November 14: The latest social media news
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👤 Meta (Facebook)
Meta is testing a new 'Share to Instagram (as DM)' button for Facebook and Instagram posts. (source)
New ad option ‘Flexible Media’ is rolling out on Meta. (source)
💖 Instagram
Instagram introduces a web dashboard for viewing insights and creating ads. (source)
Businesses can now boost their posts with GIFs and stickers. (source)
Message requests management improved, with Story replies getting their own DM section. (source)
Head of Instagram clarifies that branded content isn't downranked.(source)
🧵 Threads
Threads reaches 275 million monthly active users. (source)
Threads tests new UI for liked replies, showing profile pictures. (source)
Threads now allows saving up to 100 drafts within the app. (source)
🔗 LinkedIn
LinkedIn prioritizes video content, creators receiving 3x more views. (source)
LinkedIn releases a concise guide on video best practices. (source)
🎥 YouTube
Youtube allows Shorts creators to initiate brand partnerships. (source)
Redesigned playback speed feature rolls out on Android and iOS. (source)
Paid promotion label now available on mobile and desktop. (source)
October’s top 100 most-viewed U.S. YouTube channels list is out. (source)
💃🏻 TikTok
TikTok publishes a guide for Post-Holiday Christmas Marketing. (source)
🦜 X (Twitter)
Soon, users will be able to delete DMs on both ends. (source)
New zoom feature for videos coming to X on iOS. (source)
“View account that blocked you” feature now live on X for iOS. (source)
📌 Pinterest
Pinterest launches over 1,000 holiday Gift Guides, curated by influencers like Emma Chamberlain, Alicia Keys, and more. (source)
Pinterest stock drops after weak Q4 revenue guidance. (source)
🦋 Bluesky
Bluesky now supports threads. (source)
💬 WhatsApp
WhatsApp introduces a reminder notification feature for status updates. (source)
WhatsApp is testing a Quick Gallery shortcut for easier media sharing. (source)
🗓️ Upcoming social media holidays
15 November – America Recycles Day
16 November – International Day for Tolerance
17 November – International Students Day
19 November – International Men’s Day
19 November – National Entrepreneurs Day
21 November – World Hello Day
26 November – National Cake Day
28 November – Thanksgiving Day
💡 10 content ideas
Host a weekly mini “choose your adventure” in Stories, where followers pick options related to a topic or process.
Showcase your team members and their roles.
Take a funny or interesting piece of customer feedback and creatively respond to it in a post or Story.
Share little-known facts about your industry or brand.
Post “Myth vs. Fact” stories or carousels that address industry misconceptions.
Share product tips or hacks specific to each season, like “How to use [product] for winter productivity.”
Walk through a day at your company.
Give updates on any events or webinars you’re hosting.
Create a small challenge for followers to try each week
Answer a question from Quora related to your industry
Read our previous social media editions: October 31 and October 17.
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