Read time: under 10 minutes (it's longer than usual but there's some GOOD stuff in here and you can skip what doesn't interest you!) Welcome back! Lucas O'Keefe here and if this is your first copy of my weekly newsletter: Welcome! This week we've got A LOT of new Instagram features and announcements to share. You may have heard some IG news that initially made you panic, but I'm here to explain why you don't need to worry. *First if you'd like to support this newsletter, why not click on my...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Read time: under 5 minutes Welcome back! A pretty slow week, but we have some news directly from Instagram on tips and tricks for Stories, a great report on how much you should charge for brand deals, and a slight change to how hashtags are being used in searches. Also, I got so many nice replies about this newsletter last week, so if you haven't done it yet, send me an email back and let me know what you like about it! (or any tips for improvement!) This week's news: An official Instagram...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Read time: under 6 minutes Welcome back! More new features being tested on Instagram already? This just doesn't end! Read this week's newsletter to find out what's being worked on. Also, I got so many nice replies about this newsletter last week, so if you don't mind, send me an email back and let me know what you like about it! (or any tips for improvement!) This week's news: Instagram adds new promo code ads Instagram testing 3 minute Reels Instagram also testing 15 slide carousels Quality...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Read time: under 7 minutes Welcome back! This week we have quite a few new Instagram features being tested. Note that since these are tests, none of them have been announced as official features, but it's very interesting to see current goals and priorities of IG! Also, I have a slight request from you... Do you read this newsletter? Do you mind replying to this email to let me know what you do or don't like about it? (Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings!) I'd love to gather feedback...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Read time: under 5 minutes Welcome back! This week we have a comprehensive free guide on how marketers are using AI, some new features DM coming to Instagram, a collection of valuable infographics, and more! This week's news: How marketers are using AI (free report) Instagram launches new DM features TikTok launched it's new monthly Trends Digest The 7 C's of social media (infographic) B2B Content Ideas for LinkedIn (infographic) How marketers are using AI (free report) The team at Semrush...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Read time: under 5 minutes Welcome back! This week we have some cool new features coming to Instagram, some new features for Instagram Stories, a TikTok marketing guide (official from TikTok) that should have overlapping Reels tips, and more! This week's news: I just started a FREE social media coaching community with weekly webinars and sessions Instagram adding GAMES you can play during Instagram Live? I'm hosting a free social media Q&A for all content creators with Creative Mornings The...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Read time: under 5 minutes Welcome back! This week we have some tips on fixing your Instagram engagement, some new features for Instagram Stories, a TikTok marketing guide (official from TikTok) that should have overlapping Reels tips, and more! This week's news: Meta has created this infographic about how the Threads algorithm works New Instagram "backdrop" feature hits Stories Want to know the top colour trends of 2024 so far? Check out the Pinterest Palette How to revive your Instagram...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
The Social Media Update With Lucas O'Keefe Happy Wednesday! Here are the latest news updates in the world of social media this week. Is Instagram going to limit us to just 5 hashtags per post? This news just came about on Tuesday of this week and has had a lot of people buzzing. Some users reported a limit of only 5 hashtags per post for their content when trying to post. You can see it below as shared by user Jenns_trends. News has since been updated that this may have been a glitch, but I...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
The Social Media Update With Lucas O'Keefe Happy Wednesday! I've got some exciting news to share as well as the updates and events you won't want to miss in the world of social media. Lat week I left my 9-5 job to work on my business full time This is something I said I would never do, but the time has come! I'm making the move to full time entrepreneur and content creator and it's all thanks to YOU and this community. I recorded a podcast episode about balancing a 9-5 and personal brand here...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read