Social Snapshot – 07.12.2021

December 8, 2021

With so much social news popping up every day, we know it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the latest happenings in the world of social media with our social snapshot

Instagram adds the option to customise text to link stickers

Instagram has announced that users can now customise the text and colour of links stickers in stories

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Facebook launches ‘Star Fest’

Facebook is celebrating Star Fest, a month-long event to support creators and to increase creator donations through the virtual currency ‘Stars”.

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Instagram launches new tools and features to keep young people safer

Instagram is adding new features to the platform to offer more protection to young users and help parents and guardians guide and support their teens on the app.

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Twitter announces the #BestOfTweets winners of 2021

Twitter has announced the standout brands of this year, including the best brand tweets, handles, and campaigns.

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Instagram tests ‘Dancify’ for Reels

Instagram is now testing ‘Dancify’ auto-sync option, a new feature for Reels that will enable users to automatically sync video and music.

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