✍️ Instagram’s New Wordmark is Here! 🎨
Instagram just dropped its first branding refresh in a decade, featuring a redesigned wordmark and new custom fonts. While the app icon stays the same, the new script at the top of your feed is meant to feel more modern and expressive. Some users are already calling it ‘Instagzam’ due to the quirky lettering, proving you really can’t please everyone on the internet.
Curious about the new look? Check out the redesign details here!
📈 LinkedIn Drops the Ultimate Ad Playbook 🎯
LinkedIn has released a new four-step guide to help marketers master their ad campaigns from targeting to measurement. It’s packed with best practices to ensure your B2B budget isn’t just disappearing into the void. If your lead gen has been feeling a bit sluggish lately, this might be the manual you’ve been waiting for.
Ready to boost your ROI? Dive into the LinkedIn playbook here!
🎥 X Adds Video Overlays for iOS Users 📱
In an effort to keep up with the TikToks of the world, X is finally letting iOS users add text and emojis directly onto their video clips. It’s a basic feature, sure, but a welcome one for social managers who want to keep their content native and engaging without jumping between apps. Now you can snarkily caption your videos right where you post them.
Want to see how it works? Read more about X’s video update!
🔍 Google Makes Search Profiles More Accessible 🌟
Google is lowering the bar for brands and creators to qualify for dedicated search profiles, requiring fewer followers than before. This means smaller brands can now claim more real estate on the search results page, boosting visibility significantly. It’s a rare win for the ‘little guys’ looking to dominate their niche without a million-dollar following.
Find out if you qualify for a Google search profile right here!
💰 YouTube Hikes Requirements for Creator Earnings 📺
YouTube is tightening the belt by doubling the watch hour requirements for creators to start monetizing their content. This move aims to ensure higher quality across the platform, but it’s a tough break for new creators trying to get a foot in the door. If you’re building a brand channel, it’s time to focus on long-form retention like never before.
Check out the new monetization rules and see if you’re affected!
🤖 Amazon Starts Training AI on Twitch Content 🎮
Amazon has announced it will use Twitch streamers’ content to train its AI models by default, though an opt-out is available. For marketers working with streamers, this adds a new layer to data privacy and content rights discussions. It’s another reminder that in the AI era, your content is the fuel—whether you like it or not.
Learn how to opt out or stay informed on Amazon’s AI training!
