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What’s Hot in Tech & Social This Week! It’s all happening, and these changes are set to shake things up for creators, brands, and marketers alike. Dive into the news and see what’s trending! 👇

🔥 Hot or Not Round-Up! ❄️ This week’s social world has been buzzing with updates, and we’ve rounded up the hottest (and not-so-hot) moments for you to weigh in on! 💡 Spotlight topics: 1️⃣ Platform updates shaking things up 2️⃣ Creative new features pushing boundaries 3️⃣ Controversial decisions leaving users divided Swipe through the highlights and tell us what you think! Which ones are 🔥 hot moves and which are ❄️ not? Let the debate begin in the comments! 👇 #HotorNot #Socials

💡 Thinking about virality 24/7 That’s where our mind is. Building consumer tech apps means striving to be in the top 0.0001% of the world when it comes to all things consumer social. Here’s what’s on our mind: Consumers are loyal to existing platforms: It’s hard to get people to leave social networks where their friends already are. The Cold Start Problem: When was the last time you or your friends signed up for a new platform? What made you join? 👀 What we’re seeking: Conversations with experts and people building in consumer social tech. Let’s connect, share ideas, and brainstorm strategies. 💬 Let’s talk. Let’s grow. 🚀

I’m thrilled to announce something huge... We’re launching All Things Social, your future go-to hub for skyrocketing your brand on social media in 2024 and beyond! What’s in store? Get this: - 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀: Dive deep with experts in real-time. - 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: Crack the code of those elusive social media algorithms. - 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Get and give feedback on the fly—real strategies in action! - 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻g: Connect with movers and shakers like never before. We’re packing this community with every tool and resource you need to transform your content into serious business growth. And guess what? I’m not doing this alone. I’m teaming up with two amazing experts, Chris Claflin and Joe Zapiain, to bring you something unique. We’re not just creating another online group. All Things Social has a secret sauce that you won't find anywhere else. Ready to level up your social media game? Join us. Turn your content into your business. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gZ-XDT6X Let's make some noise and make it count! 🌟

It seems about every quarter we get reminded about the wild vulnerability of social media platforms. Up one day, crashing the next, algorithm choking organic growth, execs testifying in congress, etc...etc. And I think, for people building companies, it should spark a few important points of matter: a) Better start finding ways to build your own community outside of these third party platforms. Start working on your mass exodus...right now. In-house, internal platforms where your subscribers/audience can engage, grow, and invite others - is THE thing (in my opinion). #1 item "in-build" on my young company's roadmap. b) The internet actual does exist outside of social media. At least I'm old enough to remember when it did. What does that look like now? What will that look like in the next 5-7 years?

I was listening to the radio at lunch (very cultured I know) and the program was discussing how more and more people get their news from social media and the problems this causes. I've tried to give my breakdown as simply as possible, although it's slightly more nuanced... 🤔 Social media companies are businesses. Their ultimate goal is to make money 👇 They do this by selling ad space on their platform 👇 They can sell their ad space for more money if more people are on their platform 👇 Which means their goal is to keep people on their platform for as long as possible 👇 Their algorithms do this by showing you content that you've spent the most time watching/engaging with (liking, commenting, sharing) 👇 Often people spend time/engage with content that they LOVE or HATE 👇 As a result, many people's algorithms become an 'echo chamber' of sorts 👇 This often creates two groups of people. One side who strongly agrees with a view and one side who strongly disagrees with a view. 👇 This then has a massive influence on how people view certain issues I think this has a part to play in why things like politics have become so polarised recently, but interested to hear other people's thoughts! 👇 #SMM #SocialMediaAlgorithms

It is so wild to be at this phase right now. Late 40s, a fuckton of experience ranging from bartending, to photojournalist to high level tech exec and everything in between. The amount of experience that I can now apply to solving real world issues in industries I care deeply about— like journalism— using an emerging technology like blockchain blows my mind each and every day. Word of the wise to all you “young folks” who find yourselves in positions of leadership hiring experienced leaders— don’t be intimidated. We want to both build and teach. Most leaders at this phase who also possess self awareness are in this beautiful position now of solving problems we’ve lived through for years and also clearing the way so those generations behind us can step into their own power. As a leader, I look at the 30-35s now who are just stepping into their own as the ones I want to support and clear a path for. I see your brilliance and it’s my job to give you a solid foundation to BE brilliant and solve real problems. It’s also my job to step aside at the right time when you’re fully empowered and have your experience dialed in. We’re here to lead and lift up. Remember that when you’re looking at 5 different resumes or startups and making stereotypical hiring or investing decisions. And remember this too— we’ll tell you when you’re doing it right and when you’re doing it wrong because we have enough experience to not define our value based on the approval of others. You also want that dynamic on your teams. ;)

35-50yr & Billion Dollar monetization. Professionals with 15-25yr experience are sitting on a goldmine in AI era. They understand deep nuances of their sector. But this knowledge was never monetizable the way this is today in AI era. Monetizable for their path to CXO, founding a billion $$$$ business or million $$$ consulting firm or 100s-1000s$ for freelance consulting. I have spoken to roughly 20 people in last 2 years. They have amazing insights about market & ground that's an asset. But does that asset monetize to fair value? At least in a job, where no effort is made towards CXO path - it's not. Can AI change that trend? Do people know that it can? Are they learning, utilizing AI in any way differential than 1000s of their colleagues? What is that differentiation that when combined with AI will monetize the big way?

Absolutely agree with this! To everyone over 40: Your life experience, insights, and wisdom are powerful tools that can propel you forward in ways you might not even realize. This isn’t the end of the road—it’s the beginning of a new chapter filled with fresh opportunities. Now is the time to leverage what you’ve learned over the years and apply it to emerging technologies, social media, and new ventures. Don’t let limiting beliefs hold you back. Your age isn’t a disadvantage—it’s your edge. With everything you’ve seen and experienced, you are more than ready to thrive. The tools are in your hands, but you must take action before opportunities pass you by. Listen to Gary V and others speaking truth about the massive potential available to you right now. Stay strong, stay motivated, and get after it. This is your time to shine. Stay blessed! MV Team Iron Sharkz

Creating a "startup based in AI technology" after 50s is much more than starting something from scratch. 💯 And Gary V. ⬇️ confirms that. 👍 And, as much as I initially thought that "it was a crazy idea", I had the guts to put it forward and it has been selected to participate in two startup programs: Santander X and Acelera by ImpactHub BCN.🏆🏆 I've embraced this new phase in my life simply because I'm curious and want to take advantage of the AI technology and bring my expertise to a Xponential level where I can also support my clients to reach Xponential results with the support of AI.🤖 Whatever happens from now on, will, for sure, be an enriching experience.🌹 #communicationarchitect #aiinbusiness https://lnkd.in/dkJ4uwe8