Today, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the rapidly changing landscape of social media, focusing on the potential ban of TikTok and the implications for users and platforms like Meta. They explore the future of decentralized social media, the role of blockchain technology, and the challenges of user control over algorithms. The conversation also touches on the reactions to the TikTok ban, the rise of alternative platforms, and the ongoing changes within Meta.

00:00 The Evolving Landscape of Social Media
08:05 The TikTok Ban and Its Implications
21:59 Meta's Changes and the Future of Social Media
26:26 The Future of Social Media
28:17 X: The Everything App
30:52 Innovations in Content Creation
35:13 Instagram's New Features and Engagement Strategies
40:04 The Reality of Going Viral
46:41 Navigating Change in Social Media

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This week, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the new Instagram feature—Trial Reels. They explain why they think Trial Reels are a great new addition to Instagram and how they would use it to build their accounts in 2025.

They also discuss the possible side effects of a TikTok ban in the USA, Snapchat's incredible creator fund program, and so much more.

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About Flick

Flick is a social media AI, Hashtag, Scheduling, and Analytics tool. It helps you brainstorm content and caption ideas, helps you find, manage, and analyze hashtags, schedules all of your social media, as well as provide you with the latest analytics for your social media accounts.

• Follow us on Instagram: @flick.social
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• Start your free 7-Day Trial with Flick: flick.social
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This week, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the latest updates in social media, focusing on Facebook's redesign aimed at attracting Gen Z, the announcements from Meta Connect including AI innovations, and the implications of emerging technologies like VR and AR.

00:00 Introduction and Catch-Up
01:47 Facebook's Redesign and Targeting Gen Z
07:28 Meta Connect Announcements and AI Innovations
09:36 Ray-Ban Glasses and Meta's PR Strategy
13:11 Emerging Technologies: VR and AR Innovations
17:40 The Impact of Personalized Content on Society
18:41 The Rise of Conference Celebrities
21:12 The Addictive Nature of Social Media
25:01 TikTok's Creator Search Insights
30:32 TikTok Shop and Affiliate Marketing
33:47 The Future of E-commerce and Community Building

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Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_
Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor

About Flick

Flick is a social media AI, Hashtag, Scheduling, and Analytics tool. It helps you brainstorm content and caption ideas, helps you find, manage, and analyze hashtags, schedules all of your social media, as well as provide you with the latest analytics for your social media accounts.

• Follow us on Instagram: @flick.social
• Follow us on TikTok: @flick.social
• Start your free 7-Day Trial with Flick: flick.social
• Be sure to join our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/flicksocialhub