The biggest social media headlines from March ??

The biggest social media headlines from March ??

Spring has sprung! And so have (quite a few) social media updates.

I gathered all of the biggest headlines so that you don’t have to go searching.

Let's get right into it. ??

Here are the top social media updates from March 2024

In no particular order, here are the biggest updates from Meta, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and more.

What’s new from Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads) in March 2024

Instagram Reels are getting longer

The moment has come! Some IG users may now have access to 3-minute-long reels.

Instagram tests new image count for carousels

Instagram is currently testing the ability to have 15 photos within a carousel post instead of 10. Is 15 too many?

New updates to Instagram DMs

Instagram announced that you can now edit your DMs within 15 minutes of sending, pin your chats, and reply to messages with voice notes.

Threads releases trending topics?

All US users now have access to the latest Threads feature, trending topics! Now you can easily see what other users are talking about most through the app.

Are pokes back on Facebook?

Facebook has activated and deactivated the poke feature multiple times. But users are now noticing pokes are back! Do you have this option on your account?

What’s new from X (Twitter) in February 2024

No more like counts on X

Elon Musk confirmed that the app will soon be hiding like and retweet counts.

What’s new from TikTok in February 2024

TikTok will pay creators based on their search value

The new monetization structure within Creator Rewards includes an area on search value. This metric will be based on whether a creator is posting content that aligns with what users are searching for on the app.

Longer content on TikTok is here to stay

TikTok announced the Creator Program will now be Creator Rewards. Creators will now need to make a video longer than one minute to monetize through the program.

TikTok is testing a new photo-based app

TikTok is coming for Instagram! And not just for videos. A new photo-based app called TikTok Photos is currently in testing.?

TikTok's fate in the US

What's going to happen next? ?? House lawmakers voted to pass a bill that would ban the app unless ByteDance sells it. If you're based in the US, are you worried about this update?

What’s new from LinkedIn in February 2024

LinkedIn may be adding games to its platform

I'm not quite sure if LinkedIn is the platform I'd go to for gaming, but it may be happening! The app is currently working on incorporating games that will rank companies based on the scores of their employees.

LinkedIn expands Thought Leader Ads

LinkedIn is now expanding its Thought Leader Ad feature to now include sponsorship of content from any member – not just employees.

Other social media news from February 2024

Substack now has direct messaging

Substack now offers private one-on-one direct messaging between readers and writers. What are your favourite Substack newsletters?

Google Search is testing a most-read article carousel

You may see this the next time you google something! Google is currently doing a test of a most-read article carousel that pulls in articles with high click-rates.

New report shows a decrease in TikTok engagement

A new report for Emplifi demonstrates that from 2022 to 2023, Instagram Reels saw more engagement than TikTok videos. Have you noticed that your video content gets more engagement on IG?


Buuuut, this isn't all. This is just a snippet! To read the full social news report, visit the HeyOrca blog.


If you'd like to join us as we walk through these updates and some fun trending audio from March, register for our webinar this Thursday, April 4.


See you for another roundup next month! ??

Mallory Jesperson

Social Media Manager | Brand Partnerships, Ambassador Management

7 个月

I don’t know why the fact that the only real Facebook update is that the poke feature might be back is cracking me up so much! ?? Thanks for the updates ??

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