What’s New in Social
You can now add up to 5 links in your bio on Instagram
You are finally able to add up to 5 links in your bio! To do so go to ‘Edit profile’ > ‘Links’ > ‘Add external link’.
These updates include a centralized area to see what’s trending, a redesigned editing experience, new insights and more.
How to use Instagram’s Creator Marketplace
If you’re an influencer marketing manager, you’ll want to take a look at how to utilize the new Creator Marketplace API that was just released.
Montana passes legislation to ban TikTok
TikTok is not quite banned yet in Montana because the bill hasn’t been approved, but it’s a significant taken towards TikTok.
Meta launches new webinar series for SMBs
This webinar series will be based on helping small businesses get better ad performance.
TikTok confirms that you can still upload 10 minute videos
You may have noticed the 10 minute recording option within TikTok has disappeared. This was a test that has ended, but TikTok says you are still able to upload 10 minute long videos to the app, but you cannot film them within the app.
YouTube adds Shorts Thumbnails to iOS
Now when uploading a Short from your iPhone, you will be able to select a certain frame to be the Thumbnail.
LinkedIn expands its Company Commitments display
The LinkedIn Commitment’s area of a Company page is there for brands to display their values. The platform is now expanding the Commitments to job postings.
Social Media Manager Mental Health Survey
Every year we conduct a mental health survey for Social Media Managers and go over the results during Mental Health Awareness month. We’d love to get your opinions and feedback around mental health within the industry!
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Trending Audio
To get direct links to these songs and ideas of how you can use them, check out our trending audio blog post.
Upcoming Workshops
April 27 – How to build a Thriving Community & Social Inbox Demo. Register here!
May 4 – Social Media Updates From April You Need to Know. Register here!
May 11 – Mental Health Within the Social Media Industry. Register here!
June 1 – Social Media Updates From May You Need To Know. Register here!
June 15 – A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Winning LinkedIn Newsletter. Register here!
Social Holidays for April & May
April 23 – World Book Day (US) / St. George’s Day
April 25 – Yom Ha’atzmaut
April 27 – National Take Your Child to Work Day (US)
April 30 – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day / Tax Day
May 1 – First Day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month / First Day of Mental Health Awareness Month (US) / Met Gala
May 2 – National Teacher Appreciation Day
May 4 – Star Wars Day / International Firefighters’ Day / National Day of Prayer
May 5 – Cinco De Mayo
May 6 – National Nurses Day
May 7 – World Laughter Day
May 8 – Victory in Europe Day / Lag B’omer Starts
May 9 – First day of Mental Health Awareness Week (US, UK)
May 10 – National Small Business Day
May 14 – Mother’s Day (US)
May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 18 – Ascension Day
May 19 – Bike to Work Day
May 20 – Armed Forces Day (US
May 21 – International Tea Day
May 22 – National Maritime Day / Victoria Day (Canada)
May 25 – National Missing Children’s Day / Shavuot
May 26 – Buddha Day
May 28 – International Hamburger Day
May 29 – Memorial Day (US) / Whit Monday
Sync all of the social media holidays for the year with your Google Calendar by clicking here.
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