September’s Latest and Greatest Social Media Updates
The Social Media Updates Food and Drink Brands Need to Know Right Now...
🎄 TikTok Publishes its 2023 Christmas Marketing Guide
TikTok just launched its 2023 Holiday Marketing Guide, packed with insights to supercharge your Christmas campaigns. The 17-page guide takes a deep dive into timelines, planning tips, and key dates, along with ad optimization strategies, eCommerce solutions, and creative suggestions. Download here and Jingle All the Way to TikTok Success!
📹 YouTube Shares Advice for Short's Creators
Have you heard: YouTube Shorts has exploded as the platform's fastest-growing content, with a staggering 50 billion daily views in the app? For brands looking to dive into the YouTube Shorts scene and make their mark - now is the time. No idea where to start? No problem... YouTube just has shared an insight-filled interview with Shorts Product Lead, Todd Sherman. He spills the beans on how to create great Shorts content, hashtags, posting frequency, the Shorts algorithm, and exciting upcoming features: Watch here.
🪡 Meta Announces Initial Launch of Threads Wep App
Meta has recently unveiled that Threads is now available. However, the latest offering which allows seamless engagement with Threads posts from your desktop PC, is somewhat limited, lacking search and post-scheduling features in its early phase.
The demand for the Threads Web App has been undeniable since the platform's inception in July. As we closely monitor its success, the burning question remains: Can this update reignite the engagement that Threads initially stirred up? Stay tuned as we learn more...
🎙 Instagram tests audio clips in Notes feature
Instagram has lifted the lid on its latest update – audio clips in Notes. Think of it as a fresh way to engage, especially with the group prompt option that lands a Stories-like bubble at the top of your IG inbox for all your contacts to see.
If you're not using the Notes feature much yet - this isn't a feature to ignore. While Instagram Stories boost engagement, Notes brings a personal touch to direct conversations with your audience.
📸 WhatsApp rolls out HD image feature
Fed up with WhatsApp reducing the quality of your images? Us too! WhatsApp is a go-to for team and client communication for many, and here's some good news – a much-needed update will ensure that users have the option to send images on the app in an HD format. This handy update is being rolled out to significantly improve the WhatsApp user experience, with Meta also noting that it’s also working on HD video support, which could be an even more significant addition.
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