Social snapshot – 25.01.2023

January 25, 2023

It’s that time of the week again! Here is a snapshot of the latest happened in the world of social media:

Creators report extremely low earnings from TikTok

The massively growing platform is facing major challenges as influencers complain about getting paid very little compared to posting on YouTube or Instagram, where there are more direct revenue options.

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Instagram is introducing dynamic profile photos

Meta launches a new feature that allows users to add an alternative avatar profile photo. People who visit your profile can flip between the two.

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LinkedIn looks to boost Newsletter discovery

An update from LinkedIn – the platform is introducing a new feature that will display the Newsletters you subscribe to on your profile for others to see.

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Twitter expands community notes to more regions

The network continues to expand its Community Notes feature, now admitting contributors from the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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