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💬 Meta Expands AI Chatbot Features with Custom Voices
Meta has introduced voice capabilities to its AI chatbot creation platform, allowing users to develop chatbots that can interact via voice. This enhancement enables the creation of AI chatbots with diverse voice options, moving beyond traditional text-based interactions. The update is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to integrate AI functionalities across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These AI chatbots can be customized with unique personalities and traits, offering users a more engaging and personalized experience.
Looking forward to seeing if the personalities created through these AI chatbots will resonate with users and drive deeper engagement across Meta’s platforms.👉 Read More about this expanding AI Chatbot features at socialmediatoday.com
📱 Instagram Reels Trends to Watch
As of March 2025, Instagram Reels are showcasing several notable trends. Just a small tip from me to you, Later publishes this roundup of reels every month.
Some highlights:
📸 My Camera Roll: Creators share personal glimpses of their lives, featuring pets and daily moments.
👥 Meet The Team: Solopreneurs highlight their multifaceted roles, offering insight into their daily tasks.
🎶 Let Me Go: Weekend routines set to a vibey soundtrack, resonating with weekend lovers.
😵💫 Anxiety: Creators express anxiety or stress using Doechii’s track for a relatable backdrop.
🌞 New Soul: Users embrace fresh experiences and ‘main character’ energy as warmer days arrive.
These trends reflect a shift towards authentic, relatable content that resonates with a broad audience. 👉 Read more or visit the monthly Instagram reels trends at later.com
🐥 X Launches AI Image Editing with Grok
Not yet available in our market as far as I can see in X. But X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new feature that allows users to edit specific elements within images using its AI chatbot, Grok. This enhancement enables users to interact with images in a more dynamic and personalized manner. The update is part of X’s ongoing efforts to integrate advanced AI functionalities into its platform, aiming to enhance user engagement and content creation capabilities. By leveraging Grok’s capabilities, X continues to expand its suite of AI-driven tools available to users. Unfortunately I don’t have this feature available in my Grok surroundings, so have to wait and see other examples for now.
See also this example of user DogeDesigner. 👉 Read more about this feature on socialmediatoday.com
📅 LinkedIn x Calendly = More Bookings, Less Hassle
LinkedIn has integrated Calendly directly into user profiles, posts, and messages via custom buttons. Now, Premium users can link their Calendly accounts, letting visitors book meetings with a simple click. Since the feature’s launch, over a million users have adopted these custom buttons, leading to a 25% boost in profile views. Great news for sales teams if you ask me and with the 25% increase in profile views, it might be something for your thought leaders. 👉 Read more about this handy edition to make the most about LinkedIn Premium at searchenginejournal.com
🎧 YouTube is updating its Audio Ads with dynamic insertion and swapping features
According to a report by Semafor, YouTube is working on introducing dynamic insertion and swapping capabilities for its audio advertisements. This feature, already available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, allows creators to dynamically insert and replace ad reads in existing uploads. This process helps podcasters keep their advertisements as current and relevant as possible. This move comes as YouTube has officially surpassed Spotify and Apple Podcasts to become the most-used platform for podcast listening in the U.S. With audio-based media gaining traction, it’s more important than ever for podcasters to integrate video elements into their content. By doing so, they can boost their reach, engage more viewers, and tap into YouTube’s massive audience. 👉 Read more about this discovery at tubefilter.com
🗓️ Newsjacking opportunities
Opportunities to celebrate this week, my preference will be ‘Respect your Cat Day’, I have two of those hanging around, give it up for the most laziest creatures alive.
- Wednesday 26th March: Purple Day🟣
- Thursdsay 27th March: International Whiskey Day🥃
- Friday 28th March: Respect your Cat Day🐈⬛
- Saturday 29th March: World Piano Day🎹
- Sunday 30th March: Pencil Day✏️
- Monday 31st March: Eid-al-Fitr🌙
- Tuesday 1st April: International Fun at Work Day🥳
And next…
- Wed 2 Apr: International Children’s Book Day 📚
- Thu 3 Apr: Walk to Work Day🚶♂️
- Fri 4 Apr: World Stray Animals Day🐾
- Sat 5 Apr: International Pillow Fight Day 🛏️🥊
- Sun 6 Apr: World Table Tennis Day 🏓
- Mon 7 Apr: World Health Day ❤️
- Tue 8 Apr: National Equal Pay Day ⚖️
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Until the next one. XoXo, Erik 👋
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