Meta Implements New Restrictions on the Use of Generative AI in Political Ads

Meta's implementing rules around which advertisers can use its new generative AI options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2023

Meta Adds New Tools To Provide More Opportunity for Creators in the Holiday Period

Some new incentives for creators as we head into the holiday season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

By Social Media Today staff

Meta Adds New Tools for Reels Creators, Including A/B Testing, Reach-Based Incentives and More

A heap of new testing and insight options for Facebook Reels.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2023

Meta Adds New API Elements To Expand Posting Capacity in Third Party Management Apps

Some new additions to streamline your posting via social management platforms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2023

Meta Expands Its Paid Verification for Business Program To Canadian Brands

After testing it out over the past few weeks in New Zealand, Meta's expanding its "Verified for Business" offering. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2023

Meta Announces Ad-Free Subscription Program in EU

Would you pay to avoid ads on Facebook and IG?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2023

Meta Announces the Removal of Rooms in Facebook Groups

Rooms were originally introduced in early 2020 to provide a meeting option amid COVID lockdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2023

Social Media Trends 2024: 34 Predictions for Marketers

What’s coming next in the world of social media marketing? Here are our predictions for 2024.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2023

Facebook Experiments With Generative AI Profile Pictures and In-Stream Post Assistance

New AI features, coming to a Facebook feed near you.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2023

Meta Posts Record Quarterly Revenue Results, Sees Steady User Increase

A strong Q3 earnings report for Zuck and Co.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2023

Meta Faces Legal Action From 42 State Attorneys General Over Addicting Teen Users

The case could see Meta forced to add an algorithmic opt-out for all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2023

Meta Outlines Brand and User Safety Approaches With Mini-Site

Meta’s new initiative outlines its core safety and responsibility principles, which feels like a counter to X’s recent shifts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2023

Meta and TikTok Asked To Provide EU Officials With More Insight Into Disinformation Efforts

The major social apps have become a key information weapon in the Israel-Hamas war.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2023

Meta Expands Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger

Broadcast channels have already proven popular with younger users on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2023

Meta Brings More Personal Data Control Elements to Its ‘Accounts Center’ Tool

Meta's looking to make it easier to manage your personal data in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2023

Meta Outlines Efforts to Combat Misinformation Around Israel-Hamas War

Meta's implemented crisis measures to manage the flow of critical updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2023

EU Calls on Meta to Take More Action to Address Misinformation Around Israel Conflict

Invoking new DSA regulations, the EU wants Meta to provide more assurances on its actions to counter misinformation in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2023

Meta Announces New Ad Options for Facebook Reels Ahead of the Holiday Push

Some new ad considerations for Facebook Reels.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2023

Meta Experiments With Comment Filter to Prioritize Verified Users

Could Meta be looking to give paying users more exposure benefits?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2023

Meta Publishes New Guide to Its AI-Driven Advantage+ Ad Campaigns

The guide provides a valuable overview of Meta's Advantage+ campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2023

Meta Expands Roll Out of Generative AI Features for Ad Creation

Meta’s new generative AI tools are coming to Meta Ads Manager.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2023

New Report Shows Referral Traffic From Facebook and X Continues to Decline

Seeing declines in your social traffic numbers? You’re definitely not alone.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2023

Meta Proposes $14 per Month Charge for Ad-Free Facebook

How much would you pay for an ad-free Facebook or Instagram?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2023

Meta Launches Verification for Businesses in New Zealand

Meta’s expanding its paid verification package to businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2023

Meta Publishes New Report on Evolving Consumption Shifts, and What Marketers Need To Consider

Some interesting insights into evolving discovery and consumption habits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2023