Social Media updates August
14 July

This Month in Social Media - August Update

We kept track of the most important changes across 4 major social media platforms, so you don’t have to scroll for hours to stay ahead.

Social media moves fast, and so do the algorithms, features, and trends that shape your brand’s visibility.  Here's the social media updates for August. Bookmark it. Check back often. We’ll keep it fresh. 

LINKEDIN

Creating a LinkedIn newsletter is now open to everyone. Previously, you needed a minimum of 150 followers to unlock the feature.

FACEBOOK

Meta has updated and simplified the web version of the Facebook professional dashboard. It now includes a new home screen and simplified navigation.

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INSTAGRAM

  • Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, has confirmed that using Meta’s new Edits app can currently give a small boost to reach. This isn’t permanent, but since Meta is trying to push Edits ahead of CapCut on TikTok or other third-party edit apps, content created with Edits is being shown to more people. That said, every piece of content is still reviewed, so it’s not a shortcut for reach.
  • Instagram has also rolled out a new Reposts feature. You can now repost a post or reel, add your own thoughts, and share it with your audience. Reposts appear both in your followers’ feeds and in a separate tab on your profile.
  • Another update brings back a classic feature: you can now see your followers’ activity - likes and reposts - directly in your feed. For brands, this could be a powerful way to drive engagement and strengthen follower connections.
  • On the Edits app, you can now send drafts to collaborators. This makes brand collaborations and partnerships smoother, allowing for easier review and feedback.
  • Instagram has introduced a limit for live streams only accounts with 1,000+ followers can go live.

YOUTUBE

No major YouTube updates this month which might be the perfect time to focus on consistency and content quality there.

That's all for this month. Want to stay ahead of the social media updates? Keep an eye on our socials for the next update - or better still, click here or below to subscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat.
 

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