96. The Weekly Scroll (Mini Episode) Social Media Trends & Algorithm Updates Week 4, Oct 2025

In this week’s episode of The Weekly Scroll, Katelyn breaks down the biggest social media updates creators need to know — so you can stay ahead of the algorithm without spending hours researching.

Here’s what’s trending right now:

• The latest on the TikTok U.S. ownership deal (and what it could mean for creators)

• Instagram’s new DM tools that let you draw and add stickers in chats

• A first look at Instagram’s new AI-powered “Restyle” editor for Stories

• A redesigned Instagram layout that puts Reels and DMs front and center

• The top 5 social media predictions for 2026 — from Reels-first growth to Threads overtaking X

• Meta’s 2025 Holiday Marketing Guide and what it says about Reels, AI ads, and Verified for Business

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