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This week's Digital News Roundup: Absolutely packed to the brim with great social media, web3 and digital content all in one place so you don’t have to go anywhere else.
A quick interruption to your Jubilee weekend celebrations as we bring you this weeks Digital Women Weekly News Roundup. This week's letter is bursting with news stories about the world of Digital, Social Media and Web3 / The Metaverse and all that juicy stuff you can’t wait to learn about.
But first, everyone is talking about: Social Media Managers! (Well ... we are anyway - ALWAYS)
What are the online habits of social media managers in the UK? - “Are you posting on time? Are you using the right hashtags? Are people engaging with your content?”
As of 2022, there are over 61 million active social media users in the UK and Ireland. The social networks they use, however, are constantly evolving. Whether for new features or algorithms, those changes have a direct impact on brands and the way they communicate to their audience.
So, how do you begin to understand the emerging trends, best practices, and user behaviour in the UK and Ireland? You’ll want to get access to our free Social Media marketer Zone and download the report which analysed 1.4 million social media posts between June 21 to Feb 22.
You'll also get:
- Confessions of a Social Media Manager’ podcast where we talk to the SMM’s of the world biggest brands
- Access to recorded Q&A’s with Erinn, Social Media and Content Manager at Agorapulse where we chat about the essential social media strategies and how to execute them.
- A guide to understanding Social ROI and how you can best tailor your social media content to sell your services and products.
- SMM Report 2022: An exclusive report which analysis 1.4million posts made in Agorapulse by social media managers in the UK & Ireland to see all the habits, trends and statistics from people just like you.
The digital news roundup is here! In the digital space the world moves really fast and before you know it, what you’ve learnt has changed. This letter, going out to 18,000+ Digital Women EVERY SINGLE WEEK via Linkedin and our Mail List, it is going to keep you up to date with all of that digital stuff you need to know about so you can get on with your work but also impress your peers, your boss or your clients with your epic digital knowledge. (PS You can also get this newsletter in your inbox by going here and scrolling to the bottom)
Your top news headlines from Web3 to Social Media! - Rounded up so you don’t have to go anywhere else.
The Metaverse & Web3
Tamagotchi kids: could the future of parenthood be having virtual children in the metaverse? (Guardian)
Pride in the Metaverse: Blockchain tech creates new opportunities for LGBTQ+ people (Cointelegraph)
Tripp raises $11.2M to build the mindful metaverse (venture beat)
Meta’s Metaverse Is Already Populated With the Worst Examples of Internet Behavior: Report (Gizmodo)
The Pivot to Web3 Is Going to Get People Hurt (Vice)
Are People Leaving Their Tech Jobs for Web3? (Blockworks)
How to get a job in the Metaverse and Web3 (CoinTelegraph)
NFT's
Sweet Sweet NFT Baby: Mariah Carey Enters Web3 World With Her Latest Release (Rolling Stone)
Bored Ape Yacht Club thefts: Here's how many NFTs have been stolen. (Slate.com)
US brings first insider trading case involving NFTs (FT)
Binance and The Weeknd Launch a ‘Crypto-Powered’ World Tour (De-crypt)
WWE's NFT Marketplace "Moonsault" launches with first Premium Live Event collection (WWE.com)
Prada expands Web3 offer with product-linked NFT drop and Discord launch (Vogue Business)
Social Media
Twitter's working on a Search Subscribe feature for keyword alerts and notifications (The Verge)
In search of engagement, Twitter brings algorithmic timelines to Communities (TechCrunch)
Meta
Sheryl Sandberg steps down as chief operating officer of Facebook parent company Meta (Guardian)
Who is new Meta COO Javier Olivan? (The Verge)
Meta adds new editing tools to Reels on Instagram and Facebook (eGadget)
Instagram Tests New Option to View Expanded Profile Image Display (Social Media Today)
Is Instagram the New Google for Travel? These Startups Say It Is (Skift)
TikTok
TikTok is testing a ‘clear mode’ for a distraction-free scrolling experience (Tech Crunch)
How I Monetized My Viral Baby Yoda TikTok Account (Wired)
LinkedIn Debunks Algorithm Myths In New Video Series (Search Engine Journal)
Klarna Layoffs: CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski LinkedIn Post Lists Dismissed Staff (Bloomberg)
Digital
Slack is fast becoming a hotspot for workers to land new jobs due to popular, invite-only channels (Mail Online)
Events, Training and opportunities
Digital Growth Skill Sharing Event 14th June! (Free for members ￡25 for non members) Book here
Digital Growth is a skill-sharing event powered by Digital Women. Our aim is to provide the resources needed for everyone to be able to digitally upskill. This event will include expert sessions on a range of in-demand, transferable digital skills, all of which will allow you to keep up to date with the rapidly evolving job market.
We believe that everyone has something to bring to the table, but as the digital skills gap continues to increase and the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, we know how important it is for us all to blend our existing experience with fresh, relevant digital skills. And whether you’re a business owner, just starting out in your career, or sitting somewhere in between, we're providing workshops to suit every level of expertise.
It's time to start embracing the digital skills of the future and begin on our journeys towards career development and business growth.
Live talks will be held on:
- Digital Innovation for Your Business
- Using Funnels to Create an Excellent Client Experience
- Community, A Platform for Every Audience
- Creating Engaging Copy for Your Clients
- Upscaling Your Social Media Strategy
- Driving More Traffic to Your Website Using SEO
- Optimising Google My Business
- Growing an Independent Digital Agency
- Upping Your Facebook Ads Game
- Creating Content That Converts
Plus live panels featuring industry experts and plenty of networking opportunities!
- Digital Women is BACK LIVE at Natwest in London on the 4th November. Limited In-Person Tickets Available)
- BOOK NOW! 14th September 2022 - Bounce LONDON! SocialDay is back!- Join us for an exciting social media marketing 1 day event PLUS PING PONG
- The Digital Women Awards are taking place on the 14th of October at the Ivy Tower Bridge.
- Get 2 months accounting for just ￡1 with our Awesome partners Osome (AD)
- The self paced Social Media Content Planning Course is CPD Certified and simplifies social media planning for everyone.
- Become a Member of Digital Women Club - Free 30 Day Trial https://www.digitalwomen.club/offers/g3Mxkzkb/checkout
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That's all from us this week! Have a wonderful Long weekend.
All the best
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