Are you shadowbanned? Wait … what does that even mean? Well, to find out, you would first need to understand the complexities of this term and know why it could happen to you. Desperate to learn more? media update’s Taylor Goodman reveals what lurks in the shadows here.

Social media managers, listen up. There is nothing normal about your job. From keeping track of breaking news and deadlines to being creative at odd hours of the day. But you know what? Social media is the future and you are in demand! Know your worth and let's get social-savvy!

The New Generation Awards has announced that it is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by opening up entries to the awards. The awards say that it has been a decade of celebrating success and visionary marketing from across South Africa.

Tea brand Jivraj9 has announced that it has launched a social media campaign around Father's Day. The initiative aims to encourage youth to spend more time with their fathers and open a dialogue with them. The campaign is based on the lack of time and increasing disconnect in the father-children relationship. The campaign is currently live on YouTube and Instagram.

YouTube has announced that applications for its Black Voices Fund, Class of 2023, are now open. The fund, which was created in 2020, recognises and quips Black creators, artists, songwriters and producers with the resources and support to enable them to thrive on YouTube. 

Pride Month is here and many social platforms have joined in on the festivities. With new features, articles, hashtags and stickers — everyone can show their pride and join in on the fun. Want to learn more about these platforms' participation in the LGBTQ+ celebrations? Then here's all the info.

Meta has announced that, as part of its Metaverse Culture Series, it will explore the future of LGBTQ+ and community safety in immersive spaces through a custom Horizon Worlds experience. In Brazil, it is renewing the bi-weekly video series '#OrgulhoFamília' and hosting Pride Gaming in São Paulo.

The DStv Content Creator Awards has announced that it is extending the entry deadline from Sunday, 12 June to midnight on Sunday, 12 July.  The awards say that this is due to the significant interest from creators, influencers, brands, agencies and organisations.

Posting during peak time slots is a way for your brand to work smarter and get the most out of its social media content, says the team at amaSocial.The team adds that if brands want to maximise their reach and level of engagement on their platforms, they can strike while the iron is hot with these prime times to post.

Social media can be viewed as a mirror reflecting our humanity. As we spend countless hours on social media every day, there will definitely be glimpses of who we are as the human race on these platforms. Joining you on this journey of self-discovery is media update's Talisa Carlson.