# Social Media Story Updates The New Snapchat Stories Update Allows Users to Personalize Their Story By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-stories-update References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/05/23/snapchat-update-how-to-make-custom-stories/) & [home.bt](http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/tech-news/snapchat-stories-can-now-be-collaborated-on-11364182561628) The newest [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-1) Stories update offers a feature that many have been requesting of the social media company since Stories first became part of the app. The new update allows people with Snapchat accounts to [collaborate with other users in Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-blend). Users will be able to create a custom story that they can invite their Snapchat friends to contribute to, and the feature will also allow "friends of friends" to contribute to the Story using the app's "[location-based technology called geo-fencing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-map)." The new Snapchat stories update could be used for a variety of events and trips that users may partake in. This new update allows for more personalized sharing on Snapchat, and ultimately works to improve social interactions between users of the app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Storytelling:** The new Snapchat Stories update offers collaborative storytelling, allowing users to invite friends and friends of friends to contribute to their personalized story. - **Location-based Contributions:** The update includes geo-fencing technology, allowing users to invite others who are in a specific location to contribute to their Snapchat story. - **Personalized Sharing:** This update allows for more personalized sharing on Snapchat, enhancing social interactions between users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** The new Snapchat Stories update presents an opportunity for social media companies to explore collaborative storytelling features and enhance user engagement. - **Travel and Tourism:** The location-based contributions feature of the update opens up possibilities for the travel and tourism industry to create immersive storytelling experiences. - **Event Management:** With the ability to create custom stories and invite others to contribute, event management companies can leverage the Snapchat Stories update to enable live event coverage and audience participation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Sharing Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-1.md) - [Creator-Focused Video Editing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-studio.md) - [Arrival Notification Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-notifications.md) - [Gameplay Social Media Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stories.md) - [Social Sticker Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-9.md) - [Visualized Social Streaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-and-snapchat.md) - [Location-Based Social App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-home-safe.md) - [Mobile Streaming App Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitch-stories.md) - [Parent-Focused Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-center-1.md)