Meta Expands Support for Third-Party Ad Placement Blocklists

The expansion will give advertisers more control over their Facebook and IG ad placements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2025

Meta Warns Users Its AI Systems Will Scan DMs When Prompted

A new warning prompt could spook a lot of Meta DM users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2025

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

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Meta Boosts Warnings About Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Now is the time to be aware of scammers looking to prey on lonely hearts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2025

Meta Launches Digital Safety Program for Middle Schoolers

A new safety education initiative which aims to raise awareness of online threats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 11, 2025

Meta Initiates Layoffs To Realign Its Focus Around AI Development

Meta's culling staff while also hiring more machine learning engineers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2025

Meta Reforms Safety Process To Streamline AI Development

Meta's looking to reduce the capacity for privacy and safety concerns to impede projects. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2025

Meta Rolls Out Updates to Advantage+ AI Ad Targeting Tools

Among other new options, AI optimization via Advantage+ will now be available for all campaign elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2025

Meta Outlines Improved AI Transparency Disclosures

Meta continues to update its AI detection and disclosure measures.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 4, 2025

What Social Media Marketers Need To Know for 2025

Key insights for marketers planning social media strategies at a time of upheaval.

By Chantal Tode • Jan. 30, 2025

Meta Posts Solid Results in Its Q4 and Full-Year Update

Meta continues to go from strength to strength.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2025

Meta Challenges $840M EU Antitrust Penalty

Meta's also hoping that the Trump administration will offer help in such cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2025

Meta Updates Audience Targeting Options for Advantage+ Catalog Ads

Changes to your targeting options for Meta's automated ad campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2025

Meta Outlines Evolving Protections for Data Privacy Day

Meta's provided an overview of the various security measures it now has place.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 28, 2025

Meta Announces New Personalization Elements for Meta AI

Meta will now incorporate more personal preferences into its AI tool. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2025

Meta Looks To Lure TikTok Creators With New Bonus Program

Meta's making a pitch to TikTok creators amid uncertainty around the app's future.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2025

Meta Says Community Notes Will Not Be Displayed on Paid Ads

Meta's looking to take a different approach than X has with its crowdsourced fact-checks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2025

Meta Implements First Elements of Community Notes

A Community Notes feature is arriving for Facebook and IG — but will this be an effective way to dispel misinformation?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2025

Everything You Need To Know About Meta’s Change in Content Rules

Why is Meta changing its approach to political content? A look at the full scope of the announced changes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2025

Zuckerberg Provides More Context on Meta’s Moderation Shift

Why is Meta getting rid of fact-checks? Zuckerberg has provided some additional insight.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2025

Meta Tests eBay Listings in Facebook Marketplace

Meta's exploring options to align with EU antitrust regulations. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2025

Will Meta’s Revised Approach to Moderation Impact Its Ad Business?

Meta loosened its rules around what users can write in posts. How will that play out for brand safety and ad sales?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2025

Meta Is Generating Images of Users to Spark More Interest in Its AI Tools

Meta AI will now come up with image generations for you, based on your selfie.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2025

Meta Is Getting Rid of Fact-Checks and Switching to Community Notes

In a major shift for the company, Meta will now allow more political discussion in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2025

Meta Appoints New Board Members, Including UFC Chief Dana White

White has been a prominent supporter of incoming President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2025

Meta Appoints New Public Policy Team To Align With Trump Administration

Meta has appointed two Republicans to its public policy leadership team.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2025