#5Things: This Week in Social
210 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEach week Grey brings you five important things happening in the world of social and digital media.
This round table panel covers platform updates, creative inspiration, stories in the news, and more.
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TikTok is Facing the Music
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MBAll eyes are on TikTok this week and they contend with Congress, are seeing less brand engagement, and everyone is talking about "Who TF Did I Marry?" The 5 Things: Congress Revisits TikTok Ban Amid National Security Concerns Brands are seeing less engagement on TikTok Meta Predicts the Future Tarte’s Brand Trips: Are consumers over it? Reesa Teesa and the Honesty Era Sources: Reuters, SMT, NYT Hosts: Joey Scarillo, Shylene Radinsky, Jayda Hinds To subscribe to our n...
Grey’s 2024 Super Bowl Trends Report
February 26, 2024 15:11 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBThis week Grey dives into Super Bowl 58 trends! According to Nielsen the 2024 Super Bowl was the second most watched TV program of all time only behind was the 1969 moon landing broadcast. The game was watched on CBS, Paramount+, and Nickelodeon to a whopping 123 million viewers. Joey Scarillo and Mijal Buchsbaum discuss their favorite THINGS from brands who advertised during the game, and of course Taylor Swift! The 5 Things: Brands tapping into scarcity. Two celebrities ...
Your Friend Facebook Turns 20
February 13, 2024 15:16 - 28 minutes - 64.4 MBThis week we wish Facebook a happy 20th birthday, discuss AI tools that help shoppers, dive into a host of trend reports, and so much more. The 5 Things: Happy Birthday to Facebook, who turns 20! Amazon rolls out new AI tools to help shoppers. A slew of trend reports explore the latest in social behaviors. Walmart steps into the ring against Amazon's omnichannel ecomm tech. TikTok continues to incentivize creators towards shoppable posts. Sources: Aljazeera, Reuters, P...
Florida Ban
February 06, 2024 15:14 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBThis week on the pod, we dive into the potential social media bans in Florida and break down stories from Meta, X formerly Twitter, and BeReal plus the return of One More Thing! The 5 Things: Florida Houses passes a bill to ban social media for teens Meta launches Llama, an AI programming tool, to compete with GitHub Copilot Meta announced a new program to share data with academics In December, Threads it reached top 10 downloads, X reached No. 36 BeReal (like we predicte...
Ghosted by AI
January 15, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MBThis week X pivots to video, AI tricks people, and TikTokers are mad at the kids in Sephora. We break it all down and share our resolutions! The 5 Things: X has TV shows now? Instagram Adds New Restrictions for Teens Watch out for… AI Books? Tiktokers rant about ‘Sephora Kids' People are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chat Bots Sources: Social Media Today, Rueters, Wired, Distractify Hosts: Joey Scarillo, Jayda Hinds, Kofi Roberts To subscribe to our newsletter, click H...
Party Pod: What's Next in 2024
December 18, 2023 16:16 - 39 minutes - 72 MBAs 2023 draws to a close we pod-tificate about 2024! It’s our annual Party Pod with five panelists – we’re discussing what we see for the future of social media in the year ahead our favorite Things from 2023. We get into dating apps, subscription based social media, de-influence, Meta, and X, and we break down how AI will be intertwined with all of it. (Plus a few surprises!) The 5 Things: The future of dating apps What a world of subscription social apps might looks like De-I...
FOMO and Four Letter Words
December 11, 2023 19:02 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week on the pod, Elon had some four letter words for advertisers and FOMO is a key driver of what keeps us on social platforms. The 5 Things: Elon Musk has Some Choice Words for Advertisers A New Study Suggests Young People Are Only on Social because of FOMO TikTok has launched a new series of Creative Cards, data-backed prompts designed to help businesses thinking on content ideas The older population in China are using social apps to find connections Instagram launch...
Make The Goose Sillier
December 04, 2023 17:01 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week on the pod, we learn why Burlington, VT is a cultural center for music listeners and how AI users are making images "more," "tastier," and "sillier". The 5 Things: Other Platforms Should Watch Out, as TikTok Expands it's Territory Burlington, Vermont is Weirdly Popular on Spotify Wrapped The Anti-Instagram has arrived… Lapse Pinterest Test New Search Tool for Body Diversity A trend exploded online pushing the limits of AI - making sillier gooses and cuter animal...
5Things with Amelia Hruby
November 20, 2023 15:55 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBOn this episode of 5Things we welcome Amelia Hruby. Amelia is a writer, educator and podcaster with a PhD in philosophy from DePaul University. Amelia departed from social media and launched Off the Grid, a podcast that talks about how to leave social media without losing all your clients. To learn more about Amelia and her podcast, Off the Grid, visit: offthegrid.fun The 5 Things: 1. Social Media’s impact on Mental health 2. Data privacy 3. Substack as a social platform 4. Onl...
Stuffing the Bird App
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBA lot is cooking this week as Meta, X, YouTube and Open AI all gear up for their next course. Meta is in hot water, X is stuffing the app, and so much more! The 5 Things: EU moves to ban use of personal information for targeted advertising on Meta platforms Elon's plans for his everything app leak, include dating, and finance YouTube aims to put kibosh on AdBlocker use on its platform OpenAI announces GPT-backed, customized tools Meta provides new incentives for creators ...
Doctors, Lawyers, and Influencers
November 07, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBThis week we talk about social media and SCOTUS, doctors and ai, Elon and X, and who is using TikTok in interesting ways. The Things: SCOTUS Hears Cases on if Public Officials can Block Other Social Media Users What Do Doctors Think about the Use of AI in Medicine? (LINK) Checking in on Elon's First Year with X TikTok Drops a new "Parents of TikTok" campaign The Latest Influencers on TikTok are Blue-Collar Workers Sources: NPR, NYT, TechCrunch, Social Media Today Host...
Matchmaker Matchmaker Catch Me a Tinder Date
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MBHow addictive is Instagram? Can a social media app be good for our mental health? Would you recommend friends on Tinder? We dive into this and more! The 5 Things: Parents and Forty State AGs Team up to go after Meta, Claiming Apps are Addictive for Kids. New App, Dayyly claims to be the version of Instagram that is good for mental health. Instagram is testing a separate feed dedicated to verified users. TikTok is testing 15 minute uploads from select users. Tinder has a n...
The Dollar Store
October 23, 2023 15:13 - 19 minutes - 45 MBThis week the team dives into the serious situation on X and Meta around the misinformation surrounding the war in the middle east. The team also discusses ByteDance, BeReal and partnership on TikTok. The Things: Misinformation policies and measures are being put to the test across social media platforms amid Israel-Hamas conflict. X considers a basic subscription for $1 a year. ByteDance Launches ‘CapCut for Business’ to assist in brand video creation. BeReal is looking fo...
Is LinkedIn Cringe?
October 16, 2023 15:35 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MBAre brands still funny on social? Are teens loving LinkedIn? We discuss these questions and more on this episode of the #5Things The 5 Things: An NYT article asks if brand humor is still funny on social? Instagram considers new options for audience groups on Stories Teenagers are embracing LinkedIn. No cap. Meta says Facebook Reels will have new options just in time for the Holiday Push Where is Audio Going? Amazon turns off Amp. Sources: NYT, Mashable, The Cut, Social Me...
Slow Jamming the News
October 09, 2023 09:42 - 24 minutes - 55 MBWould you pay for TikTok or Instagram? Are platforms limiting news sites? Did Tom Hanks do an ad for a dental plan? We dive into all of these question and more on this week's #5Things. The Things: TikTok and Meta Float Platform Subscriptions to Access Ad-Free Scrolling. Are Social Media Platforms Tanking Traffic to News Sites? Chat GPT Developers have Expanded Capabilities to Real-Time Surfing the Live Web Up to the Minute. Will the Real Tom Hanks please Step Forward? - T...
Swiping Right
October 03, 2023 17:26 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MBThis week the team dives into a study from the New York Times that looks at the effects of social media on a teen's brain! Plus a few apps we don't give enough love too, and then TikTok. The Things: New York Times looks at the effects of Social Media on a Teen's Brain Tinder is rolling out a new tier of membership for those desperate for love and with money to spare ($500 a month, to be specific) Chat GPT to dropping launch conversation and image identification abilities, and...
X and Oh, No!
September 25, 2023 16:15 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBIt's back to school this week as we get to class with X, Meta, and TikTok! The Things: Elon says X is going paid only Meta Expands its Paid Verification Program to Business Accounts But TikTok got fined (again) for mishandling user data TikTok Buffs Up Ad Metrics to Better Track Performance of In-Platform Campaigns TikTok is innovating social coverage of Fashion Week/ CRUSHING the Meta competition Sources: CNBC, USA Today, Mashable, Social Media Today, Time, Glossy.com...
Hispanic Heritage Month Edition
September 18, 2023 09:01 - 17 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week, Grey is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special episode of #5Things. We are discussing five heroes and trailblazers of Hispanic culture. These trailblazers are from five different Spanish speaking countries and represent a variety of contributions from art, sports, humanitarianism, and resistance! The subjects of this episode are: Nobel Prize winning writer, Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Colombia) 20th Century Spanish poet, Miguel Hernandez (Spain) The rebel...
Edición del Mes de la Hispanidad
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBEsta semana, Grey celebra el Mes de la Hispanidad con un episodio especial de #5Things. Hablaremos de cinco hispanos nacidos en cinco países diferentes, que son considerados heroes y pioneros por sus contribuciones al arte, el deporte, las causas sociales y la política. Los personajes en este episodio son: 1. Escritor ganador del Premio Nobel, Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia) 2. Poeta español del siglo XX, Miguel Hernández (España). 3. Las rebeldes Hermanas Mirabal (Repúblic...
A Podcast About Podcast Movement
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBOn this episode the team gets podcast nerdy! Last month, #5Things host and executive producer Joey Scarillo spoke on a panel at Podcast Movement, the world's largest podcast conference about his experiences producing this show, he was joined by Eric Johnson, founder of LightningPod. Today, #5Things contributor Daniel Avon hosts a conversation about the the 5 biggest takeaways from the conference with Eric Johnson and flips the script on Joey, putting him in the panelist seat. ...
The Summer I Turned Social
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBWhat a summer it's been! This week we're doing our summer recap discussing the biggest stories that happen on social media and IRL! This week's #5Things are: Bringing Text Back: From Twitter / X uncertainty to Threads, TikTok Text, and more – is text back? Social Concert Series: How Taylor and Beyoncé's concerts lived on social as much as IRL AI: All Grown Up (Sort of) Barbenheimer Musk vs. Zuck: The cage match that didn't happen... but still might Sources: AdAge, Mashable, ...
You Can’t Escape Your X
August 21, 2023 20:35 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBThis week on the pod the team looks closer at updates from X and Instagram, and explore what one fitness app is doing to create a social experience. The Things: X Slows Down Link Speeds to Websites Elon Doesn’t Like Bird Logo is Out X Logo is In, it’s Time to Update Those Assets Social Fitness App, Strava Offers New Ways to Connect and Calculates Carbon Footprint Users Can Now Add Music to their Instagram Posts Instagram Tests A New Post Metric Format Sources: TechCrunc...
You Tell Me That It's Evolution
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week we get a glimpse into X's evolving feed, a new music competition, the way brands engage with creators and more! The Things: Evolving the Feed, What's Next for X Tik Tok Launches an In-App Music Competition Threats of Deactivation Force Reddit Users to End the Oliver Stalemate Pinterest & Amazon Work Towards Monetization via Third-Party Ads Partnership How Brands are Using Their Creators to Take Over Summer's Biggest Concerts Sources: Social Media Today, The Verge...
It’s Called X Now
August 07, 2023 19:33 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBThis week the 5Things digs into the Twitter X drama, the TikTok's text posts, Reel revenue and so much more! This episode will hopefully leave you feeling full! The Things: Twitter officially transitions to X With all the Twitter, err… X News, TikTok unveils Text-Only posts Reels revenue rivals TikTok With ½ of users leaving, Meta tries to retain Threads users Reddit vies for verified accounts Sources: NYT, WSJ, CNN, Reuters, NPR, Morningstar, Seeking Alpha, BBC, Socia...
Artificial Insanity: The Intersection of Creativity, Culture and Tech
July 31, 2023 17:34 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week on the #5Things we chat through where we've been so far, and where we think we're going within the AI and Web3/Metaverse culture as it continues to impact storytelling and brands in advertising. The Things: The journey of Web3/NFTs/Metaverse to AI – how are they similar, how are they different. Storytelling to new audiences – as advertisers, how do we find the people for our message. Brands in Culture – how brands can push the boundaries. The impact of new tech –...
Thread it, Pin it, Reddit & Emoji it
July 24, 2023 13:37 - 27 minutes - 61.8 MBThis week on the #5Things we ask all the burning questions like “What’s next for Threads?” “What does a TikTok music deal look like?” and most importantly “What are the most popular emojis of 2023?” The Things: Threads is the New Cool Hangout for Brand… anyone else? Pinterest Adds Mobile Deeplinking to Drive More Purchase Activity Reddit and Mods taking steps to ease tensions Emojipedia Shares Most Used Emojis of 2023 for World Emoji Day TikTok Announces New Music Licensin...
Follow the Threads
July 17, 2023 20:30 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBThis week we are following the Threads! It's 5 Things dedicated to the the latest app from Meta. The team breaks down what Threads is, what it means for users and brands, and what Threads could mean for Twitter. It's a breakdown of everything you need to know to navigate this new platform! The Things: What is Threads, why did it come about First week - reactions, brand posts, record hit What's coming - new features and how they stack up Effect on Twitter Different ways age...
5Things with Bridget Todd
July 10, 2023 22:24 - 33 minutes - 77 MBOn this episode of 5Things, we sit down for 5 things with Bridget Todd. Bridget is the host of There Are No Girls on the Internet. Host Joey Scarillo chats with Bridget about Twitter, Apple Vision Pro, TikTok bans in Montana, the history of podcasting and the future of the internet. Check out There Are No Girls on the Internet HERE. To subscribe to our newsletter, click HERE
Juneteenth Edition 2023
June 12, 2023 14:17 - 24 minutes - 57.2 MBOn this episode, hosts Kofi Roberts & Jess Womack will walk listeners through 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Quit. Yep, you read that right. In a season bound to be full of reminders that the advertising industry was not made for Black professionals - there are a million reasons why you’d want to leave. However, on a holiday that was meant to be celebratory - we’re going to do just that. With a mix of personal stories and fun findings, the duo will talk about the rest we all need, the ...
Pride Edition 2023
June 05, 2023 19:28 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBThis episode, hosts Alix & Daniel and panelists Alba & Jasmine tell listeners 5 Stories of unsung (and not sung enough) LGBTQIA+ heroes: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Bayard Rustin Barbara Gittings Magnus Hirschfeld & Dora Richter Justin Vivian Bond While Pride Month tends to be treated as an all-out celebration, it is important to remember the roots of Pride (as a riot) and the LGBTQIA+ movement over the years. From the people who started our modern movement, to the acti...
5 Takeaways for SMW 2023
May 30, 2023 16:55 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week, we breakdown the top five key takeaways from Social Media Week 2023. There as much to say about influencers, creators, and more! The Things: 1. How brands should involve creators. 2. Being ready to shift social strategies quickly. 3. Brands and creators creating genuine authenticity 4. The difference between Influencers versus creators 5. Understanding that creators and influencers are growing their versatility Hosts: Joey Scarillo, Kylie MacDonald, Shylene Radinsky T...
Call Your AI Girlfriend
May 22, 2023 13:30 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MBThis week we introduce you to your AI girlfriend, examine the vaping trend on TikTok, talk Twitter and more! The Things: Big Steps for Twitter: Announcing CEO successor and making first acquisition under Musk ntroducing an AI girlfriend you can pay for $1 a minute New study shows majority of TikTok videos featuring vaping do so positively Pinterest merges Pins & Idea Pins into one LinkedIn adds new Topics Prompt for creators Sources: Axios, Gizmodo, The Hollywood Reporte...
Meta expands their Horizon…
May 15, 2023 20:22 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MBThe platforms are worlds apart! This week on the pod the team takes a look at Meta's Horizon World and TikTok World... plus Twitter takes on the grid, and more! The Things: Meta allows Horizon World post to IG and expands AR Filters: Horizon World, AR Filters TikTok introduces ‘TikTok World’ for brands Instagram expands Partnership Ad capabilities so paid ads aren’t just for brand handles Reddit resurrects Chat Channels Twitter Tests Taking on the Grid Sources: The Verg...
Meta Can’t Monetize from Kids
May 08, 2023 14:20 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week on the pod, we break down the FTC cracking down on Meta, a look at AI and Bluesky, plus an interesting exploration of the importance of social connections in our lives. The Things: FTC Cracks Down on Meta Monetizing from Children How AI is influencing Health Care? Meta Doubles Down on AI Recommendations in Feeds The Importance of Social Connection in Fighting the Epidemic of Loneness Are Blue Skies Ahead for Bluesky? Sources: TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Time, Fr...
TikTok’s TEDTalk
May 02, 2023 14:21 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week we unpack TikTok CEO's Shou Zi Chew's conversation on the TED stage, we discuss our experience with Snap's My AI, we deep dive into sludge content, and so much more! The Things: TikTok's CEO speaks to a TED Audience, the First Interview since Testifying to Congress. Snapchat’s New “My AI” Feature is “Rewarded” by a Spike in 1-star Reviews. Up-and-Coming Social Platforms Attempt to Capitalize Amid Ongoing Twitter Controversies BeReal: How the Next Big thing in So...
#5Links in Bio
April 25, 2023 13:25 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBThis week on the #5things we get excited about Instagram's adoption of 5 Links! And we talk about the very serious topic of Twitter's controversial decision to remove transgender protections from their platform, and what the Facebook settlement means for you. The Things: Some Facebook users can submit to claim a share of a settlement over Facebook's relationship with Cambridge Analytica Twitter removes transgender protections from platform LinkedIn introduces a tool to allow j...
When Life Hands You TikTok, Make Lemon8
April 17, 2023 16:46 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBThis week #5Things celebrates it's 150th episode! The team discusses ByteDance's new app called Lemon8, Twitter's "Flop Era", TikTok allowing you to reset your FYP and more! The Things: 1. Skepticism rises for ByteDance's new Lemon8: Aimed at a Gen Z-type audience, Lemon8 is an emerging social app that takes fan-favorite elements from other platforms to build what could become a Frankenstein contender under ByteDance leadership. 2. Twitter in General is in its Flop Era: Twitt...
Special Announcement from #5Things
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.47 MBThe #5Things: This Week in Social is nominated for a Webby Award for Best Creativity & Marketing Podcast! We would appreciate if you could take the time to vote for us! LINK TO VOTE Voting ends April 20th, 2023!
The Eggs in Twitter’s Basket
April 03, 2023 21:44 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week on the pod we welcome our friends from Tank Worldwide to discuss what could be next for TikTok, a new direction for Twitter, and updates from Meta, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The Things: 1. Updates on the TikTok Hearing 2. Twitter Is Putting All Their Eggs In Paid’s Basket 3. Meta Launches New Reels Ad Options as it Leans into Evolving Consumption Shifts 4. LinkedIn Is Using AI + ChatGPT – Where could this lead? 5. Instagram introduces ‘reminder ads’ and promoted res...
A Few Good Women
March 27, 2023 20:18 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBGrey is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month this March. On International Women’s Day (March 8) and throughout the month, teams in studios across our global network held a range of events and at Grey New York, there was a particular focus on highlighting women who made a tremendous impact on culture but aren’t as widely known as they should be. Five Grey New York colleagues from different teams tell us about five trailblazing women in this episode, guest hosted by Estie...
Rooting for STEM
March 20, 2023 20:04 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MBThis week on the #5Things, we discuss all the new features, including TikTok's STEM Feed, Instagram's "Top 3" stories sticker, YouTube TV Multiview, and more! The Things: TikTok’s new STEM feed: This new STEM feed will appear alongside the platform’s “Following” and “For You” feeds as a dedicated space to explore videos related to science, technology, engineering and math. New Sephora and TikTok Incubator Program: The incubator program aims to connect content creators with t...
#TikTokMadeMeDupeIt
March 13, 2023 21:55 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week on the #5Things, learn all about LinkedIn Collaborative Articles, #deinfluencing on TikTok, the recently announced Olympic eSports series, and more! The Things: LinkedIn Launches ‘Collaborative Articles’ Powered by AI: These articles will use AI-generated prompts to call on expert/seasoned users for their real-life, specific work advice in response to the prompts From #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt to #deinfluencing, Ads in Feed to Paywalled Content: - TikTok users are starting...
Only Followers in the Building
March 06, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBThis week on the #5Things, we discuss the reality of the TikTok ban, Meta’s “AI Aspirations,” Instagram’s GIF replies, and more. The Things: The TikTok Ban is Becoming More Real as action is likely advancing in the House. Selena Gomez outranks Kylie Jenner for Instagram followers. Meta Doubles down on "AI Aspirations" with Top-Level Team. Instagram updates to allow GIFs in replies and Channels plus a Broadcast feature TikTok rolling out music and money Sources: CNBC, Guinne...
verified to the core
February 27, 2023 22:49 - 26 minutes - 37 MBThis week on the #5Things, we talk AI DJs, verification, authentication, Corecore and moremore... The Things: Meta rolls out Meta Verified for IG & FB: this new paid verification subscription is an attempt to increase authenticity and security across Meta services. Twitter limits 2-factor authentication: new updates to Twitter Blue limits text message authentication to non-subscribers. YouTube Tests Podcast features: the platform is developing more podcast tools to align wit...
Bard. Beats. Zuckerberg’s Galactica.
February 13, 2023 20:09 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week on the #5Things, TikTok is at the top, Google throws its Chat AI hat in the ring, and Pinterest aims to make every pin shoppable. The Things: Meta Flattens Workforce Google Throws Chat AI Hat in the Ring While Meta Tries to Catch Up TikTok beats out all other apps globally on "Daily Active Users" and "Time Spent for Teens" Pinterest aims to make Videos Shoppable Instagram Monetizes Reels with Gifts Sources: Bloomberg, Fortune, New York Times, TechCrunch Hosts...
TikTok Tailgate
February 06, 2023 21:56 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBFrom reality dating shows on TikTok, to newsletters on LinkedIn, to a new social app called Artifact, this week’s #5Things covers it all and more. The Things: Instagram founders are launching a new social app called Artifact Super Bowl TikTok Tailgate Livestream The Reality Dating Show Sweeping TikTok The News on Newsletters on LinkedIn Twitter cancels 'Co-Tweets' Sources: Social Media Week, The Verge, AdAge, STN Digital, Search Engine Journal Hosts: Joey Scarillo, Caine ...
Going “GodMode”
January 30, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBFrom "GodMode" to "QuietMode," this week we tackle it all. Plus, the future of shoppable on Instagram and Pinterest, Twitter’s new verification tool, and more! The Things: The Future of Shoppable: Instagram and Pinterest’s approaches. Twitter Whistleblower Reveals Musk and Engineers have a “GodMode’ Twitter unveils a verification tool for organizations LinkedIn Grows to 900 million users– Could it be where professional conversations move post-Twitter? Instagram Updates its...
Drop the Shop
January 23, 2023 21:35 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week on the #5Things, we discuss Instagram’s decision to remove the shopping tab, why artists are pushing back against AI generation tools, Twitter’s attempted peace offerings to brands with free ads, and more! The Things: Instagram set to remove the shopping tab Artist push back against AI generation tools and Meta responds with a deal with Shutterstock Twitter extends a peace offering to brands, free ads. TikTok makes it easier for brands to collaborate with “mega-star...
New Tool For School
January 17, 2023 15:52 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBThis week on the #5Things, we discuss why school districts are banning ChatGPT and pressuring social platforms, plus big changes to Twitter's UI and more! The Things: Chat GPT's Potential and why Schools are banning it. Meta faces pressure in how the target ads to teens with the first ever lawsuit from a public school. Updates to Twitter including bookmarks, longer tweets, and their own FYP. Apple is expected to invest far more into paid ads and software-backed ads in the co...
Party Pod: Look Ahead to 2023
December 19, 2022 15:21 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIt's a party pod this week on the #5Things! 🎊 Listen in as we zoom out on 2022 with topics including Twitter drama, social e-commerce, BeReal and brands, TikTok's impact on other platforms, the AI explosion, and we zoom in on what it means for the year ahead! The Things: The Drama at Twitter Platforms Ramping up on Ecomm BeReal is for People, not for Brands TikTok: The Pac-Man of Platforms The AI Generator Explosion Sources: Axios, Time, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, V...