The Top Social Media News This Week

What’s in the News? — September 2023 Roundup

Discover the hottest social media news this month.

TikTok Shop Feed — September 11, 2023

Nestled between the Following and For You page, a new “Shop” tab has been spotted on US user’s screens. ?

It’s the app’s latest experiment with in-stream commerce and we’ll keep an eye on whether it sticks.

Is Clubhouse Back? — September 11, 2023

Remember Clubhouse? Well, the app that blew up in 2020 is looking to reinvent itself. 

Announced in a company blog post dubbed “the new clubhouse” it is pivoting to “be more like a messaging app” by introducing “chats” — a voice-only group chat with your faves.

Threads Expands Search — September 11, 2023

This just in: Threads’ latest search feature will be rolling out to “most” English and Spanish-speaking countries.

Announced in a post on Threads by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the app will soon launch in Argentina, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 

“Girl” Internet — September 11, 2023

Between having a “hot girl summer,” going on “hot girl walks,” and the infamous, “girl dinner,” the term “girl”, has officially taken over the internet. 

Check out this New York Times article where Marie Solis explores the world of “girl” online — because it’s really a mindset more than anything else.

Pinterest’s New Search — September 11, 2023

Pinterest is rolling out new body type technology to add to their roster of diverse search tools! 

The AI-based system will be able to identify shape, size, and form, which will allow users to find more diverse images and examples.

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