👋 Welcome back to The Roundup, Reader

Here's what's inside this issue: Group 7 and The Louvre trends, using ManyChat for Instagram automation, Canva's Bulk Create feature, and the latest social media updates. Let's jump right in…

📰 In the news

Catch up on the latest social media updates and algorithm changes from this week...

• Instagram asks users in the UK if they want to pay to go ad-free
• Use AI to restyle your Instagram Stories
• Instagram adds option to draw on DM Chats
• Instagram tests skippable ads on Reels
• Mosseri shared a 23 slide post, leading people to speculate that Instagram could soon increase the number of images/videos we can add in a carousel.
• Meta to shut down its Messenger app on Mac and PC, 15th December 2025
• Threads launch Group Chats, which can include up to 50 users
• Threads expands DM access to Europe
• TikTok announce nominees for 2025 Awards
• YouTube shares Culture and Trend Report, analysing in-app shopping
• YouTube rolls out its redesigned video player globally
• Pinterest gives users control over AI content in Feeds
• X tests opening post links within an in-app browser, instead of externally.
• Canva (who acquired Affinity in 2024) is set to reveal new features during their keynote webinar on October 30th.
• Affinity tease their biggest update yet, also coming October 30th.

🔥 Trending ideas

See what content and ideas are trending right now and why they’re working...

• Group 7: Sophia James shared a 7 video TikTok series promoting her music, tracking the videos by group to see what performed best. The internet decided that they're all in the elite exclusive club called Group 7.
• Louvre Heist: The Louvre was robbed and social media is full of related memes, including "Louvre Hauls".
• Oops I Forgot Something: "Oops I forgot something... me" reveal, using Original Audio by angelsign_ (example)
• The Ghost Shoot: Showing clips from a photoshoot dressed as a ghost then showing final images, using Oh Klohoma (Jack Sauber) audio by D13KSchwan (example)
• Emoji Recipe: Overlay emojis on a video showing you create, build or put something together – could be used for so many niches (example)

Want more? Use tools like Google Trends, Pinterest Trends and Meta Creator Marketplace to find real-time data about what's currently trending.

💭 This week at XOmisse

The weeks are flying by, and I’m becoming increasingly aware of how close we are to the end of the year as we enter a busy season for business owners.

👩‍💻 Had 2 VIP Days this week and audited a sports-related Instagram account, finding multiple ways to instantly improve their content and reach. Want to work together before 2026? Hit reply and tell me your main goal.

💖 I've been working on a little brand refresh, coming soon!

If you enjoyed today's newsletter, hit reply and send a 👏 so I know you made it to the end. Have a great weekend!

Until next time, Elaine XO

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