Social Snapshot – 01.12.2021

December 1, 2021

It’s that time of the week! Grab a coffee as we take you through our social snapshot of everything you need to know about what’s new in social media

TikTok is testing a new ‘Business Registration’

TikTok business profile managers are now able to access the new business registration option in their Business Suite settings.

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Instagram launches live test of longer videos in stories

Instagram has now officially launched a live test of 60-second videos in Stories.

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Twitter tests new festive features to try over the holidays

Twitter Blue subscribers may soon have some new festive features to try, with a new set of app icons.

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Instagram’s users will see video become the focus of the main feed display

Instagram feed will be a combined display of relevant image posts, Stories, Reels and Video content, all displayed on a full screen.

Find out more here.

TikTok is testing letting users tag other people in their videos

TikTok tests option to tag other profiles in your video clips as a new way to boost engagement.

Find out more here.

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