Social Snapshot – 20.07.2022

July 20, 2022
Social snapshot- Latest social media news

There is so much social media news popping up every day that it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media through our social snapshot 👇

Instagram introduces Creator Marketplace
Instagram is launching an initial test of its new ‘Creator Marketplace’, an Influencer discovery tool that allows brands to find creators they may want to connect with.
Find out more here.

And that’s not all – Instagram launches a new searchable map
Instagram is introducing a new business search tool within IG maps, which will enable users to explore popular local businesses and tagged locations.
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Twitter gives more mentions control to users
Twitter is giving all users the capacity to ‘unmention’ themselves from any tweet discussion and take more control of their mentions.
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Google makes its Ads Creative Studio tool globally available
Google has announced that its Ads Creative Studio tool is now available to all businesses, allowing marketers to create multiple versions of a single display or video ad and customise them for different audiences, locations, languages or contexts.
Find out more here.

YouTube launches a new partnership with Shopify.
YouTube is launching a new partnership with Shopify, giving all eligible creators access to live shopping tools, and enabling Shopify merchants to feature their products across their YouTube channels.
Find out more here.

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