02/10/2022
*Copied from Marie Smith’s Social Scoop group*
Here’s What Happened In September 2022 (Marketer’s Edition)
* TikTok’s new feature called “Tiktok Now” is a copycat of BeReal.
* TikTok expands Multi-participant Live Streams to more users.
* Tiktok is releasing its comment dislike button to all users.
* Tiktok increases length of video descriptions (captions). �
* You can now post your NFTs to Instagram and Facebook Both .
* Instagram is working on a new plan an events feature.
* Instagram begins testing reposts, resharing posts to your feed.
* Instagram tests “Add Topics” feature for reels, another copy of Pinterest’s Idea Pins.
* Instagram is cutting back on its Shopping features.
* Instagram is working on a new Monetisation Feature called “Gifts” for Creators.
* Instagram Stories under 60 seconds are no longer broken up into clips.
* Instagram is developing a nudity filter for direct messages.
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* Google tests Quick Read and 5-min read label in Search Results.
* Google Provides examples of How to Improve Your Meta Descriptions.
* Google launches new Ads setups & Ad group column options.
* Google Will reject Ads if Advertisers have a bad landing page, A new policy launching this month.
* Smart shopping Campaigns in merchant Center will automatically upgrade to Performance Max.
* Google launches new HTTPS report in Google Search Console.
* Google Adds new tools to help you create engaging Ads.
* Google expands eligibility for Product Rich Results.
* Google Announces September 2022 Core Algorithm Update .
* Google launches Fifth Product Reviews Update to Search.
* Google Ads Self upgrade Tool now rolling out for local campaign to Performance Max.
* Google Announces New Ad Assets for Advertisers for better workflow.
* LinkedIn Is partnering with Meta,IBM and Oracle to launch more Professional Certifications for Learning.
* LinkedIn is working on a native post-scheduling option.
* LinkedIn adds new tools to alert members about job opportunities.
* LinkedIn launches “Focused Inbox” to help you manage your messages better.
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* Meta is planning to launch paid features for Facebook and Instagram.
* Messenger Adds “Group Invite Links” to Stream Group Chat.
* Meta is adding few changes to link tracking system on IG & FB.
* Meta Connect Event Scheduled for 11th October.
* WhatsApp privacy change being rolled out to users by Meta.
* Meta is testing new type of end-to-end encryption for Messenger and IG Chats.
* Meta is testing Community chats like Reddit For Facebook Groups in Messenger.
* Meta launches new features to help Facebook Creators get discovered.
* WhatsApp launched a new integration with Salesforce for Businesses.
* Facebook launched a new type of collaborative Ads.
* Meta Debuts a Reels API for sharing from third party apps.
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* Twitter Circle is now available to Everyone.
* Twitter Adds WhatsApp and LinkedIn sharing options to facilitate broader tweet engagement.
* Twitter’s new podcast feature available for Twitter Blue iOS Users now.
* Twitter expands research group to study content moderation.
* Twitter is rolling out “Add Alt Text to your Images” Alert Globally.
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* YouTube is testing a new way to allow creators to buy Ads.
* YouTube launches an ad-free video player for education.
* YouTube Music allows now you to share your songs to Instagram Stories.
* YouTube starts testing new search insights features.
* YouTube launches new vertical Creative aspects for YouTube Ads.
* YouTube is testing a YouTube Channel Personalization Feature to help creators maximise viewership.
* YouTube Adds Shorts to Partner Program sharing 45% revenue with creators.
* YouTube launches Beta Test of Super Thanks in Shorts.
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* Snapchat’s BeReal Clone Feature is now available. Another copycat!
* Snapchat launches new features for fall season with new iOS 16 compatibility!
* Snapchat for web is available for all users worldwide.
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* Reddit acquires audience research platform “Spiketrap” to evolve their Ad Targeting Tools.
* Reddit brings new UI/UX changes to the feed switching process.
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* Wordpress Releases 6.02 Security Vulnerability Update.
* Microsoft Ads extends RSA migration to Feb.2023.
* New Microsoft feature allows you to run Ads on Google, FB and IG.
* Yahoo acquires source credibility algorithms.
* Microsoft Launched 5 new Ad products and updates.
* New Apple Ads Spots Open for Advertisers In Quarter 4.
* Adobe to acquire Figma Web-design platform for $20 Billion.
* Canva launches new Visual Worksuite which might help businesses a lot.
* Discord adds Reddit like Forum Channel for chatting about specific topics.
* Pinterest launches a new promotional campaign “Don’t don’t yourself”.
* Microsoft introduces Multimedia Ads.
* Wix integrates with Semrush to provide Users with Keyword Data.
* Walmart is now selling Ads on Tiktok, Roku and Snap.
* Twitch to bring Premium Subscription Revenue share with more in line with the standard.
