

• YouTube Adds Integrated Promote Option, Alternate Thumbnails for Different Regions.
  

Facebook 📘

• Meta Launches Opportunity Score to All Advertisers.

• Zuckerberg is reportedly assembling a 'superintelligence group' for Meta AI.

• Meta is reportedly making a $15 billion bet on AGI.

• Meta Launches AI Video Restyling Tools in Edits and AI App.

• Meta sues 'nudify' app Crush AI.
  

LinkedIn 🧑‍💼

• LinkedIn Shares Insights Into How To Build a B2B Brand.
  

Pinterest 📌

• Pinterest Outlines Relevance Improvements to Its Pin Recommendations.

• Pinterest tests an AI feature that lets advertisers turn their catalogs into shoppable collages.

• Pinterest is adding third-party influencer content to its feeds.
  

Snapchat 👻

• Snapchat launches app for Apple Watch; iOS app for Lens Studio introduced alongside.

• Snapchat Partners With McDonald’s To Promote Snapchat+ Membership.

• Snapchat’s latest subscription tier will get you ‘hundreds’ of lenses.
  

Bluesky ☁️💙

• Bluesky backlash misses the point.
  

Threads 📝

• Meta Says Link Posts on Threads Are Seeing Better Performance.

• Threads Continues To See Strong Download Momentum in May.

• Threads is finally getting a DM inbox.
  

Hot SaaS Tools on the Market 🔨🧰

• Nuelink: Plans, automates, schedules, cross-posts, and manages your social media platforms and content for you.

• Pigeonhole Live: Great for live audience engagement, Q&A, polls, and surveys during webinars or events to boost interaction and feedback.

• Marker.io: A simple, fast way to capture and report website feedback with annotated screenshots, perfect for designers and developers.

• Sniply: Adds custom call-to-action overlays on any link you share, so you can drive conversions even when sharing third-party content.
  

Our Two Cents on Social Media Marketing 🧙‍♂️

• Don’t just post the same link everywhere. Customize your link posts to fit each platform’s vibe and algorithm, use engaging headlines on LinkedIn, optimized visuals on Pinterest, and short, punchy copy on Threads or X (Twitter). Platform-specific tweaks boost visibility and clicks.

• Build trust by giving your audience a clear takeaway before asking for the click. Share a helpful tip, a surprising fact, or a quick benefit upfront. This “value-first” approach increases engagement and keeps your followers coming back for more.

• Use UTM links and platform analytics to see what’s driving clicks and where. Test different headlines, images, and CTAs, then double down on what works best. Data-driven decisions help you optimize your social media strategy and maximize ROI.

• As usual, use Nuelink to keep your social media marketing plan running without investing much time and resources with its automation and scheduling features.
  

I hope you enjoyed this week's Nuesletter by Nuelink. Stay tuned for the latest news, tips, and more!

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