Hello, geeks!
What a week!
Facebook is basically TikTok now, Instagram is becoming Facebook.
And with all the changes being made, social media managers wish they could bin them both off right now.
We’ll dig into this in a moment.
But first. Some random AF must-click… things?!:
Also.
Right… Let’s get on with things. We’ve got a LOT to discuss!
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🔥 GEEKOUT HOT 5
- Facebook has gone FULL-TikTok with new ‘Home’ feed [FB FYP FTW]
- Instagram confirm ALL videos uploaded will become Reels [FOR REAL]
- Judge grants Twitter expedited Elon Musk takeover farce trial [SUCK IT ELON]
- Facebook pivoting away from newsletters and news tab [PIVOT!! AGAIN]
- TikTok in defence mode as problems start stacking up [CRISIS MODE]
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Switch your brain into download mode. Here’s your (speedy) rundown of everything else that’s new and noteworthy this week:
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✨ HIDDEN GEM | SECRET INSTAGRAM FONT
Instagram has a secret Papyrus font to add some boomer meme vibes to your Stories. [
SHOW ME HOW]
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WORTH A LOOK 👀
💻 TECH POWER: SMMs share how tech helps them succeed.
[READ MORE]
✨ EMOJIS: How to Unlock TikTok’s Hidden Emojis
[REVEAL] 📊
PRO-TIPS: How to Measure Instagram Reels Performance
[SHOW ME]
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FREE GUIDE: Can I Use This Photo? Copyright for Social Media Managers
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Alrighty then…. It’s time to dig a little deeper. Analysis of the news making the most headlines this week, coming up next. 👇
— Matt
P.S. Geekout will be taking a break for a couple of weeks while I take a well-earned rest. The next edition of Geekout will land on Friday 12th August.