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How Some Creators Fast-Track Growth on TikTok and Instagram
- Creators can fast-track their growth on TikTok and Instagram by understanding the platforms' algorithms and using them to their advantage.
- Engagement and resonance with the audience play a key role in being featured on TikTok's 'For You' page and Instagram's Explore page.
- Short-form video content is highly effective on both platforms, with quick, engaging videos capturing more attention.
- Creators should focus on creating relatable, funny, emotional, or unexpected content with strong hooks to increase the chances of going viral.
- Having a clear niche and posting consistently are essential for building a loyal following on social media.
- Regular posting, daily on TikTok and 3–5 times a week on Instagram, helps maintain visibility and engage the audience.
- Starting videos with a strong hook within the first few seconds is crucial to grabbing viewers' attention and preventing them from scrolling past.
- Utilizing trends and challenges creatively can enhance content visibility and make it memorable to the audience.
- Engagement through comments, likes, shares, and saves is vital for increasing post visibility and reaching a broader audience.
- Cross-promoting content between TikTok and Instagram, as well as considering paid promotions strategically, can expedite growth on both platforms.
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Early Praise For Sinners Suggests The Genre-Fluid Horror Flick Is An Instant Classic
- Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reunite for the genre-fluid horror-thriller ‘Sinners,’ garnering early praise online as an instant classic.
- The film follows twin brothers facing evil forces threatening their dreams and community, described as a standout experience from start to finish.
- Celebrities like Spike Lee, LeBron James, Snoop Dogg, and Gabrielle Union have lauded ‘Sinners,’ praising Coogler and Jordan's work and the film's artistry.
- Folks online have expressed enthusiasm for the movie’s unique blend of themes and impactful storytelling, with high praise for performances and production elements.
- Fans note the significance of ‘Sinners’ in celebrating African American culture and history, with some calling it a must-see for its quality and thematic depth.
- Viewers commend the cinematic partnership of Coogler and Jordan, drawing parallels to iconic duos and appreciating the film's genre-defying approach and deep connection to heritage.
- ‘Sinners’ is regarded as a standout film of the year, showcasing powerful acting, compelling music, and innovative storytelling that captivates audiences.
- Audience reactions on platforms like TikTok and X emphasize the impact and originality of ‘Sinners,’ praising Coogler as a visionary and lauding the film's ability to reignite passion for cinema.
- Despite reservations about horror films, viewers acknowledge ‘Sinners’ as a masterful creation that transcends the genre, building tension and narrative depth effectively.
- ‘Sinners’ is applauded for offering a fresh perspective on vampires and horror while staying true to Coogler's dedication to original storytelling, earning acclaim for its unconventional approach.
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What is Instagram Blend? How does it work? How do I create one?
- Instagram Blend brings friends around shared interests.
- It creates a shared feed for you and your friends to discover new recommended reels together.
- To create a blend, open a chat with friends and hit the new Blend icon at the top of the chat.
- The blend feed is refreshed daily with new content and respects the sensitive content setting of the members.
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How to Find & Remove Other Devices Logged Into Your Facebook
- Facebook offers a security feature that tells you about all the devices you have used to log in to Facebook.
- To find devices logged into your Facebook account, you need to go to the Settings & Privacy section.
- Under Account settings, navigate to the Password and Security option in the Accounts Center.
- To remove an unauthorized device, go to the 'Where You're Logged In' section and select the device to remove.
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At monopoly trial, Zuckerberg redefined social media as texting with friends
- The Meta monopoly trial raises the question of how important it is to use social media for connecting with friends and family.
- Facebook became successful by focusing on connecting people with their friends, reaching 1 billion users without being acquired by a Big Tech company.
- The FTC argues that Meta has taken advantage of Facebook's early popularity and has cornered the market on personal social networks by acquiring rivals.
- The FTC states that competitors like Snapchat and MeWe are limited, and platforms like TikTok and YouTube are not interchangeable.
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Meta removes Apple Intelligence from Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
- Meta has removed Apple Intelligence features from its popular apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads.
- The useful AI features like Writing Tools and Genmoji are no longer available in these apps.
- Apple's developer documentation allows blocking Apple Intelligence features, excluding web apps.
- Meta and Apple disagreed on advertising, tracking, and privacy, leading Meta to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT technology.
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Instagram takes a page from Spotify’s book to launch Blend for Reels
- Instagram has launched Blend, a new feature that allows you to create custom Reels feeds for you and anyone you invite into a DM group.
- With Instagram Blend, you can create a Reels feed in a one-on-one DM with another person or in a group chat with friends or family.
- The content in Blend gets refreshed every day and helps boost the discovery of content and content creators you don’t normally see on your regular feed.
- Instagram Blend is currently being rolled out and may not be available for everyone's chat feeds yet.
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Latest Instagram feature asks if you’re ready to reveal your innermost Reel personality to your besties
- Instagram has launched a new feature called Blends, allowing users to create custom Reels feeds for themselves and their friends within DMs or Group Chats.
- Users can tailor these feeds to match their interests and invite others to join, but acceptance is required for participation.
- The Blend feed, accessible through an icon resembling merged emojis, allows for interaction with Reels shared among the group, including likes, comments, and shares.
- Suggested Reels in the Blend feed are based on each person's Instagram activity and interactions, providing a personalized viewing experience.
- The feature enables users to explore Reels with friends while maintaining a level of privacy by avoiding conventional feed sharing methods.
- Blends offer a unique way to engage with Reels and discover content with friends, showcasing individual interests transparently within the group.
- Users are encouraged to update their Instagram app to access the Blend feature, which aims to enhance social interaction and content discovery on the platform.
- Additionally, Instagram suggests Reels based on the user's engagement and the content shared within the group chat, facilitating a personalized viewing experience.
- Blends provide a space for users to connect over shared interests and explore Reels within a controlled environment, fostering social interaction and content discovery among friends.
- The feature poses the risk of revealing a user's specific interests to friends, as the content shared through Blends can reflect personal preferences and interactions on Instagram.
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Instagram Blend lets you share a Reels feed with friends
- Instagram is launching a new feature called Blend that’s a custom Reels feed shared between you and members of a DM group.
- Blend allows users to create custom Reels feeds in one-on-one conversations or group chats, with the feed refreshing daily.
- The feature aims to provide users with suggested Reels content from people in their DM group, offering a new way to discover content outside of their usual recommendations.
- Instagram's launch of Blend comes as the platform tries to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future.
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Read what Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook execs said about Instagram before buying it
- During the Meta antitrust trial, it was revealed how Facebook, now Meta, viewed Instagram as a threat in the early 2010s.
- The U.S. government has accused Meta of antitrust violations for acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp, potentially leading to a breakup of the company.
- Internal emails from Facebook executives show concerns over Instagram's growth and strategies to either acquire or impede its progress.
- Mark Zuckerberg expressed worry about Instagram's rapid expansion and suggested possible actions to counter its success.
- Chris Cox, Facebook's chief product officer, noted the impact of Instagram's growth and its validation of Facebook's strategy.
- Mark Zuckerberg discussed the need to address Instagram's popularity and the potential challenges it posed to Facebook's photo-sharing services.
- There were considerations within Facebook about acquiring Instagram, halting its development, and integrating its features into Facebook's own products.
- The conversations revealed Mark Zuckerberg's thoughts on acquiring multiple companies like Path, Pinterest, and Evernote to enhance Facebook's offerings.
- Facebook contemplated buying time by acquiring Instagram and other platforms to integrate their features and maintain a competitive edge.
- These discussions shed light on Facebook's approach to competition and strategic decisions that have shaped the company into the social networking giant it is today.
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Insider
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Zuckerberg's old emails reveal the CEO's rivals lived in his head rent-free
- Mark Zuckerberg's old emails are seen as crucial in the antitrust trial case against Meta.
- Zuckerberg's early emails show his concerns about antitrust issues and the future of his expanding empire.
- In the emails, he discusses worries over growing competitors and the potential need to spin off other apps.
- During the trial, Zuckerberg was pressed on his prescient warnings about company breakups.
- Legal experts suggest that the government faces challenges in proving Meta's monopoly cementation through acquisitions.
- Zuckerberg's worries extend to acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp, with concerns about potential competition.
- The FTC alleges that Facebook bought Instagram and WhatsApp out of fear of competition and potential pivots.
- Zuckerberg expressed concerns about competitors like Path and Dropbox in his emails.
- Conversely, he seemingly admired the unambitious stance of WhatsApp's cofounder, Jan Koum.
- Zuckerberg also showed frustration over internal issues at Facebook, particularly regarding the development of a camera app to compete with Instagram.
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Instagram Rolls Out ‘Blend’ Feature to Share Personalized Reels Feed with Friends
- Instagram has introduced a new feature called Blend for enhancing the engagement with short-form video content.
- Blend allows friends or groups to share a personalized Reels feed, bringing users closer by exploring common interests and sparking conversations.
- Users can create a Blend by inviting friends from a conversation, and the shared feed updates daily with videos tailored to everyone's preferences.
- Instagram's move towards shared content experiences comes as it develops an iPad-specific app to improve user experience across devices.
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This is Mark Zuckerberg's theory of why Facebook is losing cultural relevancy
- Mark Zuckerberg has expressed concerns about Facebook's decreasing cultural relevance.
- Emails between Zuckerberg and a Facebook executive were presented as evidence in the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Meta.
- Zuckerberg highlighted several factors affecting Facebook's cultural relevance, such as outdated friend graphs and the lack of a culturally relevant public content ecosystem.
- Zuckerberg acknowledged the success of Instagram and emphasized the need for a strategy to maintain Facebook's cultural relevance.
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Facebook considered offering an ad-free subscription after the Cambridge Analytica scandal
- Facebook's board of directors considered offering ad-free subscriptions as a response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the backlash against data usage.
- The proposed monthly subscription would allow users to experience Facebook without ads.
- The goal was to provide an advertising 'opt-out' and address the concern of users being the product if they are not paying for a service.
- Instead of launching the subscription, Facebook decided to reduce the amount of data available to outside developers and later launched an ad-free subscription option only in the EU, which faced criticism from regulators.
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TechCrunch
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Instagram’s new Blend feature creates a custom reels feed for you and your friends
- Instagram has launched a new feature called Blend, allowing users to create a custom, personalized Reels feed for themselves and their friends.
- Blends are invite-only and can be created with a singular friend or group chat, with the feeds refreshed daily.
- The feature aims to bring Instagram closer to its roots of sharing moments with friends, while boosting Reels' discovery and watch time.
- To create a Blend, users need to open a one-on-one or group DM chat, tap the Blend icon, and invite people to join.
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