In this week’s #MMSocialReport – Facebook’s colorful new update, Uber’s new Snapchat filters, a complete calendar of hashtag holidays for 2017 and how to use them, Oculus VR’s new social hangout, and some of the most popular social networks around the world. Dig in as we wrap up the year with plenty of “what’s next”:
1. Facebook Adds Background Colors for Text-Only Status Updates
by David Cohen @SocialTimes
Updating your Facebook status just got a whole lot more colorful! Android users will be the first to try out Facebook’s newest feature, which lets users add a background to their status. This article tells you everything you need to know, including info about what’s to come.
2. Uber unlocks three new Snapchat filters for riders
by @kerrymflynn via @Mashable
Because there can never be enough SnapChat filters, Uber just unlocked 3 more! This article has all the details about the best new reason to choose Uber. PLUS a bonus puppy video! 😍
3. A Complete Calendar of Hashtag Holidays for 2017
by @TheMiddle via @SproutSocial
We love our hashtag holidays! This article covers everything you need to kick off 2017, from how to tell if a hashtag holiday is relevant to your brand, to things to think about before you celebrate. Plus, a complete calendar of hashtag holidays for 2017 so you’ll never miss a hashtag holiday again.
4. Oculus launches social VR hangout “Rooms” and phone calls
by @joshconstine via @TechCrunch
Ever wish you could have people over without all the trouble of cleaning up after everyone? Well now you can, thanks to Oculus and their new social VR hangout! Learn about the new launch, including Oculus VR’s new Rooms feature, which basically lets you and your friends hang out together as if it were your own apartment.
5. 13 Social Networks That Are a Big Deal in Non-English Speaking Regions
by @emilyacopp via @Hootsuite
If you’ve ever wondered what the equivalent is to Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. in the rest of the world, then we have a treat for you. Read up on all the details about some of the top social networks in other regions of the world, and how some of their features are ahead of the game.
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