01/11/2024
Here’s some Social Media updates from October that you might have missed!
Instagram – Carousel engagement rates have now surpassed Reels, though Reels still deliver higher reach. Make sure your strategy contains a good mix of carousels, reels and stories
New Feature: You can now add music to carousel posts, making them eligible to appear in the Reels feed. This is a great chance to boost visibility and reach.
YouTube – YouTube continues to prioritise Shorts, with any video under three minutes automatically becoming a Short. Are you using YouTube Shorts for your business? I don’t use YouTube so would love to know how successful it is for you.
TikTok – Educational content is thriving, with an 18% increase in STEM-related videos and a new feed dedicated exclusively to STEM content. If your niche includes educational or STEM topics this is a great opportunity.
Facebook – In the US Facebook is rolling out new “Local” and “Explore” tabs, allowing users to toggle between content relevant to their location and curated content based on interests. This setup is similar to the differentiated feeds on Instagram and TikTok, giving users more ways to discover engaging content.
Hope this was useful! I’ll do a personal roundup of my October shortly - it’s been busy!
Let me know what you’re working on in the comments!