Twitter’s Rebrand to X: What Social Media Marketers Need to Know
Twitter’s Rebrand to X: What Social Media Marketers Need to Know Elon Musk has once again made headlines, this time by renaming the beloved Twitter to “X”. As emphasized by Twitter’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, this isn’t merely a new name, but a pivotal shift in digital strategy. X represents Musk’s ambition of a multi-faceted super app, poised to encompass everything from AI to payments. So, what does the Twitter...
Instagram to add location tags to Notes queries
Credit: Social Media Today Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has confirmed that the app is testing new location tags. The location tags will be added as a new element to your Notes queries. As explained by Mosseri via his Instagram Channel: “People are using notes to share thoughts, moods, and even places. We want to make it easier to connect over where you’re hanging out, get new inspiration for spots to visit, and more. I’m psyched for...
Jack Dorsey quits Instagram
Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey has deleted his Instagram account. Did this come as a surprise? Not really; Dorsey’s account on Instagram had remained dormant prior to this step. With this, the @jack handle becomes free and up for grabs for a lucky users. Oftentimes, a handle as popular as this costs thousands of dollars to acquire. “I don’t know why it took me so long,” he wrote. “I think I was one of the first 10...
Instagram is reportedly working to add some AI Bots to chats
According to Allesandro Paluzzi, Instagram is working to add some AI Bots to chats. The report states that Instagram is adding the new bots to chats for a more engaging experience. The agents [bots], according to Paluzzi, will answer questions and give advice, with users being able to choose from 30 different personalities. #Instagram is working on bringing AI Agents (Bots 🤖) to your chats for a more fun and engaging experience 👀ℹ️...
Instagram now allows you to add soundtracks to your photo carousels
Instagram wants you to get entertained with music as you scroll through photo carousels. A new update has just been added that allows you to add soundtracks to your photo carousels. Creators on WhatsApp are now able to add a song that will play over photo carousel posts. As described by Instagram in a post: “Whether you’re sharing a collection of summer memories with friends or moments from your camera roll, you can now add...
Instagram limits DM requests to just one text message
Instagram wants to make it even more difficult for spammers to succeed. The social media platform is making it more difficult for people you do not follow to spam you with unwanted DM requests. The new feature that is being introduced will limit DM requests to just texts. Going forward, people you do not follow will only have access to send one-message invites before they can start chatting with you. “We want people to feel confident...