Social Media Updates

For Tattoo Artists and Other Creatives

The Social Media Updates:

Instagram is testing a new “Thoughts” note feature and a larger DM interface for smoother conversations.
“May contain” labels now appear on original audio pages to show authenticity.
A new “Ghost” font added to Stories for stylized captions.
Users can now see their Reel Watch History and snooze suggested Reels for better feed control.
Instagram Edits now highlights text updates directly in the feed.
A “New” label is being tested to boost visibility for recent posts.
Instagram is testing a Reel-first feed and redesigned bottom navigation for easier access.
Instagram added a new “Watch History” feature for Reels, letting users find previously viewed content — great for helping potential clients re-locate your videos after browsing.
Instagram is testing a “New” label for recently published posts, designed to increase visibility for fresh content in feeds.

TikTok added AI tools like personalized avatar stickers and an AI Outline tool for planning videos.
TikTok Live now includes “Tiles” layouts and audience visibility settings.
A viral “Group 7” trend is driving massive engagement and collaboration.
TikTok is integrating with YouTube Music to let users save songs seamlessly.
TikTok now allows users to mention “Liked” and “Favorited” videos — a simple way to reference past tattoos or content you’ve saved for inspo or collab ideas.
TikTok now limits users to 5 hashtags per post for cleaner captions.
Updated branded-content policies restrict certain industries and emphasize disclosure.

Threads launched “Ghost Posts” (its version of Stories), giving tattoo artists another way to share behind-the-scenes or daily updates with a 24-hour lifespan.
Threads added new community features — including visible online status, total members, and recent-post counts — making it more viable for small tattoo communities or studio groups.

AI-generated alternate endings now available for Shorts remixes.
Editor update: separate audio and video tracks in Shorts projects for easier edits.
Public livestreams can now switch mid-stream to members-only mode.
Added AI Q&A stickers and seasonal (Halloween) sticker packs.
Introduced “Taste Match” on YouTube Music and playlist transfer from other platforms.
YouTube TV added AI “Super Resolution” for better picture quality and immersive previews.

Facebook added Brand Deals, Fan Challenges, and Custom Top Fan Badges to boost creator income.
All videos are now Facebook Reels; added “Friend likes bubbles” and AI search suggestions .
Facebook now lets users choose between two page types — “Business” or “Creator.” Tattoo artists can select “Creator” for personal branding or “Business” for studio pages to unlock specific tools and insights.

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