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SOCIAL MEDIA

🌐 Meta Advances Fediverse Integration for Threads

Meta aims to integrate Threads with the Fediverse,  a decentralised network, holds promise for user control and cross-platform interaction to promote decentralised social media and user autonomy, aligning with Web3 ideals. However, resistance from Fediverse admins over Meta's data practices challenges this initiative. Despite potential for enhanced user control and cross-platform interaction, Widespread adoption remains uncertain since most social media users prioritise ease of use over navigating technological complexities. 

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PERFROMANCE MARKETING

🚀 Enhance AI Search Ads Performance with Latest Asset Updates

Google's AI-powered responsive search ads now show single headlines when they're expected to perform better. Campaign-level headlines and descriptions can be associated with up to 3 headlines and 2 descriptions, allowing scheduling and pinning. Google AI will now integrate dynamic assets alongside manual ones for optimized engagement offering flexibility and enhance ad relevance.

🆕 Google Ads Simplifies Solutions Script Template Creation

Google Ads now offers easier access to Solutions script templates through the "Bulk Actions" menu. These templates facilitate automated tasks like link checking, budget adjustments, report generation, and performance notifications. Users can create, preview, edit, or remove solutions, though it entails granting Google more control. Available solution types include reports, bidding, tools, optimization scores, and alerts, making Google Ads management more efficient for advertisers.

OUTLOOK

🎉 Survey Reveals Further Boost in Holiday Celebration Plans

In 2024, consumer celebration intentions rise, with notable increases for Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, reveals a Numerator survey of over 5,100 consumers. An average of 45% plan to gather, marking a rise from 42% in 2023, with Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Mother’s Day being the most celebrated. Spending trends show a significant portion budgeting $50-$100 per holiday, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Shopping habits shift towards grocery stores for Thanksgiving and big box retailers for Christmas, while food remains the top purchase across 10 holidays. 

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