In this episode, we've got you covered on all things social media, including:

1️⃣ **Platform Updates**: Stay ahead of the curve with the freshest news from your favourite platforms. From the new YouTube women's mentorship programme to the new power of Instagram hashtags, we've got the scoop on what's changing and how it affects you.

2️⃣ **Latest Trends**: Uncover the hottest trends sweeping through social media. Whether it's the rise of country music and line dancing trend to TikToks at midnight on the beach, we analyse the trends shaping online culture this week and share insights you won't want to miss.

3️⃣  **Beloved Creators**: Discover the talented individuals captivating audiences across platforms. From rising stars to seasoned veterans, we shine a spotlight on the creators who are redefining digital content and inspiring millions.

Tune in now to get your fix of all things social media and stay informed on the ever-evolving digital landscape! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes filled with industry insights, creator spotlights, and trend analysis. 🚀 

If you are interested in any particular features discussed, the stories are linked below! 👇 Follow us on Instagram @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest. 🎙️ See you next week!

For more information...

Instagram Hashtag Feature

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-updates-hashtag-search-to-broaden-discovery/711072/

Instagram Reels Getting Longer

https://www.threads.net/@mattnavarra/post/C4rKuTvI6LA?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=299113217&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ih34aCpcDBGRpvF-Ewbwv4Nv_79lwHRMYTI5YdIi_63FlRNW90TjqNTSQpZJXJ-2uSHaP5-3WWd1WO8ki4sESH1GBnQ&utm_content=299114267&utm_source=hs_email

Instagram Updates Hashtag Search to Broaden Discovery

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-updates-hashtag-search-to-broaden-discovery/711072/

X Tests New Search Filters for X Hiring

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-formerly-twitter-tests-new-search-job-search-filters/711073/

Lead Finders On TikTok

https://apac-marketing.tiktok.com/leadfindersplaybook#Playbook1

More frames on Instagram carousels 

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-more-frames-within-carousel-posts/710376/

Influencer audio clips

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-new-influencer-audio-clips-commercial-sounds-library/710523/
Puzzle Games on LinkedIn

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-experiments-puzzle-games-in-stream/710522/

AI on Youtube

https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/

YouTube Women of Youtube Mentorship

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-announces-womenofyoutube-mentorship-program/710911/

@ashtonwood

@adisonjustis

In this episode, we've got you covered on all things social media, including:

1️⃣ **Platform Updates**: Stay ahead of the curve with the freshest news from your favourite platforms. From the death of BeReal to TikTok’s rumoured new app, we've got the scoop on what's changing and how it affects you.

2️⃣ **Beloved Creators**: Discover the talented individuals captivating audiences across platforms. From rising stars to seasoned veterans, we shine a spotlight on the creators who are redefining digital content and inspiring millions.

3️⃣ **Latest Trends**: Uncover the hottest trends sweeping through social media. Whether it's the rise of the Kate Middleton conspiracy or the I’m Just Ken movement, we analyse the trends shaping online culture and share insights you won't want to miss.

Tune in now to get your fix of all things social media and stay informed on the ever-evolving digital landscape! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes filled with industry insights, creator spotlights, and trend analysis. 🚀

If you are interested in any particular features discussed, the stories are linked below! 👇 Follow us on Instagram @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest. 🎙️ See you next week!

TikTok Analytics

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-insights-better-inform-content-strategies/710242/

The New TikTok App

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktoks-reportedly-testing-new-instagram-tiktok-photos-app/709938/

The End Of BeReal https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/bereal-is-struggling-to-add-users-running-out-of-funding/710400/

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-adds-social-media-posts-google-business-listings/709964/

EU’s New AI Laws

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/eu-implements-new-laws-ai-development/710258/

YouTube New TV App

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-launches-updated-tv-app/710256/

SnapChat Never Deleting Chats Feature

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-tests-new-option-which-enables-users-to-opt-out-of-auto-deleting-m/710381/

Follow our creators:

@nadine__fitness

🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of The Social Commuter Podcast! 🌟 Dive into the pulse of the social media industry with us as we unpack the latest updates, trends, and beloved creators shaping the digital landscape.

In this episode, we've got you covered on all things social media, including:

1️⃣ **Platform Updates**: Stay ahead of the curve with the freshest news from your favorite platforms. From TikTok's ambitious transformation into a YouTube rival to Instagram's latest feature releases, we've got the scoop on what's changing and how it affects you.

2️⃣ **Beloved Creators**: Discover the talented individuals captivating audiences across platforms. From rising stars to seasoned veterans, we shine a spotlight on the creators who are redefining digital content and inspiring millions.

3️⃣ **Latest Trends**: Uncover the hottest trends sweeping through social media. Whether it's the rise of escapism content or the evolution of influencer marketing strategies, we analyse the trends shaping online culture and share insights you won't want to miss.

Tune in now to get your fix of all things social media and stay informed on the ever-evolving digital landscape! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes filled with industry insights, creator spotlights, and trend analysis. 🚀 

If you are interested in any particular features discussed, the stories are linked below! 👇 Follow us on Instagram @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest. 🎙️ See you next week!

Platform updates:

TikTok Engagment

https://newsletter.heyorca.com/e3t/Ctc/OL+113/c3PCS04/VW_kvg6CCpqVV9kclH4wdstGW58c1_75bkrXtN6crjps3qgyTW7Y8-PT6lZ3mXW1wMYmL774LtsW43Zcnv1q0_WbW1ZDT9W1w_Y4QVW0MDP76fkssW6S2RLN2-9FtkW2SSVxC7Rd45kW6CqV4m8nyVCWMh4vp688SDXW913c5n24GkjQW9f-rp45kCqztW5LjSH267wgdQW3D2hjZ81dBNzW53RHPF11QYq_W8mmv273Rz-KxW8JK56r4qdlHyW6x_ZPw9cb24sW29VkVb68ys_WVMsxLS9cTRY3W8sc3Vn1bBNjfW20g4WR8YXPYjW28jql48Tk9gSW7YwNLc52Txb0W3CH4r28X34XNN48lCBk_R4YTW3rFjsx6nSfb2W8b302Y5DB6Rqf7GwnCs04

Meta crash

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-dm-updates-including-message-editing/709218/

Longer content Tiktok

https://newsletter.heyorca.com/e3t/Ctc/OL+113/c3PCS04/VW4FVd2MF2gzW4DNV7r1VNL1GW1xTZ7Q5bmBHkN3X6VJn3qgyTW95jsWP6lZ3nXVrcby_79G0LrW38s0fD8K15GYW7lH1bV1pb8j9W3QDGRP7YW-VNW4MRGxR737wMnW7Db3D-1L7jD2W5fFZqt7BrjHSW8J7WhJ6DcPRdN7_-S_wmTVD9W1dsb9K4ylYPyW41F5344Rmx_LW2GTHvW4WVdyHW3cqvCT5NSbY_W6pHyzb4np6YBW13ChfB2qYNcDW2mHp9x6jfNYRW4TzZlb8c9Z3lW1WQLgV6dHYbwW5lMYG65GfX_3W9hvW_z39z4BGW2hg24v7_D9SzW54bS0X3kbMJSW2TCTc57Jk_L6VfTJ3l4VvY-RVw6mMh6hQW6TW5-Z67b2_6RDBW6nx1942-Bv5WVtYXSH4ylWgSW6ssL1l15ln2HW6gkkt93HQwWSdZYP8804

Google’s looking to help marketers
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-launches-approach-marketing-mix-modeling/709694/#:~:text=Google's

Threads have made Drafts and In-Stream Camera Available to All users

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-drafts-in-stream-camera-available-to-all-users/709652/

Instagram Launches New DM Updates

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-dm-updates-including-message-editing/709218/

Insta Friend Map

https://newsletter.heyorca.com/e3t/Ctc/OL+113/c3PCS04/VWvC663S0RgXM3lT4w50sJMW2sbCLr5bf8z9N2K0T4g3hCZPW95jsWP6lZ3p9W32rQKG7HwYD8W12dCSR78q6-VW7cBlj02Qsm47W8nvT-h5K--vRW1TcDBV7z_s9tVvtrQC4-xgkFW3qNrH18K4cT7VvLhKn8ZHl7gW6xHt6c15s5MhW9bjYC52QNV-pW3cWdHv4hvr0WW1mLYpB75J4WMN7TdXVMVw1FJW6-dpFW7GsGyfW9cGgtz69kRLqW3lqJWh3cz1MXW6H6Nyy2ygsBLVG-gFd3j7FNvW5h-kwK1zclQSW3QLTx127Cnn9W3Ktpgk3d05qkW4hc-q62bQMjpW34JRwy1SmtN0VHFSPT78dQ6lW7Bjdbn4ltZrrW5TxM8J3g3mGVW6mxfB75jzb_-W9j1y_C2twvLgW1zcZQv1s7gx3W4_vPwz6Gt-bGf2sGZB204

IG:@isabellaa.edwardss

Welcome to your weekly social media marketing industry update, all you need to know in social media marketing for the week beginning the 4th of March. On this week's commute, what is the new TikTok trends digest, Instagram’s new live-stream options, Threads is letting you save posts and so much more! 

If you are interested in any particular features discussed, the stories are linked below! 👇 Follow us on Instagram @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest. 🎙️ See you next week!

TikTok trends digest-

https://www.tiktok.com/business/en-GB/blog/tiktok-trends-digest?utm_campaign=Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=296291458&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8hjU2Lbd_SP9VwEMBVBi_PdL1IhMMpBt5NxCyasHAg0atZeJgjdPl63Vvqn9gpe8rYb4ywZLE7i3lTGjfJmc1rxrnHww&utm_content=296293218&utm_source=hs_email

Threads is enabling content scheduling-

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-launches-live-test-of-its-api-enabling-content-scheduling-in-some/709123/

Threads expands saved posts to all users-

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-expands-saved-posts-users/708534/

Google and Meta clamping down on AI-

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-meta-explore-new-ways-moderate-ai-responses/708815/
LinkedIn adds more AI-powered options to its recruiter platform-

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-more-ai-powered-options-to-its-recruiter-platform/708672/

Instagram live-stream games-

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-tests-live-stream-games-enhance-engagement/708447/

Follow our creators:

@laurakersev - TikTok

@helenemoo - IG

Welcome to your weekly social media marketing industry update, all you need to know in social media marketing for the week beginning 26th February. On this week's commute the return of TikTok’s Short Film Competition, Instagram’s new AI story feature, Threads is bringing in a draft feature and Facebook is sharing content to Threads! 

If you are interested in any particular features discussed, the stories are linked below! 👇 Follow us on Instagram @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest. 🎙️ See you next week!

The Return of TikTok’s Short Film Competition

https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/the-tiktokshortfilm-competition-returns-for-a-third-year-now-open-to-us-creators?utm_campaign=Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=295257481&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9bmtkw6Ar6uHO6GGSFzvnL1WiWr_GHGDsSjE7qrNLbXHzZ8cymH8Rsa4f39PbUpBEjF6rm8WtwZBe_viGmJAHETHxkfQ&utm_content=295256491&utm_source=hs_email

Insta stories

https://www.threads.net/@lindseygamble_/post/C3gk4nNNLnw?utm_campaign=Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=295257481&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9-Xl8On3tl7PiBH_wnib_YOnWMg2mK_phCji4TCspY8_IbwhtV1CGJiaugjvK4Ox0kwSOrzQKe8fhp8NnBREAlynqhRg&utm_content=295256491&utm_source=hs_email

Helping eCommerce Advertisers Make the Most of their Snapchat Ads

https://forbusiness.snapchat.com/blog/snap-fospha-partnership

Meta Verified Comment

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-verified-comment-filtering-instagram/707563/

Threads Tests Post Drafts and Integrated Camera

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-tests-post-drafts-and-integrated-camera-in-stream/708318/

Welcome to your weekly social media marketing industry update- all you need to know in social media marketing for the week beginning 19th February. On this week's commute, Pinterest has released their trending colour pallet for 2024, Meta has stopped recommending political content, YouTube and Instagram are up-levelling their shorts and reels features and Instagram are limiting hashtags! 

Updates:

Pinterest pallet 

Gummy Pink, Desert Orange, Aqua Blue, Moss Green, Mocha Brown

https://business.pinterest.com/blog/introducing-the-pinterest-palette/?change_language=true

Pinterest finally rolled out its improved Business Manager

https://www.threads.net/@lindseygamble_/post/C3WUONRgzSJ

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-reels-carousel-post-test/707473/

YouTube adds new music remix options for shorts

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-adds-music-remix-options-shorts/707694/

Meta won’t recommend political content!

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/metas-looking-reduce-reach-of-political-content/707738/

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagrams-testing-new-limits-how-many-hashtags-you-can-add/707471/?_hsmi=294618247&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HbYKIzKcqsleTg0pnZ2epox6yXy9VqtzcQ3p4SmjBcDzlQLBAWNlcfkfFESueGl3XRtrpis5-gKtm6rYZJ3u_px1_U3Tt6WnXdKZd09eHAmGeEPg

Follow our creators on Instagram:

@akulshinasonya

@homemadesocial_

Welcome to your weekly social media marketing industry update- all you need to know in social media marketing for the week beginning 12th February. On this week's Galentines themed episode, we are discussing platform updates, the latest trends and creators that have jumped onto our radar this week, featuring some of your creators from last week’s episode. 

If you are interested in any particular features discussed, the stories are linked below! 👇

Follow us on Instagram @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest. 🎙️

See you next week!

Updates:

Facebook AI

https://www.threads.net/@jonahmanzano/post/C3AEigkrOrE?utm_campaign=Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=293197397&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--9DyEh5XzMpJouiR0q1D90-rviJgXplye_18MV6rxdu7mtQUKYE-nXEdeIPKqZntHhVtQlWVIRWQbuSDHMvfqdKhQZbA&utm_content=293197458&utm_source=hs_email

Metas new rules with AI

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-outlines-new-approaches-generative-ai-transparency/706724/

TikTok Search page
https://www.threads.net/@girlpowermarketing/post/C2_90VxNGag?utm_campaign=Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=293197397&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--xw4-rwda94GueFMon1Q6MMs-H9c3LDNt2HLyR3lbXlZpDxMWlCjTkU0-Sa154uOJpHB_8mXYngiffVBUzRpmvx2O2XA&utm_content=293197458&utm_source=hs_email

LinkedIn networking

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/linkedin-rolls-out-new-ai-features-to-make-networking-easier/507341/#:~:text=LinkedIn's

On today’s commute, we talk you through the new powerful content-boosting initiative from TikTok, the major feud between TikTok and Universal and the global rise of threads as a platform. Don’t miss out, today’s episode is fire.

Read more about the new platform updates:

TikTok vs Universal

https://futurism.com/huge-record-label-pulled-all-music-tiktok

Social Media CEOs Face Tough Questions

https://www.marketingdive.com/news/social-media-child-protection-us-senate/706265/#:~:text=In a tense session%2C senators,more to protect young users

Threads Rise to 130M Users

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-rises-30-million-users-seeing-steady-growth/706386/

Is TikTok trying to be YouTube?

https://www.threads.net/@mattnavarra/post/C2sY3E4IvpV?utm_campaign=Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=292050172&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--UJ1HA8H9Isyers6p-5q8-K3FPF4KPv4BwtbADkXEza37qlBMrOvnwpRJTTDMBDcfOP_ed5femksfrb4M_r6mY9qPvUA&utm_content=292051033&utm_source=hs_email

Follow the creators of the week:

TikTok- @itssavannahjordan

IG- @bbcvl

IG- @thatgirlsophy

TikTok- @cat.janice

Don't forget to follow us on Spotify! See you next week...

Welcome to your weekly social media marketing industry update- all you need to know in social media marketing for the week beginning 29th January 2024. We discuss this week's platform updates, the latest trends and creators that have jumped onto our radar this week. 

Follow us on Instagram @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest. 

See you next week!

TikTok Usage

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/new-report-shows-tiktok-usage-rising-among-teen-users/705687/

Meta Adds New Brand Protection Tools

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-adds-brand-protection-tools-including-improved-product-image-match/705517/

Nighttime Nudges for Teens Using Instagram

https://www.meltwater.com/en/blog/social-media-news

LinkedIn Rolls Out New Sponsored Posts

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7152562586465501184/

TikTok change background

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-live-test-flipside-alternative-engagement-space/705688/

Flipside - private profile on Instagram

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-testing-dedicated-video-tab-the-lower-function-bar/705689/

Follow our creators of the week: (Instagram)

@melo_creative

@gigimadanipour

Welcome to your weekly social media marketing industry update- all you need to know in social media marketing for the week beginning 22nd of January 2024. We discuss this weeks platform updates, the latest trends and creators that have jumped onto our radar this week.

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Linked In @socialcommuterpodcast for all the latest.