Instagram Is Overhauling Your Profile Grid Displays…

A weekly newsletter about all things social media by Nuelink

Hey there and welcome to the latest Nuesletter! Here’s your social media news recap of the week:

??? X Enhances Tools for Verified Organizations: X is rolling out a comprehensive dashboard for Verified Organizations, aiming to streamline the management of ads, job listings, affiliate accounts, and analytics. This new feature promises to offer more control and insights into in-app performance.

?? Instagram Tests New Vertical Grid Display: Instagram is experimenting with a vertical grid format for user profiles. This update transitions from traditional square thumbnails to longer images, aligning better with Reels and offering a new look for your profile feed.

?? Instagram’s New Profile Cards: Instagram is introducing digital profile cards for selected creators. These cards feature a QR code for quick connections and a detailed profile overview, including your image, bio, and business links, perfect for showcasing your content.

??? YouTube Expands Shopify Partnership: YouTube is boosting its Shopping affiliate program with Shopify, adding thousands of new brands for creators to tag in their videos. This expansion means more opportunities for creators to earn and brands to connect with customers.

?? LinkedIn Launches Video Carousels: LinkedIn is debuting video carousels, offering a side-scrolling display of algorithmically matched video clips. Tapping a clip takes you to a full-screen, TikTok-like vertical video feed, enhancing your video browsing experience.

Keep reading for more updates and trends in the social media world!

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Read Our Blog Posts for This Week ??

• How Businesses Can Leverage Snapchat for Brand Marketing.
• Social Media Verification Mistakes: What You Need to Avoid.

Create Content ??

Holidays ??

Trends ??

• The “Very Mindful, Very Demure, Very Cutesy” Trend: Share a video that captures your mindfulness, subtlety, and a touch of cuteness. You can use this trend to highlight a project you're working on, while emphasizing that you're approaching it with a mindful and understated touch.?

https://www.tiktok.com/@balloonsbycarol/video/7405267999856348459?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7278805655334766086

• The “Way Too Cool to Do This” Trend: Create a video using this sound and add a text overlay that describes a scenario where you call someone out for being too aloof or too "cool" to engage in something.

https://www.tiktok.com/@glorioussunrise/video/7402650755145977118?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7278805655334766086

• The “Princeton Cheer” Trend: Creators are incorporating this sound to infuse their content with sass and energy, frequently showcasing team members, family, or friends.

https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.spinezog/video/7398155696816016682?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7278805655334766086

• The “Life Will Be” Trend: Use this sound to set a serene, introspective mood that showcases the thoughtful and meticulous aspects of your brand. This sound works well for a range of content, such as behind-the-scenes clips, product previews, and hauls...?

https://www.tiktok.com/@kendrawilsonn/video/7400817043240537386?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7278805655334766086

Memes ??

• The “2024 DNC” Memes: The 2024 DNC has sparked a surge of memes. With so much going on, the DNC has produced some great reactions and templates to recreate into great memes.?

https://x.com/alyssalimp/status/1826098574607921154

Read about Social Media News ??

TikTok ????

• TikTok Maintains Steady Growth in EU Users.
• TikTok Publishes 2024 Holiday Marketing Guide.

Instagram ??

• Instagram Chief Flags Coming Changes to Profile Grid Displays.
• Instagram Tests New Profile Cards for Creators.
• Instagram Adds Option to Tag a Channel When Uploading a Post.
• Relive the Myspace days by adding a favorite song to your Instagram profile.

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• X is Seeing a Decline in Users in Europe.
• Report Shows X Is Still Displaying Ads Alongside Harmful Content.
• X Is Developing More Advanced Management Tools for Verified Organizations.

Google ??

• Gemini Live could use some more rehearsals.

YouTube ??

• YouTube takes on TikTok Shop with expanded Shopify partnership.
• YouTube Brings QR Codes to All Channels.
• YouTube Becomes First Streaming Platform to Reach 10% of TV Viewing.
• YouTube has a new tool to help restore hacked channels: an AI chatbot.

Facebook ??

• Meta's ad biz booms with AI.
• Meta Activates Threads Crossposting from Facebook and Instagram.

LinkedIn ????

• LinkedIn Launches In-Feed Video Carousels.

Pinterest ??

• Pinterest Shares Rising Trends and Searches in the App.

Threads ??

• Threads spotted exploring ads, but says ‘no immediate timeline’ toward monetization.
• Threads Adds Custom Feeds, ‘Media’ Tab on Profiles.

Hot SaaS Tools on the Market ????

• Nuelink: Plans, automates, schedules, cross-posts, and manages your social media platforms and content for you.
• Mailshake: Automates cold email outreach with customizable follow-ups and tracking, designed for effective lead generation.
• Sentry: Provides real-time error tracking and monitoring for applications, helping developers identify and fix bugs quickly.
• Serpstat: An all-in-one SEO platform that offers keyword research, site audit, and competitor analysis tools to improve search engine rankings.

Our Two Cents on Social Media Marketing ??♂?

• Utilize Snapchat's custom filters and lenses to create engaging, branded experiences. Design filters that promote your business or campaigns, and encourage users to interact with them.
• Use Snapchat Stories to share behind-the-scenes content, exclusive promotions, or daily updates. The ephemeral nature of Stories encourages more frequent posting and fosters a sense of urgency.
• Take advantage of Snapchat's interactive features, such as polls, Q&A sessions, and “Swipe Up” links. These tools help drive engagement and gather feedback from your 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.

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

See you next week!