Is AI Your New Travel Agent? Plus, Instagram’s Bold Move Against TikTok!

Discover how AI is transforming travel planning and why Instagram's latest update could change the game for music lovers. [image]() Hi {NAME}, Instagram's stepping up their game, adding music to carousel posts to take on TikTok. Could this be the future of music discovery? Snapchat's making AR even cooler with GenAI, letting creators build mind-blowing experiences faster than ever. Instagram's Close Friends on Live feature means more intimate live streams – think of it as your VIP section on social media. Google's cracking down on spam with a new update, so make sure your site's squeaky clean to avoid those dreaded ranking drops. Ever thought of AI as your travel agent? Google and Meta are changing the way we plan trips, and it's a game-changer for the travel industry. Dive in to get the latest on AI, tech and digital marketing! Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Instagram makes a play for music fans to challenge TikTok Instagram is now allowing users to add music to carousel posts that include videos, giving creators more options to combine images, videos and music in their content. This update is likely part of a larger strategy to compete with TikTok as a platform for music discovery and promotion, especially if TikTok is removed from the US. [SocialMediaToday]() [image] AR in seconds: Build faster, more complex lenses with Snapchat's GenAI Snap is introducing new augmented reality (AR) features powered by their GenAI technology. This includes a new, real-time image generation model for Snapchat users and a GenAI Suite for AR creators. The GenAI Suite allows creators to generate custom AR features and effects, saving them significant development time. This empowers creators to develop more complex and creative AR experiences. [Snapchat/Newsroom](=) Live streams for smaller groups on Instagram Instagram is adding a new feature called Close Friends on Live, which allows users to live stream with a smaller group of chosen followers, similar to how private messaging and video chats are becoming more popular. This caters to a trend of users wanting to connect in more intimate settings on social media. [SocialMediaToday]() [image] What's NEW at Side Hustle Strategies? Side Hustle Strategies is our exclusive membership community for launching and growing a side hustle. Here's a sneak peek into the latest content: What If AI Could Handle All Your Networking Follow-Ups? Networking can be a chaotic task for side hustlers, but AI tools can streamline contact management, automate follow-ups, and identify new opportunities. [Join Side Hustle Strategies](=) SEO Google Spam Update: Clean up and avoid ranking drop Google launched a new anti-spam update on June 20th, 2024, which will take up to a week to fully roll out. 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