Social media is built to disappear, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth talking about while it’s happening. That’s what Ephemeral, my new publication on Substack, is for. Check it out and subscribe if you like what you see, there's more to come. open.substack.com/pub/vincento...

In my tabs this week: - Link In Bio (Rachel Karten newsletter) - ICYMI (@liahaberman.bsky.social weekly newsletter) - @delainabaker.bsky.social's social media industry piece - @404media.co article on how CBP is using AI to scan social media - AI for non-data scientists (Coursera course)

As someone who works in social media marketing for a living and is very familiar with Signal and every other messaging app, I can confirm that those of us in the industry would all recommend using one platform for such sensitive information:

Data doesn’t lie. X is heavily amplifying accounts of a certain political nature. (Graphic via CAP Action and shared by Mark Cuban)

"Social-first content is the hero creative. Writers room mentality. The goal isn’t to make an ad. It’s to create organic content that entertains and engages." - Eric Stark, Slate

Probably the best thing you’ll read this week. Full #Duolingo handbook: handbook.duolingo.com

We are now at the point where we are celebrating the American Bar Association confirming that yes, they support following the rule of law.

Am I the only one making GIFs on my lunch break as the world crumbles around us

🤣🤣🤣 (Also, you should follow Jason and @404media.co and listen to their podcast too)

A reminder that this is a real, functional basketball court that exists in Phoenix, Arizona. And it’s amazing.

Hey fellow marketers, social media peeps, startup and small business ecosystem builders, and Arizona residents…I need more to follow! It would be great to connect here on Bluesky 👍

Welp

TikTok is likely getting banned. Here’s what will happen if you have the app on your phone.

Happening today.

Smart recap from #CES2025 by @liahaberman.bsky.social incl this: “ByteDance confirmed it would pull TikTok from the U.S. unless the Supreme Court blocks or delays the ban” …but ALSO: “TikTok used CES to launch its What’s Next Trend Report 2025.” 🤔 Link: www.linkedin.com/pulse/inside...

Today and this week will probably see another large migration over here to Bluesky after Zuckerberg’s latest statement on content moderation, fact-checking, and more.

"I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok, because I won youth by 34 points.” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Today I learned there’s a specific word for this way of preparing a turkey, and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long. 🦃 #Thanksgiving

hey so dyk this app is hiring? (pay isn't listed but might be a cool place to work, and its all remote!) jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i... #Jobs

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SQUABBLE. UP.

not sure if you heard but there's a rumor that jaguar changed their logo, can't confirm as I'm having difficulty finding any news about it anywhere

Did you know that by substituting your morning coffee with green tea, you can eliminate up to 93% of what little joy you have left?

What I love about this Officially Verified Bluesky Press Lists is it includes a real mix of people at major legacy media outlets, independent organizations, and freelancers. We can promote a diverse media when billionaires don't control what you see. Let's keep it growing! go.bsky.app/U9juDW4

Here’s how to quickly and easily block MAGA accounts all at once here on Bluesky

No.

Arizona check…who’s here?

We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how: docs.bsky.app/docs/advance... #AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics

Me posting at the same time on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook… (But never X)

One of the things I really missed when I left X/Twitter was the group DM. We had one going for years among a small group of us that I hated to abandon but just couldn't be on X anymore. Would be cool for that feature to arrive here. The current DM feature on Bluesky seems to just be 1:1.

Classics. News. Comedy. Science. All time bangers and understanding the assignment. My Bluesky starter pack has it all: go.bsky.app/4zNzVQv

“The way twitter did subscriptions was basically a blueprint for how bluesky shouldn’t do them.” - Bluesky developer Paul Frazee More on subscriptions coming to Bluesky: techcrunch.com/2024/10/24/b...

Explore over 28,000 Bluesky starter packs… Starter packs make it easy to follow users by category or topic, whether you want to dive deep or follow en masse. Discover communities that match your interests and build your feed faster. Check it out: blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs

Welp guess I’m also here now.