Trending

• Apple Update: This Apple update included a ton of new emojis as well as redesigned the current ones. Personally, this just excites the *insert poo emoji* out of me. (Apple)
• Now Hiring Emoji Translator: Yes you read that correctly. Today Translations is hiring for an emoji translator and will be rolling it out as a freelance position at first. The employee will be paid by the hour (research) and per-emoji. (Digital Trends)
• Dorsey + Snowden: Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Eric Snowden, famous whistleblower, live streamed a Q&A via Periscope. (Periscope)

Social Media/Content

• Facebook is Rolling Out Live 360 Video: 2016 has been the year where video has exploded on the digital scene. Live video especially has been pivotal on some key events during this year. Now, Facebook is announcing that they will soon let users shoot 360 videos live. It is scheduled to hit some time next year. (Social Media Today)
• Events From Facebook for Android: Facebook released Events From Facebook in October for iOS and left Android users waiting in a dark corner. However, this has changed as they have announced that it is now rolling out to Android as well. (Social Times)

• Facebook Parents Portal: A new tool for parents has rolled out in more than 55 languages globally. The new tool from Facebook allows parents to get to know Facebook, get parenting tips, and hosts links to other resources. (Social Times)
• Instagram Rolls Out Live Video: It’s finally here. Many users that update their Instagram application will see the option to go “live” when in their Story view. (Digital Trends)

• Pinterest 100 for 2017: Pinterest’s insights team pulled together data from their platform to help create the top 100 trends to look out for in 2017. The list is made up of 10 trending categories including food, fashion, travel and more. (Pinterest)
• Snapchat Rolls Out Groups & More: You can check out my POV here about the new updates from Snapchat. Updates include groups, Shazam (iOS only) and creative tools. (The Social Nerd)
• Have Your Tried It Yet: Pinterest has rolled out a feature that allows users to say whether or not they have tried a recipe, DIY, etc. Then, users can provide feedback on whether they loved it or if it is not for them. (Business 2 Community)

Dope Reads

• How to Market to Each Generation on Social Media: HubSpot put together a really insightful (and cool) infographic that talks about how generations are using social. (HubSpot)
• Three Major Developments Shaping Multi-Channel Marketing in 2017: Whew, that title was a mouthful. However, this is definitely a great read that isn’t as long as the title makes it seem. It talks about mobile-ification of search, visual social, and integration of commerce and social. (Search Engine Watch)

Awesome Ads

• YouTube’s Creators for Change: John Greene and four other YouTube influencers were tapped for an initiative to help the Creators for Change initiative. They are given a $25k grant to work on a social impact project of their choice. (Mashable)

• Tinder’s Apple TV Integration: These next ones are from Tinder who rolled out integration with Apple TV. These are hilarious and right to the point. (Adweek)