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22 Jan 2026

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 🤓

TIKTOK ADDS MORE CONTROLS TO SMART+ CAMPAIGNS

New updates improve creative selection, expand draft and duplication options, and add previews for ad combinations within Smart+ campaigns.

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YOUTUBE UPDATES MOBILE VIDEO MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Refined creator tools and a simplified upload flow aim to reduce confusion, especially when publishing Shorts from mobile.

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META EXPLAINS IMPROVEMENTS TO REELS RECOMMENDATIONS

User surveys are helping Meta better understand engagement signals and refine how Reels content is recommended.

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TIKTOK LAUNCHES NEW ADS FOR STREAMING SERVICES

New ad formats give streaming providers more ways to reach TikTok’s highly engaged and younger-leaning audience.

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THREADS SURPASSES X ON MOBILE USAGE

Threads now attracts more daily mobile users than X, while web usage remains significantly lower by comparison.

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META EXPANDS AI TRANSLATIONS FOR REELS

Additional language support increases global accessibility, helping creators reach broader international audiences.

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