By

Alex Robinson

Published on

10/07/2024

Tags

Social Media, Social Media Marketing

What’s been cracking in social and content this week? We’re celebrating a first birthday, ads could arrive on Threads, meet the new Myspace, and there are even MORE exciting AI updates. 

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🎉 Happy first birthday, Threads

It’s been 365 days with 175 million users on Meta’s X alternative. How’s it going? Read more.

💰 And to celebrate, they may introduce ads

As advertisers jump ship from X, Threads sees a huge opportunity and wants to welcome them with open arms. Read more.

🌀 noplace like Myspace

Meet noplace, a social media platform from the time when social media platforms were text-based and throwing a sheep at someone was acceptable. Read more.

🐶 Snap up your house and pet…

Snap has announced a number of new features for Snapchat+ users, including the ability to add a personalised house on Snap Map, include your pet in chats, and offer new expiration options. Read more.

🤖 More AI introduced to Meta platforms

WhatsApp may let you create AI stickers of yourself to help you overcome the dilemma of picking a new profile picture. Read more.

🧞 I dream of Genie

Well, you’re in luck. TikTok could launch its own AI chatbot called Genie. Read more.

💡 TEAM LEWIS Likes

What’s been making us laugh, smile and think this week…make up brand AU
💄 Our Makeup 

In the lead-up to NAIDOC Week, YouTube Australia has launched a new three-part content series featuring First Nations women hosted by Kyle-Taylor. Read more.

image of malort and USA

🍸 I Malorted 

Malort, the bitter liquor that’s become a Chicago dive-bar phenomenon because of its bad taste is embracing its hard-to-love reputation with a great social campaign. Read more.

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