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It’s Friday Arb members!In this week’s episode, @Jonathan Zuluaga and I share updates on TikTok publishing, the latest in Instagram engagement features, and so much more! The wait is over! Watch now: Want to learn more? Read about these stories below:Google Expands Access to Social Media Links in Google Business Listings Effortlessly share to TikTok with Direct Post: Seamless integrations with Adobe and a range of partners Meta employee accidentally shows how Trending Topics will work on Threads Instagram Experiments With New Stickers To Facilitate Holiday Season Engagement 

How are your 2024 planning discussions going? Have you begun these discussions with your team?If you’re waiting for a sign to get started, this is it! In the Index Toolkit, there’s an incredible, customizable companion deck to help make sense of the latest data and ensure you and your team are thinking about making the biggest impact from your social strategy next year.Get your copy of the Social Strategy Workshop Template and future-proof your strategy, meet your performance goals and get buy-in from stakeholders now!Get Your 2024 Toolkit Now!Share in the thread below how the 2024 planning discussions are going and what you've found valuable in the companion deck. 

Happy Friday, Arb members!It’s time to get the latest news in the world of social media. This week @LauraPorcincula and I covering new Linkedin changes, possible Meta subscriptions and much more! So what are you waiting for? Watch it all now: Want to learn more? Read about these stories below:Meta Plans to Charge $14 a Month for Ad-Free Instagram or Facebook  Linkedin Launches Improve ad performance and create campaigns faster with AI  LinkedIn adds accessibility features with the help of Microsoft’s Immersive Reader  YouTube Launches New Subscriber Analytics to Assist in Content Planning

Welcome to another thrilling episode of This Week in Social! Get ready for a deep dive into Facebook's groundbreaking transformation, upcoming X updates, and a whole lot more.We're here to keep you in the loop, saving you time and keeping you at the cutting edge of social media news!Read more news:Bluesky sees record signups day after Musk says X will go paid-only Microsoft, Snap Partner To Serve Snapchat My AI Sponsored Links You Can Now Have Multiple Personal Profiles on Facebook X Tests Bookmarks Button In-Stream To Encourage Use

 We’re in uncharted territory, and that’s a good thing. More and more social media teams are receiving the recognition they deserve. Audiences aren’t just passively consuming branded content, they’re looking for it. Trust us, you have leadership’s attention. Get the full story from the latest Sprout Social Index XIX: Breakthrough! Don’t miss out on the latest Index report, download now: DOWNLOAD the 2023 Sprout Social Index XIX: Breakthrough  

Happy Friday! Social media enthusiasts, we have tons of updates for you, including AI-powered content labels on TikTok, new ad tools and creative options on Pinterest, and changes to Meta's paid verification badge.Watch now and don’t miss the latest news in social: Want to read more? Meta is expanding its paid verification badge to business accounts TikTok: New labels for disclosing AI-generated content Pinterest Unveils New Ad Tools and Creative Options at Pinterest Presents Event 📆 Join our upcoming webinar where we’ll dive in and talk about the latest consumer expectations of social: 

Get ready for another edition of This Week in Social, your portal to the most recent insights in the realm of social media. Come along as we uncover the freshest buzz, including intriguing developments with TikTok shops, the latest trends in Influencer Marketing, and free LinkedIn AI courses!  Want to learn more? Read the stories below:TikTok Shops now live to all LinkedIn Finds Professionals Are Hesitant Yet Excited About the AI Era at Work How LinkedIn's Most Popular AI Courses Can Shape Your Organization's Upskilling Strategy New Report Finds That Investment in Influencer Marketing Is Rising Faster Than Traditional Ads The Sprout Social Index Edition XIX: Breakthrough Q: We want to know - what was the most interesting piece of data you found in the 2023 Index Report?Let us know below by Monday, September 18, at 12PM CT, to win a notebook and Arboretum sticker!**“Rules: Limit one swag bag per person/survey/household. To receive a swag bag, participants must complete a survey with va

Let’s step into This Week in Social, your gateway to the freshest insights in the realm of social media. Join us as we uncover the latest buzz, including intriguing developments like new updates from clubhouse, Pinterest’s updated algorithm and Youtube’s health focus!Want to learn more? Read the stories below:TikTok appears to be gearing up for a big push into messaging  Expanding equitable access to health information on YouTube Clubhouse Adds New Chats to Be ‘More Like a Messaging App’  Pinterest’s new computer vision-powered body type technology to make search more inclusive Q: What platform are you most focused on right now? Are you doubling down on TikTok, Threads, etc?Let us know below by Monday, September 11 at 12PM CT to win a notebook and Arboretum sticker!**“Rules: Limit one swag bag per person/survey/household. To receive a swag bag, participants must complete a survey with valid responses during the above-stated period. Participation is limited to the 50 United States and

Happy September community! Where has this year gone? We’re excited to be back with another episode of This Week In Social. Today, we’re discussing Linkedin newsletter, X political updates and much more! Get ahead of the news and watch now:Want to read more about these stories? Check them out:YouTube will waive a creator’s content violation warning — if they attend a class Instagram may be making Reels longer to compete with TikTok Grow Your Audience with the Power of LinkedIn Newsletters

Welcome to back to This Week in Social, your source for all the latest in the world of social media news! Let’s explore the latest updates, from changes to in-stream link previews on X, to an improved web app for Threads, there’s lots to hear about!  👓 Read more of these stories:Threads on the web is here New features and transparency measures to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act X is Changing How Link Previews are Presented In-Stream, Which Could Impact Your Posting Strategy Our principles for partnering with the music industry on AI technology 📆 Check out and RSVP for upcoming events: 

Welcome to This Week in Social, your source for the most up-to-date highlights from the world of social media news! Let’s explore the latest digital landscape updates, from TikTok's travel insights, TweetDeck to YouTube Music's Samples feature, there’s lots to hear about!👓 Read more of these stories:From TikTok to all over the world TweetDeck is no longer free YouTube Music Adds a TikTok-Like Videofeed to Attract Gen Z 📆 Check out and RSVP for upcoming events: 

Join us today in the Arboretum for an exclusive Unread Watch Party with special guests @olivia.jepson and @rachael.samuels appearing live to share behind-the-scenes secrets and answer your burning questions.In this episode, Olivia, Greg and Heliz dig into building social connections through personal connections with your audience. You don’t want to miss it, RSVP now:  What is UNREAD? A social-first show sharing thoughts and opinions about the past, present and future of social media from a team who thinks and talks about social media's influence every single day.Learn more about the show here.

Welcome to This Week in Social, your source for the most up-to-date highlights from the world of social media news! In this edition, we dive into WhatsApp's cutting-edge features, Instagram's latest safeguards, the intersection of TikTok and AI disclosure, and a range of other happenings! WhatsApp Launches Video Sharing for Calls  Instagram’s new feature protects users from unwanted images and videos in DMs TikTok is seemingly making it easier to disclose if your content was generated by AI New Profile tools to spotlight your Top Skills, Projects and Credentials Q: With TikTok making it easier to disclose AI content, is this something you’re already leveraging for content creation?

Let’s step into This Week in Social, your gateway to the freshest insights in the realm of social media. Join us as we uncover the latest buzz, including intriguing developments like TikTok's style with YouTube Shorts, exciting enhancements to Threads, the ever-evolving Meta AI Chatbots, and other captivating topics!Watch Now: Want to learn more? 6 ways to level up your Shorts with our newest creation tools  Pinterest CEO on user growth: ‘Gen Z is our fastest-growing cohort’ Threads Launches New Features, Including a Chronological Feed   With Ads On Hold for Threads, Branded Content Is A Viable Alternative  Meta Is Developing AI Chatbots with Over 30 Different Personalities Q: With new Thread features and changes quickly being implemented, is your brand utilizing the platform? If not, why not?Share your thoughts in the thread below by Thursday, August 10th. One lucky winner from the thread stands to win some exciting Arboretum swag! ✨

In the latest episode of Unread, @olivia.jepson, @gregrokisky and Heliz Mazouri discuss what we can all learn from the auto industry and the importance of having a deep understanding of your full customer journey. I especially enjoyed the conversation around understanding your audience and their lifestyle, then building your social strategy through telling engaging stories and fostering a social community. Watch the episode here, and let me know which part you enjoyed the most in the thread below.   

It’s Friday! Don’t miss out on this week's episode! It's the perfect way to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the social media world and updates from your favorite platforms: Want to read these stories?Twitter Rebrands to X  TikTok launches text posts amidst Twitter 'X' rebrand Alt text on Threads could be a thing real soon LinkedIn Reports ‘Record Engagement’ Once Again in Latest Performance UpdateJoin our upcoming events: 

Welcome back to This Week in Social, your ultimate destination for all things happening in the ever-evolving world of social media. Get ready for an exciting journey as we unveil the latest updates and trends in the social space.In this episode, we're diving into a world of new possibilities in the social sphere. From Meta's intriguing Llama 2 to Instagram's fresh template releases, and much more – there's plenty to discover. Watch now: Want to read more of these stories? Warner Music Group & TikTok Announce First-of-its-Kind Expanded Agreement Introducing New Ways to Find Inspiration and Easily Create Reels with Templates  Twitter Tests Reformed ‘Articles’ Section to Facilitate More Long Form Content  Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama With Meta introducing Llama 2, we’re curious… which is your current go-to AI tool? 🧵 your answers below! Join us today for our guided meditation:  

Another week of news and happenings! Watch now to learn more about Threads, Youtube captions, new Meta Quest partnerships and much more!  Want to learn about these stories?Instagram’s Threads surpasses 100 million users  TikTok Testing Watermark Removal  This Week at YouTube: Video Title Suggestions and Creator Demographics Survey in the UK Roblox Open Beta Coming to App Lab for Meta Quest 2 & ProSound off: If TikTok allows for downloads without a watermark, would your team leverage that content across other platforms? 

Happy Friday, Arboretum! Instagram introduces collaborative posts, enabling users to include multiple collaborators, while Twitter faces backlash over temporary tweet limits imposed by Elon Musk and much more!Don't forget to follow us for your weekly dose of social media updates.Watch Now:Read these stories:Meta launches Instagram Threads in a direct challenge to Twitter Reddit's API protest just got even more NSFW What does Twitter 'rate limit exceeded' mean for users? Multiple Instagram CollaboratorsWhat are your thoughts on Instagram's new messaging app, Threads? Do you think it will be a game-changer in fostering authentic and spontaneous conversations, or do you prefer other messaging platforms? 

Happy Friday, Arboretum community! Join @LauraPorcincula and I as we embark on a journey through the social media world! On this week’s episode we explore TikTok changes, Linkedin’s new algorithm and much more!Watch now: Read more about these stories:More Ways for Creators to Collaborate with Brands: TikTok Creative Challenge  LinkedIn Changed Its Algorithms — Here's How Your Posts Will Get More Attention Now TikTok is discontinuing its BeReal clone Sound off: Do you think the BeReal craze is over? We’d love to hear your thoughts!