Netizency's Social Recap: November 2021 Updates
Insights Industry
Back

Netizency's Social Recap: November 2021 Updates

By Guest AuthorSun, Dec 12 2021
Contact

Social media platforms move as fast as their users. Every month, Netizency's Digital Analyst Bouthaina El Kheshn shares with Communicate all the relevant updates for your business so you don’t have to look for them yourself.

Netizency's Social Recap: November 2021 Updates

Facebook

  • Is testing a new commenting feature called 'Spotlight conversations,' which will allow more focused discussions
  • New groups features from Facebook; custom colors, default emojis, community awards, and more
  • Increases users’ control over their feed, enabling better control and easier access to content preferences.

TikTok

  • Is testing a ‘tips’ feature where users will be able to send money to their favorite creators
  • Introduces a ‘Creative Exchange’ platform, making it much easier for brands and creators to find one another
  • Introduces a new text-to-speech voice options

Instagram

  • Stories’ links are now available to all Instagram users and no longer restricted to popular or verified accounts
  • Tests ‘Take a Break’ feature, allowing users to set reminders to take a break from the app
  • Enables the removal of individual posts from carousels
  • Introduces a new text-to-speech voice options
  • Instagram post preview cards are now available on Twitter, as Instagram links on Twitter will now show up as previews of the posts

Twitter

  • NFT display options coming to Twitter soon, where users will be able to showcase their NFTs through Twitter images
  • Allows non-users to tune in to Twitter spaces; Twitter accounts are no longer needed to enjoy the Spaces broadcasts
  • Introduces profile search, where users can now easily search tweets from a specific profile
  • NFT profile pictures in Twitter will have a different hexagonal display shape
  • Improves its tweet analytics card by adding better performance insights and engagement data

Snapchat

  • Introduces ‘Food Scan,’ a new scanning feature where users can scan their ingredients and explore recipes.
  • Introduces a new certification course on ad optimization
  • Introduces multiple format ad options, where all creative elements will be bundled up in a single objective

Google

  • Is adding new tools to Google Ads insights, where users will get deeper insights and new trend predictive tools
  • Announces new business features for improved holiday shopping

YouTube

  • Tests having Shorts as the mobile app homepage
  • Removes video dislikes count to avoid misuse of the option
RELATED TOPICS
Facebook Global Google Instagram Netizency Social Media Tiktok Twitter Youtube
MORE IN Industry
MCDONALD’S UAE LAUNCHES THE MCCRISPY Industry
December 26, 2024 MCDONALD’S UAE LAUNCHES THE MCCRISPY
McDonald’s UAE introduces its latest menu item; the McCrispy - a chicken burger that delivers a flavorful crunch.
TREND-JACKING: HOW TO RIDE THE WAVE WITHOUT TOPPLING OVER Industry
December 26, 2024 TREND-JACKING: HOW TO RIDE THE WAVE WITHOUT TOPPLING OVER
Mike Khouri, CEO of Tactical explains the Trend-Jacking concept and how bands can use it in a timely and purposeful manner.
ANKITHA RAJENDARAN ON RESTAURANT MARKETING AND EMBRACING EXPERIENCES AND PEOPLE Industry
December 23, 2024 ANKITHA RAJENDARAN ON RESTAURANT MARKETING AND EMBRACING EXPERIENCES AND PEOPLE
The world of restaurant marketing is undergoing a seismic shift. As the competition for diner attention heats up, traditional approaches are no longer enough.
SONY ABDELMOHSEN OF AWKWARD ADS ON THE AGENCY AND THE STATE OF THE MARKET Industry
December 22, 2024 SONY ABDELMOHSEN OF AWKWARD ADS ON THE AGENCY AND THE STATE OF THE MARKET
Awkward Ads is a young, agile, and creative agency specializing in culturally authentic storytelling across the MENA region. Sony AbdelMohsen is a partner and the Regional General Manager at Innovation Crew MENA, as well as a founding partner of the agency.