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Instagram Says it Will Recommend Longer Reels in Explore

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:LATEST social

Previously, Instagram had advised creators against posting longer Reels. Source

Trump Takes Aim at Social Media 'Censorship' With Executive Order

Post author:CNET
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST social software

The order alleges that the government infringed on US citizens' free speech "under the guise of combatting 'misinformation,' 'disinformation,' and 'malinformation.'" Source

Meta Enables Users to Add WhatsApp Profiles to Accounts Center

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:LATEST social

Now you can link your WhatsApp profile to your Facebook and IG presence. Source

If TikTok Gets Banned Again, Here Are 8 Alternatives

Post author:CNET
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST social software

TikTok has returned for US users after a brief shutdown. If it goes away for good, these rival apps can help you get your fix of short-form video. Source

TikTok Might Never Be Listed On Apple’s App Store Again, Unless It Cuts Ties With Parent Company ByteDance And Is Acquired By A U.S. Entity

Post author:Wccf Tech
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST social software

The ban on TikTok enforced by the government was superseded by an executive order signed by the new U.S. President Donald Trump that allows the short-video-uploading platform to be shielded by…

LinkedIn Provides Thought Leadership Tips [Infographic]

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:LATEST reviews social

Some pointers to help you crate more resonant LinkedIn content. Source

Bluesky Adds Dedicated Video Feed

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST social

Bluesky's also looking to move into line with the video shift. Source

Meta Looks to Lure TikTok Creators With New Bonus Program

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:LATEST social software

Meta's making a pitch to TikTok creators amid uncertainty around the app's future. Source

Instagram blocked searches for #democrats and other political hashtags

Post author:Engadget
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST social

Instagram blocked searches related to a number of political hashtags, including #democrats, #democrat, #jan6th, #republicans and a number of other terms Tuesday. Users who searched for these hashtags were instead…

Threads Adds Markup Option to Re-Shared Posts

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:LATEST social software

A simple way to enhance your re-sharing options in the app. Source

TikTok's For You page has amnesia after the app's resuscitation

Post author:Android Police
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:LATEST mobile social software

The TikTok saga goes on. Although the app is still available to use in the US — four days after the Supreme Court upheld the Biden administration's ban and two…

X Launches Dedicated Video Tab in the US

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 22, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST social

X's video tab is now live for US users. Source

Meta lures TikTok creators with $5K bonuses, content deals, free verification

Post author:Tech Crunch
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:deals LATEST social

Meta is luring TikTok creators over to its platforms with the promise of cash bonuses, content deals, and support to grow their communities. The company announced on Tuesday that eligible…

Meta is reportedly paying influencers big bucks to post on Reels before TikTok

Post author:Mashable
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:LATEST mobile social software

Meta is reportedly on its hands and knees, begging influencers to use Instagram instead of TikTok. According to a new report from The Information, Instagram is offering creators monthly bonuses ranging…

Elon Musk Seen Acting Strangely Before Nazi Salute

Post author:Futurism
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:LATEST social

Something bizarre was going on with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during Donald Trump's inaugural festivities — and we're not just talking about that apparent Sieg Heil that earned…

Here's how Instagram's upcoming video editor aims to surpass TikTok's

Post author:ZDNET
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:blog entertainment LATEST social

With TikTok's CapCut now unavailable, Instagram is poised to unveil Edits - 'a full suite of creative tools.' Here's everything it's designed to do. Source

How Instagram's upcoming video editor aims to surpass TikTok's CapCut

Post author:ZDNET
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:blog entertainment LATEST social

With TikTok's CapCut now unavailable, Instagram is poised to unveil Edits - 'a full suite of creative tools.' Here's everything it's designed to do. Source

Now is the moment to rethink how you create social content

Post author:Social Media Today
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST social

The social media landscape will keep shifting, but the teams that use moments like this to reassess their strategies and tools will emerge stronger. Source

The great T-Mobile app debacle of 2024/2025 shows how out of touch the 'Un-carrier' has become

Post author:Phone Arena
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:entertainment LATEST mobile social software

Despite being widely criticized on social media over the last year or so, T Life has completely replaced the old T-Mobile app, proving once again that the "Un-carrier" no longer…

Balatro Hits Big Sales Milestone After Being Showered With Awards

Post author:Game Spot
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:gaming LATEST social

Developer Localthunk has revealed that Balatro has recently passed the 5 million sales milestone across all platforms."The last few weeks have been pretty wild. To everyone who picked up Balatro…