Facebook is requiring ID verification for some profiles. Novi is their new digital wallet for their blockchain currency, Libra. Instagram is rolling out badges on Instagram LIVE where fans can show their love. And ads are coming to IGTV. Twitter joins #KeepItOn campaign to stop Internet shutdowns. LinkedIn shares 3 tools to stay connected to your community. Breaking News - The White House is preparing to release an executive order that is directed to social media companies. We will be sure to update next week on this topic. The cart for The Chill Business Society will be open until May 31st. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

The New Facebook format is rolling out. See Facebook’s celebration for the Class of 2020. Giphy joins the Facebook Family. Read the first State of Small Business Report by Facebook. Facebook Shops are now live on the platform. Workplace gets some new features to help with WFH. Oculus for Business is now available. Use the Business Resource Hub on Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date with both platforms. Messenger upgrades coming soon. New features for in-stream ads. 15 new courses in Facebook Blueprint. Now create posts with the Creator Studio app. New guidelines on music in videos (uploaded or live). Support Small Business stickers available in Instagram Stories. Guides are now available for business accounts. Twitter adds controls to who can respond to tweets, as well as updates to their approach to misleading information. Pinterest releases shopping spotlights. LinkedIn releases new features for LinkedIn Pages. Now is the time to start transferring your Google Play Music to YouTube Music. Check out Episode 66 on The Chill Business Journey where I talk about giving ourselves some grace during these trying times. The cart for The Chill Business Society will be open until May 31st. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook adds features to the Community Help area. Instagram shares some tips on using IGTV to engage with your audience. Pinterest releases new features for Boards. They also share how businesses need to make sure their marketing voice matches where their audience is, and they created a Guide to help. Check out their 3 Quick Tips for running campaigns on their platform. Pinterest partners with Shopify. They also supply some advice for businesses in the travel industry. Snapchat partners with renowned artist, Damien Hirst, to create art on the platform. Check out the third installment of our Anything But Typical Chat Series where I have a conversation with our very own Briana. The cart for The Chill Business Society will be open until May 31st. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook will be celebrating the Class of 2020 on May 15th. Messenger Rooms are now here (think of them as a Zoom alternative). Group calls on WhatsApp can now have up to 8 people at one time on the call. Live With is coming back to live videos as well as donate buttons and streaming into an Event. Tap into live gaming with the Facebook Gaming App. Stars are expanding to more pages and countries. Portal can go live in more places and Facebook Dating now offers virtual dates. Instagram is now more interactive on desktop. Live videos can now be stored on IGTV for a longer shelf life. Check out their tips on using Stories. Make sure to take advantage of Instagram Shopping if this feature pertains to your business. Live Donations are available on Instagram too. Pinterest provides some resources for small businesses. Searches for the future (like travel and events) are picking up, so make sure you keep up. LinkedIn releases job interview Video Intros and AI-powered feedback. They are also offering Sales Navigator FREE for 60 days to non-profits. YouTube has new originals coming out the next few months. They are expanding fact check information panels to the US. They also share resources for celebrating Ramadan during these social distancing days. This week's Anything But Typcial chat on The Chill Business Journey is with the lovely Liz Jostes. Listen to what things are different for us and how we are coping. The cart for The Chill Business Society will be open until May 31st. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook releases an interactive COVID-19 symptom map as well as signing onto the Open COVID Patent Pledge. They increase transparency with location tags on Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts. Messenger Kids gets some new features. Instagram shares tips on how to utilize the platform to benefit your business during these abnormal times. They also started #MonthOfGood in celebration of Ramadan and to bring the world together. Twitter stands with the Earth Day Network for #EarthDay 50. Pinterest expands tools and features for creators on their platform like the Pinterest Creators brand. LinkedIn shares some insights into advertising in today's market. This week on The Chill Business Journey we started our series on Anything But Typical chats. We were grateful to have Daphné Leblanc as our first guest. The cart for The Chill Business Society will be open until May 31st. And we have a special bonus if you sign up in April where you get access to our Irresistible Social Profiles course. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook continues providing tools and support concerning the Coronavirus on their platform. Get inspiration for an online presence for your business. Instagram releases new stickers for gift cards, online food ordering and fundraising. Pinterest Shop releases a sustainable product collection from small businesses. They also shared their Pinterest Partners list. LinkedIn's roundup of 4 resources for navigating business during COVID-19. This week on The Chill Business Journey we talk about Powering your business with Rocket Fuel. The cart for The Chill Business Society will be open until May 31st. And we have a special bonus if you sign up in April where you get access to our Irresistible Social Profiles course. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook announces new features in their Data for Good program. Get the latest COVID-19 Facebook updates. They also share how to take your in-person business online using Facebook & Instagram with some easy to follow tips. Instagram shares step by step instructions and tips on going Live on the platform. Twitter releases their 6-part resource for the coronavirus pandemic. Pinterest announces new shopping features for home decor pins. They also share 5 Tips on how you should look at your messaging right now. LinkedIn has a Coronavirus resource section. Check out their recommended reading list for marketers. YouTube shares ways people can stay connected during upcoming religious holidays. Snapchat releases new COVID-19 lenses supporting donation efforts, as well as allowing media publishers being able to accept donations. This week on The Chill Business Journey, I continue my conversation about the OAK Journal with my accountability partner, Skip. And if you use the discount code "CHILL" at checkout, you will get 20% off your own journal!! The cart for The Chill Business Society will be open until May 31st. And we have a special bonus if you sign up in April where you get access to our Irresistible Social Profiles course. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook launched Community Help where users can seek or give support to those in their community. They also released a desktop Messenger app for Mac OS and Windows. New testing tools in Ads Manager this week too. Creators see new features like a Videos Tab, Playlists and Series. In missed IG news last week, Instagram has new stickers like "stay at home" and "wash your hands". You can also view IG posts with your friends over group chats. Pinterest shares the trends on what their users need right now. This week on The Chill Business Journal, we share our experiences with the OAK Journal. And if you use the discount code "CHILL" at checkout, you will get 20% off!! Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook updates their Coronavirus efforts. They also share some usage spike stats they are experiencing. Twitter donates $1M to support and protect journalists during COVID-19. Pinterest offers several updates that will enhance online merchants' account capabilities on their platform. They also roll out the Today tab. LinkedIn shares a list of in-demand jobs and those companies that are hiring right now in the US. They also share some best practices to help your business during these trying times. YouTube launches Learn@Home to help everyone learn while staying home. SnapChat releases a new worldwide Filter based on WHO recommendations. They also pushed up release date for Here For You feature. On The Chill Business Journey we share some online resources for adults during the COVID-19 Staycation. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.

Facebook shares what they are doing to keep real news circulating about COVID-19. They also have reduced staff working on ads, so there could be delays in that department. Twitter shares what they are doing for their part with COVID-19. LinkedIn has resources during the COVID-19 crisis. Conversation Ads will be releasing globally in the coming weeks. Grab your FREE Isolation Sanity Guide on the latest episode of The Chill Business Journey. Catch all the links to these topics on our website: www.chilldigitalmarketing.com/weekinreview.