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How to hire actors for social media ads, Facebook is becoming more like TikTok, and more. June 17, 2022 [Read in browser]( [logo] [sponsor]( Hey, happy Friday. Here’s a weekend idea: Meet up with a friend for BBQ. Two members of The Crew convened in Brazil for “very rare” Picanha and conversation—otherwise known as “good vibes.” 10/10 recommend. SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook’s feed algorithm is about to get more “TikTok-y” [article-image] If imitation is a form of flattery, TikTok is probably blushing. Meta already stole their short video format and named it Reels… Now they’re rethinking the feed: Going by a [Facebook memo obtained by The Verge](, Meta plans to revamp their feed algorithm so that it focuses on interests instead of connections. That means the feed algorithm would start recommending posts as long as they fit your interests. Nothing against mom and dad, but… It also means the platform would stop prioritizing posts from the accounts you follow, like friends or family. Plus, Messenger and Facebook apps will once again merge, replicating TikTok’s messaging feature. Meanwhile, TikTok is focused on shopping: They just released a report that outlines how users behave based on [the stages of the customer’s journey.]( TikTok also added a [Shops tab]( allowing you to manage your online commerce on the platform… another step toward a full-fledged online marketplace. Why we care: TikTok seems to be in the driving seat when it comes to platform features and e-commerce, while other social media giants are playing catch up. As if e-commerce marketers needed another reason to use this channel… BUSINESS Is it time to start raising prices? [article-image] Telling customers you’re raising prices is right up there with saying “no” to being in a friend’s wedding party. Awkward. But US inflation has hit a 40-year record high, raising costs of goods and services across the board. For some online retailers, it might be time to have “the talk.” For others? Not so much. What’s going up: Groceries, pet products, and clothes. According to [Adobe’s Digital Price Index](, the price of groceries went up almost 12% compared to last year. Flowers and gifts increased by 11%, while apparel and pet products went up by 9%. Considering all these industries do well during holiday seasons—and with Q4 approaching—this might be a signal to test an increase in your pricing. [What’s going down:]( Electronics prices (around 7%), toys (6.5%), jewelry (3.2%), and books (1.42%). If you’re in these industries, be careful with raising the prices. You don’t want to overprice your products! Why we care: Making the right pricing decisions can help you maintain stability long-term. So before you bump prices, make sure your counterparts are doing the same, or you might lose to the competition. 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You can achieve the same results by hiring an actor from popular freelance and gig platforms. Why it’s smart: Many brands want influencer or customer-created content so they can repurpose the videos for their own social media advertising. So they hire influencers to create content, then use that content for ads of their own. But there’s no reason you can’t hire an actor instead. The process is easier, faster, and often cheaper. And you don’t have to invent fire. Brands have been using actors in advertising for ages. Truth is, most social proof video ads on social media don’t work because customers recognize the person in the video… They work because there is a person in the video. Showing living, breathing humans makes your ads feel real. The exception, of course, is when your audience members are already avid fans of an existing influencer. In that case, there is a material difference between hiring an influencer and an actor for your social media ads. 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