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A weekly newsletter about all things social media by Nuelink

Welcome to our weekly news recap! This week, major developments from Meta-owned platforms and other key players are reshaping the social media space. Let’s dive in:?

?? Threads Open Doors to Developers: Meta's Threads, the Twitter-like app, has announced plans to make its API widely available to developers by June. This move will empower developers, us included, to integrate innovative features, with live testing already underway, including the much-requested post-scheduling functionality.

?? Threads Enhancements and New Features: Threads is also introducing features aimed at streamlining user experience. Users can now save drafts and capture photos within the app. Additionally, the ability to edit direct messages within 15 minutes and pinning important chats at the top of the inbox are being rolled out.

?? Meta's Outage Woes: Meta faced service disruptions across its top social apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Users encountered error messages and login issues, highlighting the occasional vulnerabilities of even the most prominent social media platforms.

?? Privacy Concerns with X's Calling Feature: With X expanding its voice and video call options, privacy concerns arise as each user's IP address is revealed during calls. Advocates worry about potential safety risks for vulnerable users and political activists, raising questions about user awareness and security.

?? TikTok's Creator Fund Success: TikTok reports a remarkable 250% increase in total creator revenue within the last six months through its revamped creator fund. The fund, set to exit beta soon, has proven to be a lucrative avenue for creators.?

?? Potential Threats to TikTok: Despite previous considerations of the app's safety, new regulatory actions propose the removal of TikTok from the U.S., citing national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership.?

?? Google's Algorithmic Overhaul: Google announces a "core update" to its algorithms, targeting spam and low-quality results. The revamped spam policy aims to combat algorithmically generated spam.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the realm of online interaction. Until next week, happy scrolling!

You can now catch up on social media news and the latest marketing strategies weekly with the Nuelink team.

Read Our Blog Posts for This Week ??

• TikTok Shop: What Is It and How Can You Make Money from It?
• Where to Find the Best Copyright-Free Music for Social Media? A Guide for Creators and Businesses.

Create Content ??

Holidays ??

Mar 11

• Ramadan.
• Commonwealth Day.
• Debunking Day.

Mar 12

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

Mar 13

• Good Samaritan Day.
• No Smoking Day.

Mar 14

• Crowdfunding Day.
• Celebrate Scientists Day.
• International Ask a Question Day.

Mar 15

• World Consumer Rights Day.
• World Essential Workers Day.
• World Speech Day.

Mar 16

• Freedom of Information Day.
• No Selfies Day.

Mar 17

• St. Patrick's Day.
• Doctor Patient Trust Day.

Trends ??

• The “It Gonna Be Okay” Trend: Create a video using this sound, adding a text overlay that narrates a moment where you suddenly realize everything is going to be alright.?

https://www.tiktok.com/@kidkneebeanz/video/7341120002348731694?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7278805655334766086

• The “Absolutely Not, Full U-Turn” Trend: TikTok creators use this soundbite to cleverly showcase U-turn moments, whether directed towards someone else or reacting to a situation.?

https://www.tiktok.com/@2weeties/video/7339424599190392106?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7278805655334766086

• The “Wait, Wait a Minute” Trend: This sound is used to highlight moments when you believe you've finally got a handle on things, only to find out that it was not the case.

https://www.tiktok.com/@pey.skeie/video/7340081120588959019?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7278805655334766086

• The “Cash Only, Please” Trend: This sound serves as a background track in various content genres such as recipes, sharing success stories, and tips and tricks content...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C31lpaKgjZC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Memes ??

• The “Elon Musk vs. OpenAI Lawsuit” Memes: We are back with another episode of the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI saga, but this time the drama is unfolding in court. Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, for straying from the company's original mission, which he had helped fund. OpenAI has brought receipts, and the internet is eagerly watching this unfold with popcorn and a plethora of amusing memes.

https://x.com/Kei0x/status/1763537545478959172?s=20

Read about Social Media News ??

TikTok ????

• TikTok Launches Data Portability API To Meet New EU Requirements.
• TikTok says its revamped creator fund has increased total creator revenue by over 250%.
• ?Lawmakers introduce bill that would punish app stores for hosting TikTok.
• TikTok users bombard Congress with phone calls to save their favorite app.

Instagram ??

• Instagram Launches New DM Updates, Including Message Editing and Pinned Chats.

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• X’s New Voice and Video Calling Feature Reveals Users’ IP Address.
• Twitter’s music label legal trouble might have legs.
• Elon Musk's X rolls out long-form article writing option for Premium+ users.
• Musk Says That X Will Soon Remove the Like, Re-Post and Reply Buttons In-Stream.

Google ??

• Google Announces New Core Algorithm Update for Search.

Facebook ??

• Facebook, Instagram and Threads were all down in massive Meta outage on Super Tuesday.

LinkedIn ????

• LinkedIn Outlines Renewed Focus on Industry-Specific Content and Knowledge Sharing.
• LinkedIn Adds New Context Within its ‘Who Viewed Your Profile’ Display.

Pinterest ??

• Pinterest Shares Insights into Key Wedding Trends in the App.

Threads ??

• Threads says it will make its API broadly available by June.
• Threads now lets all users save drafts and take photos within the app.

Hot SaaS Tools on the Market ????

• Nuelink: Plans, automates, schedules, cross-posts, and manages your social media platforms and content for you.
• Raygun: Provides real-time insights into software errors, crashes, and performance issues, helping teams proactively manage software quality.
• Vidyard: An online video platform that goes beyond basic video hosting, offering features like personalized video creation, analytics, and integration with other marketing tools.
• Revetize: A customer engagement platform that combines marketing automation, customer feedback, and online reviews to help businesses build stronger relationships with their customers.

Our Two Cents on Social Media Marketing ??♂?

• Take advantage of shoppable posts or tags on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Allow customers to make purchases directly from your social media posts.
• Capitalize on live shopping features offered by platforms. Host live sessions where you showcase and discuss your products, answer questions and provide exclusive deals to viewers.
• Give your audience a glimpse behind the scenes. Share stories about your brand, and the manufacturing process, or introduce your team. This helps humanize your brand and build a connection with customers.
• 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!