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Welcome to this week's Social Media News Recap! Let's dive into the latest updates making waves in the digital world:

X Enhances Community Engagement with New Sorting Options ???

X has rolled out its latest update for Communities, providing you with more options to sort posts within a community feed. You can now arrange group posts by trending topics, popularity (likes), and chronological order. This enhancement aims to foster more active and topical discussions within community feeds.

Flashes: A New Photo-Sharing App Built on Bluesky ??

Flashes, a Bluesky-based photo-sharing app, has officially launched on the App Store, attracting nearly 30,000 downloads in its first 24 hours. The app offers a classic Instagram-like experience, enabling users to upload up to four photos and videos of up to one minute in length. Built on the AT Protocol, Flashes integrates seamlessly with Bluesky, allowing posts to reach a broader audience beyond the app itself.

TikTok Expands into Local Services in the U.S. ????

TikTok is extending its local services business to the United States, aiming to connect local businesses with users and creators. Following successful tests in Southeast Asia, TikTok plans to enable bookings for services like restaurants, hotels, and flights. The company is hiring in Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York to develop this initiative, initially focusing on travel-related services. Additionally, TikTok has filed trademarks such as "TikTok Go" for local commerce and "TikTok PayLater" for buy-now-pay-later options, indicating a strategic move into new revenue streams.

TikTok's Uncertain Future Amid U.S. Regulatory Challenges ?

With less than a month until its U.S. operations face potential shutdown, TikTok's Chinese parent company has yet to engage in negotiations with prospective buyers. Interested parties express frustration over the lack of access to TikTok's financial and technological information, casting uncertainty over the platform's future in the U.S. market.

YouTube Updates Mid-Roll Ad Placement ??

Starting in May, YouTube will modify its mid-roll ad placement strategy to enhance user experience. The platform plans to implement more logical and responsive ad insertions within videos, offering creators additional options to manage mid-roll ads effectively.

Which update caught your eye this week? Share your thoughts below! ??

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Read Our Blog Posts for This Week ??

• Edutainment Trend: Why Teaching Through Fun Works on Social Media.
• The Death of Organic Reach? Creative Ways to Win Without Ads.

Create Content ??

Holidays ??

Mar 10

• Harriet Tubman Day.
• Paper Money Day.

Mar 11

• Debunking Day.
• World Day of Muslim Culture Peace Dialogue and Film.

Mar 12

• Aztec New Year.
• World Day Against Cyber Censorship.

Mar 13

• International School Meals Day.
• Good Samaritan Day.

Mar 14

• Crowdfunding Day.
• International Ask a Question Day.

Mar 15

• International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
• International Day Against Police Brutality.
• World Consumer Rights Day.

Mar 16

• Freedom of Information Day.
• No Selfies Day.

Trends ??

• The “Approved” Trend: Create a lip-sync video using this sound, adding text overlays that highlight things you approve of, contrasted with one you're uncertain about.

https://www.tiktok.com/@httpsskyeee/video/7470630412725849386?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7432274814868964870

• The “It’s My Anxiety” Trend: This sound is currently trending and is versatile for use across multiple platforms and various content types.

https://www.tiktok.com/@jessswan_art/video/7475715787660004616?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7432274814868964870

• ?The “In Pursuit of Greatness” Trend: Inspired by Timothée Chalamet’s motivational speech, creators are sharing the steps they're taking to achieve their own greatness.?

https://www.tiktok.com/@ladaegorovafilmmaker/video/7476628580579937579?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7432274814868964870

• The “It Was Therapy” Trend: Leverage this trending audio clip to creatively showcase your small business and highlight your products or services.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGBJYjsMJnd/?igsh=MTk5MXU2anZ1eXd2dQ==

Read about Social Media News ??

TikTok ????

• TikTok Shares Latest Data on EU Content Removals and User Numbers.
• Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins Frank McCourt’s TikTok bid.
• TikTok plots local services expansion to the U.S.
• TikTok hasn't negotiated with prospective buyers as deadline looms.

Instagram ??

• Instagram Shares Reels Posting Tips at NYC Creator Event.
• Instagram Previews More Features of its Coming ‘Edits’ App.

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• X Shares New Data on Gen Z Users.
• X Adds Feed Sorting Options for Communities.

Google ??

• Google Announces Updates to Display Network Campaigns.
• Google released an AI model to identify wildlife species.
• Google Search’s new ‘AI Mode’ lets users ask complex, multi-part questions.
• Google Expands AI Shopping Elements.

YouTube ??

• YouTube Announces Update to mid-Roll Ad Placement Process in Clips.
• YouTube is stepping up its efforts to sell you other streaming services.
• YouTube Announces Expanded ‘Hype’ Testing, New Gambling Content Restrictions.
• YouTube warns creators an AI-generated video of its CEO is being used for phishing scams.

Facebook ??

• Meta Expands Use of Face ID for Security Purposes.

LinkedIn ????

• LinkedIn Continues to Add European Users.

Pinterest ??

• Pinterest Plans to Roll Out More Transparent AI Labeling on Posts.

Snapchat ??

• How Snapchat Ranks Content for Snap Map.

Bluesky ????

• Bluesky-based Instagram alternative Flashes launches publicly.

Threads ??

• Threads Tests ‘Interests’ Display on User Profiles.

Hot SaaS Tools on the Market ????

• Nuelink: Plans, automates, schedules, cross-posts, and manages your social media platforms and content for you.
• Outgrow: A versatile platform that enables businesses to create interactive content such as quizzes, calculators, and surveys, enhancing user engagement and lead generation.
• WotNot: An AI-powered chatbot platform designed to automate customer interactions, providing instant responses and improving customer support efficiency.?
• BambooHR: An HR management tool that assists in hiring, onboarding, compensation management, and culture building, providing analytics to improve HR processes.

Our Two Cents on Social Media Marketing ??♂?

• Craft content that seamlessly integrates informative material with engaging elements to capture and retain your audience's attention.
• Utilize the unique tools and formats of each social media platform to enhance your content's appeal and reach. Each platform offers distinct ways to present edutainment material.
• Use storytelling techniques to present educational material in a relatable and engaging manner. Narratives can make complex topics more accessible and memorable.
• 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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