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đ€© 50 Instagram post templates for boosting Likes... and 26 other stories
TWISM (This Week in Social Media) shares the biggest stories in Social Media Marketing every week.
This week in Social Media Marketing:
Top News of the Week
Tutorials of the Week
Listicles of the Week
Tools of the Week
Infographic of the Week
Meme of the Week
Video of the Week
Case Study of the Week
Quote of the Week
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Top News of the Week
Instagram downgrading video quality for low-view clips. Are your Reels looking blurrier lately? Might be because IG is degrading quality to save bandwidth.
Better get those views up! ~TWISM
Canva adds text-to-image generator (and raises fees). Canva's toolbox just got more powerful (and pricier) with the launch of AI image generator "Dream Labâ. Reviews are mixed, but users donât like the bump in fees.
X to post HUGE loss in 2024. Diving revenue and massive debt are weighing Elonâs platform down. Bankruptcy is a possibility.
LinkedIn launches free AI certification courses. The courses aim to sharpen your skills and keep you on the cutting edge as AI reshapes the workplace.
Instagram says you can now add your logo to Reels. Adding your logo wonât hurt your reach, says Meta. But adding logos of rival platforms (TikTok!) may prevent your vid from going viral via IG recommendations.
Meta signs its first big AI deal with Reuters news. Meta's chatbot is getting a news upgrade. The partnership with Reuters marks a first for Meta in linking AI with a reputable news source.
Color complexity can boost engagement on social posts. Research shows variations in image colors âsignificantly impactsâ social media engagement. High color complexity = more engagement.
Didnât we already know this? đ€· ~TWISM
No, your LinkedIn followers have not been purged. Apparently it was a temporary bug. LinkedIn says itâs fixed now and your digital Rolodex is back to normal.
Does screen time help or hinder creativity? Both, actually! Screens can distract, but they also encourage "constructive daydreaming."
Is that an oxymoron? đ ~TWISM
Tech groups sue Florida over social media restrictions for teens. The groups say the new law put onerous restrictions on teen social media use and stifles free speech.
The âpsychopaths of TikTokâ are crushing it. Creators on TikTok are turning the stigma of personality disorders into social media fame. Welcome to the complex interplay between mental health awareness and online influence!
Tutorials of the Week
How I made $4388 in 2 Months with FBâs Performance Bonus Program. Another week, another crazy story about Facebook paying people to post. đ€Ż
How to succeed on YouTube: step-by-step system for businesses. Sunny Lenarduzzi breaks down her proven system, including her "Hot Script Formula" for driving sales and attracting customers.
How to crush marketing campaigns on Reddit. Learn to engage authentically with the Reddit community and use its quirks to your advantage.
How to create Social Media Marketing packages for clients in 5 steps. Creating SMM packages is like crafting fast-food combo meals: you bundle essential services with optional add-ons.
Time to update your packages, folks!.. and raise your prices. đ€ ~TWISM
Listicles of the Week
50 Instagram Post Templates for every post type. These templates will help you create better content, write better captions and get more Likes!
14 marketing certifications that will increase your salary. These certs will keep you updated on current trends (like AI) and improve job security by showing your commitment to learning.
10 crazy AI prompts to get radically new results. Engaging AIâs in novel ways can enhance their creativity and produce better results.
My 7 favorite AI tools for graphic design. The writer evaluates the tools based on design capabilities, user-friendliness and ethical considerations in AI training.
Guess which tool got top honors? đ€ ~TWISM
Tools of the Week
MiniSocial. A platform that pairs your business with micro-influencers who produce user-generated content on demand.
Looks promising! ~TWISM
Omnivore. A read-it-later app for serious readers. Save web articles and read them later in a distraction-free reader.
GigaBrain. A search engine that scans billions of discussions on Reddit to find the most useful posts and comments (and content ideas).
Infographic of the Week
Who dropped the most? ~TWISM
Meme of the Week
The "Define Aura" meme is for showcasing badassery.
The meme is especially popular among Gen Zâers (surprise, surprise!) who want to demonstrate boldness and confidence.
Video of the Week
Natalia shares 8 killer ideas for when you want to stay off-camera in your IG and TikTok vids.
Case Study of the Week
Teletubbies embraced an âunhingedâ strategy of sharing old clips in order to reach nostalgic adults â and boost revenue!
Quote of the Week
âBe yourself. Everyone else is already taken.â
Thatâs all for this week. Thanks for reading. NowâŠ
Go BIG or go home!
~ Josh from âThis Week in Social Mediaâ
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