The Week in Social
Welcome to ‘The Week in Social’ our team sharing the top stories for you every week o the latest trends, updates and insights in the social-first world! Stories shared by the 1000heads team.
WEEKLY READING LIST 🤓
X REBRANDS VERIFIED ORGANIZATIONS INTO TWO TIERS
The platform now offers Premium Business with a gold checkmark for brands and Premium Organizations with a grey checkmark for governments and institutions.
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INSTAGRAM UPDATES EDITS WITH NEW FONTS AND SOUNDS
The latest Edits update adds new fonts, Halloween-themed sound effects, and enhanced tools for creators to showcase Reels performance.
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INSTAGRAM TESTS REELS ALGORITHM CONTROLS
A new feature lets users view and adjust the topics shaping their Reels feed, offering more control over personalized recommendations.
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GOOGLE ADDS FOOTWEAR TO VIRTUAL TRY ON
Shoppers can now preview shoes virtually, with expanded access to other try on tools across additional regions.
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FACEBOOK UPDATES REELS WITH FRIEND LIKES AND TOPIC RECOMMENDATIONS
New indicators show when friends like a Reel, while improved algorithms highlight fresh and relevant videos more quickly.
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INSTAGRAM INTRODUCES UPDATED ‘ADD YOURS’ STICKER
The refreshed sticker encourages users to join trending Story chains by adding their own creative responses and remixes.
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