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🎬 Instagram’s New ‘Edits’ App Launches This Week
Instagram’s brand-new video editing app, Edits, should be available on March 13, making it easier for creators to fine-tune their Reels with AI-powered tools and collaboration features. Think CapCut, but straight from Meta.
The app will include cutout tools, animated still images, and AI-driven background edits, all designed to speed up and enhance the creation of short-form videos. A “Made with Edits” tag will also appear on Instagram videos, helping push content further in the algorithm.
Not all features will be available at launch, but early adopters will get first access to Meta’s latest AI-driven updates. If video is part of your social strategy, this app could give you the edge. 👉 Read More
📊 80+ Must-Know Social Media Statistics for 2025
Mark Twain famously said, “There are lies, damned lies and statistics”. Well Mr Twain would be proud of Sprout Social this week as they’ve published 80 must-know social media stats from this year:
- 5.42 billion people are on social media
- The average person is on 6.83 different platforms a month
- 48% of consumers interact with brands more than they did six months ago
- 90% of people use social media to keep up with trends
Social media ad spend is projected to hit $276.7 billion this year, and 78% of people say short-form videos are the best way to learn about new products. But with users juggling nearly seven platforms a month, brands can’t afford a single-channel approach. A strong multi-platform presence is key to staying relevant in 2025. 👉 Read More
🚨 YouTube Rolls Out New Teen Safety Features
YouTube is rolling out new protections for younger users with stricter content restrictions and stronger parental controls.
Teens will now get full-screen “Take a Break” reminders every 60 minutes, new limits on harmful content like prank videos, and email updates for parents on their child’s viewing habits. YouTube is also teaming up with the American Psychological Association to help parents encourage better digital habits.
With platforms under pressure to better protect younger users, expect more safety-focused changes across social media in the coming months. 👉 Read More
🏢 LinkedIn Opens Its First ‘Experience Centre’ in London
LinkedIn has officially opened its first real-life networking space in London, designed to bring business leaders, social impact organisations, and industry experts together in person.
Inside, visitors will find AI and work evolution workshops, industry insights on hiring and B2B strategies, and video content support to help build LinkedIn brands. With over 1 billion members worldwide, LinkedIn is boldly moving beyond digital networking to foster in-person industry collaboration. 👉 Read More
🔥 Quick Tip of the Week
Start Experimenting with Instagram’s ‘Edits’ App
Instagram’s Edits app drops on March 13, and early adopters could get an edge.
Testing AI-powered background editing, cutout tools, and animation features now could help you stay ahead before these tools roll out widely.
💡 Why it matters: The “Made with Edits” tag could also push videos further in the Instagram algorithm, making now the best time to start experimenting. 👉 Read More
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars
Opportunities to celebrate this week
- Wed 12 Mar: National Plant a Flower Day 🌸
- Thu 13 Mar: National Good Samaritan Day 🤝
- Fri 14 Mar: International Day of Mathematics ➗
- Sat 15 Mar: World Speech Day 🎤
- Sun 16 Mar: National Panda Day 🐼
- Mon 17 Mar: Saint Patrick’s Day ☘️
- Tue 18 Mar: Global Recycling Day ♻️
And next…
- Wed 19 Mar: National Let’s Laugh Day 😂
- Thu 20 Mar: International Day of Happiness 😁
- Fri 21 Mar: World Poetry Day 📝
- Sat 22 Mar: Earth Hour 🌏
- Sun 23 Mar: World Meteorological Day ☀️
- Mon 24 Mar: National Cocktail Day 🍸
- Tue 25 Mar: International Waffle Day 🧇
And that’s all for this week! 🎬 Want to stay ahead of the latest social media trends? Subscribe and never miss a round-up. Need help with Instagram video strategy, LinkedIn content, or making your ads work smarter? Let’s chat. 🚀
See you next week! Bye! 👋
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