Has IG solved the Shein ad problem and I made a mistake this week on social media.

Social media news and tips for the week of May 28th 2023

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This week I did something that I regret. I let my frustration get the better of me.

I was scrolling Instagram and I saw a post from someone. It was all about trying these hacks for social media growth. I found myself getting angry about what she was telling people to do and instead of scrolling on by I commented something snarky.

And while I 100% disagree with her approach, I regret how I handled my comment and subsequent story calling her out.

I know better and apologized to her via DM.

It was also a good reminder to me that I shouldn’t be consuming content that doesn’t align with my own values. It can be a slippery slope on social media to hit the follow button on accounts you really shouldn’t.

Are there any accounts you should be reconsidering following? Let me know by leaving a comment.

Something to think about this week 💡

Should you be posting photos or videos of your kids on social media? Someone asked me this question and then I saw this article from the Atlantic.

I’d love to know what you think about this. This is something that I’ve been thinking about myself a lot more as my kids get older. I think about their privacy but I also think about what will happen when they grow up and see what I’ve shared. Whether we like it or not, we live in a world where our kids and their friends will use social media.

What do you think? I’d love to hear from you.

Social media news roundup for the week 📰

• Instagram has found a way to stop all those fake Shein ads we’re being tagged in. Just joking….but did you know that almost every IG feature has a QR code attached to it?

• LinkedIn is continuing to roll out enhanced verification features.

• TikTok is testing its own AI chatbot but only in the Philippines.

• Twitter now publicly shows who you're paying to subscribe to via subscriptions.

Something to work on this week📅

Don’t let your fear of writing get in the way of you putting out the content you want.

3 links you may have missed this week 🔗

• Social Media Can Harm Kids. Could New Regulations Help? (Scientific American)

• I quit social media in college. This is how my life changed. (Washington Post)

• Social media sites are wild west for shopping fraud, says UK bank (The Guardian)

Want to work together?

It looks like I’m fully booked out now. A big thank you to those of you who reached out around my social media coaching offer. If you’d like to get on the waitlist for when a spot opens up, send me an email!

And just because you made it this far ⏬

Karen Salmansohn

Karen Salmansohn on Instagram: “Double tap and drop a ❤️ for growing stronger and wiser. REMINDER: Growing up is often seen as something we only do in childhood... BUT the truth is... we continue to grow and change throughout our lives. We’re constantly encountering new challenges, facing new questions, and discovering new facets of ourselves. And that’s a beautiful thing. Of course, growth isn’t always easy. Sometimes it’s painful, messy, and uncomfortable. We have to confront our fears, our limitations, and our mistakes. We have to be willing to try new things, to take risks, and to make mistakes. We have to be humble enough to admit when we don’t know something, and curious enough to keep seeking answers. But the rewards of growth are immense. When we embrace the fact that we’re always becoming, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities. We become more resilient, more adaptable, and more compassionate. We learn to be patient with ourselves and others, and to appreciate the journey as much as the destination. So let’s embrace our status as “growing ups.” Let’s celebrate the fact that we’re never too old to learn something new, to try something different, or to be surprised by what we’re capable of. Let’s keep pushing ourselves to grow... and compassionately support each other along the way. xo, Karen
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