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🌷 Pinterest Spring 2026: The “Year of You”
Pinterest’s Spring 2026 Trend Report is out, and it’s all about authenticity over perfection. With over 600 million active users, the data shows a massive shift toward “micro-renovations” and personalized comfort. Trending searches include “Cottagecore Kitchens” (+915%) and “Sunday Reset Aesthetics” (+200%), as users prioritize their well-being and unique personal style over fleeting digital fads.
See what’s trending at the Pinterest Newsroom.
🛍️ Meta Bets Big on Affiliate Shopping in Reels
Instagram and Facebook are looking to turn every scroll into a sale. Meta is rolling out new affiliate shopping links for Reels, making it easier for creators to tag products directly in their short-form videos. This update streamlines the process for influencers to earn commissions while keeping users within the app’s ecosystem to complete their purchases. It’s a clear move to compete with TikTok Shop’s growing dominance in social commerce.
Read about the new shopping tools at The Verge.
👻 Snapchatters Created Nearly 2 Trillion Snaps in 2025
Snapchat may be facing growth hurdles in some markets, but its active users are busier than ever. Throughout 2025, users created nearly 2 trillion Snaps. That breaks down to a staggering 5.5 billion Snaps per day or 3.8 million every single minute. While the platform’s growth has plateaued in North America and Europe, these engagement numbers show that for those who stay, the app remains a primary tool for spontaneous, personal connection.
Check the usage stats at Social Media Today.
🎯 New High-Impact Ad Options Roll Out for Snapchat
To capitalize on those trillions of Snaps, Snapchat is launching new ad formats, including “Total Snap Takeovers”. This feature allows an advertiser to occupy the first ad spot in every tab of the app, ensuring maximum brand visibility. They are also introducing “Offers,” which integrates promotional deals directly into Snap Ads to shorten the path from a “view” to a “transaction”.
Explore the new ad tools at Social Media Today.
⚖️ Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million in Major Legal Case
Meta has been hit with a massive $375 million fine following a child exploitation case. The settlement comes after allegations that the platform failed to adequately protect minors from harmful content and predators. This ruling is part of a broader wave of increased legal scrutiny on how social media giants manage safety protocols, particularly for their youngest users.
Get the full legal breakdown at Tweakers.
🗓️ Newsjacking opportunities
Opportunities to celebrate this week:
- Wed 25 Mar – Waffle Day 🧇
- Thu 26 Mar – Good Hair Day 💇♀️
- Fri 27 Mar – World Theatre Day 🎭
- Sat 28 Mar – Earth Hour 🌍
- Sun 29 Mar – Start of Daylight Saving Time ⏰
- Mon 30 Mar – Pencil Day ✏️
- Tue 31 Mar – World Backup Day 💾
And next…
- Wed 1 Apr – April Fools’ Day 🤡
- Thu 2 Apr – Colleague Day 👥
- Fri 3 Apr – Good Friday ✝️
- Sat 4 Apr – Holy Saturday 🕯️
- Sun 5 Apr – Easter Sunday 🐣
- Mon 6 Apr – Easter Monday 🐰
- Tue 7 Apr – World Health Day 🩺
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Until the next one. XoXo, Erik 👋
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