1. Instagram DMs Get Voice Clip Transcription & More
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says users share more photos and videos in DMs than anywhere else on the app. He even calls it a “paradigm shift” in how people use the platform. So, it’s no surprise they’re rolling out some handy new features to keep up with how we connect.
First up, a big win for convenience: voice messages in DMs now come with text transcriptions. This means you can quickly read what someone said, even if you’re in a noisy place or can’t listen to the audio—no more awkward moments trying to listen to a voice note on the go!
They’ve also added a quick follow option within group chats. This makes it super easy to follow everyone in a conversation without having to jump to each individual profile.
Source: HERE
2. Mastering LinkedIn Video: New Specs & Tips
Get ready to level up your LinkedIn content! Video watch time increased by 36% in 2024, and video posts drive 1.4x more engagement than other formats. Plus, short-form video creation is exploding. With LinkedIn’s immersive video feed making it easier than ever to grab attention, now’s the perfect time to explore video for your messaging; so how is Linkedin suggesting the best specs to share your video:
- Maximum file size: 5 GB
- Minimum file size: 75 KB
- Maximum video duration: 15 minutes
- Minimum video duration: 3 seconds when uploading from desktop and 2 seconds when uploading from the LinkedIn mobile app.
- Resolution range: 256×144 to 4096×2304
- Aspect ratio: 1:2.4 – 2.4:1
- Frame rates: 10fps – 60 fps
- Bit rates: 192 Kbps – 30 Mbps
Source: HERE
3. Instagram Have Shared 8 Different Ways You Can Make Your Stories More Fun And Engaging!
- Reminisce on a Weekend Adventure – for businesses, we suggest sharing when you visit clients, go networking, etc!
- Share Your POV -share polls, make statements, ask questions and give your opinion, so people can engage with you more.
- All About the Music – always add trending music!
- Be Part of a Trend – see what other brands and creators share and join in on the trends.
- Make It Yours with the Draw Tool – make your stories fun and use the drawing tools available.
- Text Tool Hacks – make your stories more than just a picture, one hack given by Instagram is – unlocking special heart symbols using the text tool.
- Type ‘< 3’ after selecting a specific font and it’ll transform plain text into styled hearts that match the font style.
- Colour Picker Hack – To use the colour picker, take a photo or upload an image to your story. In editing mode, tap the text tool. Look for and tap the droplet icon to activate the picker. Then, just drag your finger across your photo to sample any exact hue you desire
- Cutouts – Use the cutout tool to make things stand out more in your stories.
Source: HERE
4. Facebook’s Latest Fight Against Spam
Facebook is listening to the people and is now doing more to remove spam content from people’s feeds; they are doing this in several different ways:
- Introducing a friends-only feed, which we mentioned in last month’s updates.
- Lowering the reach of accounts that have been found sharing spam content – this will be done by judging if the content and caption shared are based on the same topic.
- Invest more resources into removing coordinated fake engagements or those found impersonating other people/accounts.
- They will continue to put more effort into protecting and elevating creators who share their original content.
Source: HERE
5. TikTok Shop Gets Smart: Meet Your New AI Assistant!
Get ahead on TikTok with their new AI tool! It provides actionable insights on listing strategies, helps you maximise visibility, and offers personalised marketing recommendations backed by real-time performance data.
TikTok has said:
“Seller Assistant isn’t just a chatbot, it’s a leap forward in how TikTok Shop is supporting its seller community. Designed as an intelligent, self-solving tool, it provides real-time guidance, tailored”
Source: HERE
