the summary 6/14

the news

• Instagram tests sharing Reels with friends before you hit publish!

• X plans to offer their new analytics features to premium users only.

• WhatsApp has reached 500M users!

• You can’t opt out of Meta using your content for AI training.

• Instagram is working on ability to cross-post stories to WhatsApp.

• Threads is testing a new means to boost hashtag use.

• YouTube is expanding its test of AI generated comment summaries to Shorts clips.

• A/B testing for thumbnails rolls out on YouTube.

• French video game company Voodoo buys BeReal for $500M.

• Instagram is now testing overlaid ads on user stories.

• Threads tests image preview for Instagram posts.

• Instagram looks to allow creators to build AI versions of themselves.

• Are Snapchatters film buffs? The app shares insight into its value in film promotions.

• Instagram clarifies advice on single word CTAs and longer Reels.

• You can now search ‘Verified Accounts Only’ on X.

• Instagram experiments with audience feedback on Reels clips.

the tools

• I don’t know how my business would have survived in it’s early stage without Canva. Canva is a graphic design software that I use to create social media posts, videos, presentations, even design and print business cards! Even better – it’s free to use and super user friendly.

the how to

• Not all of us have access to Cinematic mode with the newer iPhone models. So if you’re like me and still have an older iPhone (yikes), use this trick to give yourself a natural filter when filming!

the interesting

Have a fantastic weekend!