It's that time of the week again, folks, where we gather around the virtual campfire and dish out the juiciest tidbits from the world of social media.
TikTok has been cooking up something spicy. The app is thinking of extending the video limit to a whopping 15 minutes! But do we really want to watch longer videos in-stream? Let me know where you stand!
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is back at it, trying to figure out how to make us part with our hard-earned cash. This time, he's talking about ad-free experiences for paying users.
Elon has also been working on something other than more subscriptions. X has a new audio calling feature. You can now chat away in your DMs, and video calls are on the horizon. It remains to be seen if this feature will be a game-changer or a game-over for X.
Over at Instagram, they've got something interesting cooking too. They're testing a feed that only shows posts from Meta Verified users. For the low, low price of $11.99 a month, you can get that precious blue checkmark, enhanced customer support, and increased visibility.
There's more Instagram news! They're taking a page from TikTok's playbook and testing a “Nearby” feed for Stories. Now, you can see what's happening in your vicinity. Local brands, you're in luck. You can now reach people based on geography.
And finally, Threads, a Twitter-like app, is still going strong. With nearly 100 million monthly users after just three months, Zuckerberg sees it as the next big thing in public conversations.
Threads is even adding GIFs now, aiming to be as cool as X. So, expect some animated hilarity in your Threads posts as they try to lure users away from their rivals.
And that's a wrap for this week's social media saga! Stay tuned for more digital adventures, as the tech world keeps us on our toes.
You can now catch up on social media news and the latest marketing strategies weekly with the Nuelink team.
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Be the Impact Day.
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Nov 04
Use Your Common Sense Day.
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Nov 05
American Football Day.
Guy Fawke's Night.
Daylight Savings Ends.
Trends 📈
The “Me and the Devil” Trend: Use this trending sound to create a two-slide carousel. Select a photo of yourself and an image that represents your “devil”.
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The “Frozen in Place” Trend: Film yourself for a quick 5-second clip while you're in the middle of doing something. Use the trending sound as your backdrop, and have the camera gently move to highlight your frozen pose. Add text overlay to describe what has surprised you into immobility.
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The “What Are You Going to Do With that Degree” Trend: Start this trend with the first slide featuring a photo of yourself, accompanied by "What are you going to do with a [insert field of study] degree?" Then, transition to the second slide for a lighthearted twist on your degree title that adds a touch of humor and personality to your post.
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“I Do Not Take Pictures of My Meals” Trend: This is an amazing trend for food vloggers and restaurants. All you have to do is use this sound and add a captivating carousel of delectable food images.
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Memes 🤣
The “Hands in Your Pocket” Meme Template: This meme has been taken over the internet little by little and has now become a very popular meme template. It’s often used in different situations to show that the person is being confidently cheeky or mischievous.
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Read about Social Media News 📰
TikTok 🎤🎧
TikTok is reportedly testing 15-minute uploads with select users.
TikTok is hosting a music festival featuring Cardi B and Charlie Puth.
Instagram 📷
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Elon Musk Outlines Coming X Premium Subscription Packages, Including a Higher Priced Ad-Free Option.
Google 🔎
YouTube 🎥
YouTube Music now lets you create custom AI-generated playlist art.
YouTube’s Testing Out Comment Controls To Manage Video Interactions.
YouTube Expands Creator Monetization Options to More Regions.
Facebook 📘
LinkedIn 🧑💼
LinkedIn Looks to Help Candidates Stand Out With ‘Top Choice’ Job Application Option.
LinkedIn Reports ‘Record Levels’ of Engagement, Now up to 985 Million Members.
Pinterest 📌
Pinterest is out to prove its more than just a mood board, but are advertisers convinced?
Pinterest Launches New Information and Education Hub for Creators.
Snapchat 👻
Threads 📝
Zuckerberg says Threads has almost 100 million monthly users.
Threads Adds Polls and Gifs as It Continues To Expand Its Engagement Options.
Hot SaaS Tools on the Market 🔨🧰
Nuelink: Plans, automates, schedules, cross-posts, and manages your social media platforms and content for you.
Brandwatch: An advanced social listening and analytics tool that can help you monitor brand mentions and sentiment across social media and other online platforms.
Adobe Creative Cloud: If you need advanced design capabilities, Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop and Illustrator help you create great visuals for social media marketing.
Pocket: Allows you to save articles, videos, and web pages for later reading or sharing. It provides a simple and organized way to collect and revisit valuable online content.
Our Two Cents on Social Media Marketing 🧙♂️
Keep an eye on your follower growth over time. Steady, organic growth is a positive sign, while sudden spikes or drops may require looking into.
Don't just focus on individual metrics. Look for trends and patterns over time. Are there particular days or times when your content performs better? This information can help you optimize your posting schedule.
If you use hashtags in your social media posts, monitor their performance. Identify which hashtags are generating the most engagement and reach, and refine your hashtag strategy accordingly.
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!
See you next week!