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Discover how the new GPT-4o Mini is set to redefine AI and digital experiences. [image]( Hi {NAME}, This week, X is testing a new "Auto Advance" feature for video playback, designed to give you a more seamless viewing experience. Imagine a lean-back experience where your favorite videos play one after the other without you lifting a finger – perfect for those binge-watching sessions. Next, Instagram is upping its game with a new multi-track audio feature for Reels. This update lets you add up to 20 audio tracks to a single Reel, opening up endless creative possibilities. Whether you're mixing tracks or creating variations, this feature will help you craft the perfect soundscape for your videos. Also, OpenAI has introduced the GPT-4o Mini, a small yet powerful AI model perfect for text and vision tasks. It’s more cost-effective and efficient than previous models, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to both developers and consumers. Wait...there's more! Read on to know the latest in the world of AI, tech and digital marketing. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media X introduces auto advance mode for seamless video viewing experience X is testing a new "Auto Advance" feature for video playback that automatically switches to the next video, offering a more seamless viewing experience. This aligns with their focus on enhancing video content consumption and improving TV connectivity. The aim is to provide a lean-back experience for users to enjoy a continuous stream of videos without manual intervention. [SocialMediaToday/News]() Emoji kitchen updates and more on World Emoji Day World Emoji Day festivities focus on new emoji launches, enhancements in the Emoji Kitchen tool, noteworthy Unicode updates, and diverse customization options. It highlights upcoming emojis such as a fingerprint and root vegetable, the expansion of Emoji Kitchen to offer a vast library of over 100,000 drawings, customization features like wallpapers and reactions to Google Maps photos, along with details on emojis as fonts allowing easy adjustments for skin tone and gender expression. [Google/Blog]() Instagram introduces multi-track audio feature for Reels Instagram's latest update allows users to add up to 20 audio tracks in a single Reel, offering creative possibilities like mixing tracks, creating variations, and sparking new audio trends on the app. The feature enables users to overlay and blend different tracks, providing a unique way to enhance video content that sets Instagram apart from other platforms like TikTok. [SocialMediaToday/News]( [image] What's NEW at Side Hustle Strategies? Side Hustle Strategies is our exclusive membership community for launching and growing a side hustle. 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Google remains dominant, with AI competitors having minimal impact on search traffic. Google reduced user-generated content referrals from Reddit and Quora. Bing's market share slightly increases, while Perplexity grows rapidly. Chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT have minimal impact on website traffic. BrightEdge predicts future influence of referral traffic from LLMs. Real-time data is crucial for adapting to evolving AIO trends. [Search Engine Journal](=) Mastering YouTube: Crack the code! YouTube's algorithm emphasizes viewer satisfaction and personalized recommendations. Algorithms prioritize satisfaction metrics like retention, likes, and dislikes to suggest videos. Factors like performance data and personalized relevance influence homepage rankings. Suggested videos consider co-viewing, watch history, and subscriptions for recommendations. External variables like competition and trends also impact video performance. Creators can optimize content for recommendations by focusing on viewer satisfaction and engagement. AI models are improving content understanding and personalization for better recommendations. Industry experts suggest optimizing video metadata, creating compelling openings, and using effective editing techniques for viewer engagement. Utilizing keywords, attention-grabbing thumbnails, and captions can improve video visibility and ranking on YouTube. Embedding videos in blog posts can enhance indexing and authority, potentially boosting site ranking alongside YouTube. [YouTube/How YouTube Works](=) AI overload and Reddit traffic woes: Google leaves publishers frustrated AI overload and Reddit traffic issues frustrate site publishers with Google's seeming indifference. While Google's SearchLiaison offers hope for those affected by algorithm changes, deeper issues underlie the company's disconnect with publishers. Though feedback is provided via Search Console, Google appears apathetic to publisher concerns in search results. Complaints include preferential treatment for big brands, traffic challenges from Reddit, and AI updates disadvantaging smaller publishers. Google's emphasis on user satisfaction risks overshadowing publisher experiences, as highlighted by Gary Illyes prioritizing user experience. Despite SearchLiaison's efforts to address publisher worries, there is skepticism surrounding the likelihood of prompt resolutions for impacted publishers. [Search Engine Journal]( Google's Discover dilemma: No content blocking, allowing unsuitable articles Google faces a dilemma with Discover: it can't block content like in News due to crawling limitations. Unlike News, publishers can't control content blocking on Discover. There are concerns about unsuitable articles doing well on Discover despite being suitable for News. 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