MONDAY MORNING LEARNING – JANUARY 2024
Published on 08 Jan '24
Meta Enables Polls in WhatsApp Channels & Custom Stickers on Instagram
Meta brought polls to WhatsApp Channels, allowing admins to gather direct feedback from their audiences—perfect for content creators, community leaders, and small businesses seeking real-time insights. Additionally, Instagram introduced a custom sticker tool, enabling users to clip any part of their images and use it in Stories and Reels. This empowers creators to add a personal touch and improve visual engagement with minimal effort.
Source: https://vamp.com/blog/social-media-updates-january-2024/
TikTok Adds In-App Background Removal & Tests AI‑Generated Songs
TikTok rolled out a built-in background removal feature, letting creators replace or edit out backgrounds for a more polished aesthetic without external tools. This update makes video creation more accessible and professional-looking. TikTok also began testing AI-generated songs, enabling creators to generate original music using text prompts—a fun and innovative step toward democratizing music production.
Source: https://vamp.com/blog/social-media-updates-january-2024/
YouTube Expands Thumbnail A/B Testing & Empowers Live-Stream Moderation
YouTube expanded its A/B thumbnail testing, letting creators compare performance across different visuals to optimize click-through rates and engagement. Alongside this, YouTube introduced enhanced moderation tools for live streams, such as improved chat controls and easier access to viewer interaction history. Together, these updates help creators grow their channels strategically while maintaining healthy and interactive live communities.
Source: https://vamp.com/blog/social-media-updates-january-2024/
X (Formerly Twitter) Declares Video‑First Strategy & Adds Video Tab to Spaces
X embraced a video-first approach, stating that video content now dominates user sessions. To support this, X tested embedding a dedicated video tab within the bottom navigation bar, making video discovery seamless. The platform also expanded video support in Spaces Broadcasts, enabling multi-user live video transmission—positioning X as a stronger contender in the dynamic audio‑visual content space.
Source: https://vamp.com/blog/social-media-updates-january-2024/
