Instagram Makes It Easier To Remove Inactive Profiles From Your Audience

An easy way to clean up your IG audience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2024

Instagram Is Removing the Option To Follow Hashtags

Does this mean that hashtags are no longer important?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2024

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

By Social Media Today staff

Research Highlights Social Media Usage Trends in 2024

The latest social media usage insights from the team at Pew Research. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2024

Meta Announces More Changes to Its Ad-Free Subscription in EU

Meta's been working to meet changing EU requirements on the offering.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2024

Instagram Says It Does Not Reduce the Reach of Sponsored Content

IG chief Adam Mosseri says that this does not happen. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Meta Announces New VR Education Partnerships

Meta's making a push to bring VR tools into classrooms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Instagram’s Testing Simplified AI Profile Image Generation

Soon, you'll be able to easily update your IG profile image with an AI-generated depiction.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Meta’s Updating Its Terms of Service With Clarified Wording Around Misuse

The latest updates to Meta's terms and usage agreements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Meta Opens Retail Pop-up in Los Angeles to Showcase Its Smart Glasses

Meta's looking to sell more Ray Bans this Christmas.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024

How Will Trump’s Second Term Impact Social Media Companies?

Here's a look at what Trump has said about social media platforms during the campaign. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024

26 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2025

Wanna know what's coming into view on the social media horizon?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024

Instagram Expands Boosting To Include More Post Types

Expanded boosting options on IG.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2024

Meta’s Rolling out More Variable Ad Display Options

Meta's "Flexible Media" option will give it more ways to show your ads. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2024

Meta Extends Political Ads Blackout Beyond Election Period

Meta's looking to limit angst related to the U.S. election. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2024

Instagram Has More Users Than Facebook in the EU

Instagram's adding EU users, as Facebook sees a slight decline.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2024

Meta’s Developing an AI System To Detect Teens Lying About Their Age

The system will use advanced measures to determine user age.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2024

Can Meta Really Avoid Political Content?

Meta's anti-politics stance may not be sustainable long-term. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2024

Instagram Adds DM Filters to Assist Creators

This could make it easier for creators to stay across their DM queries.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2024

Meta Posts Strong Revenue Result in Q3

The latest performance update from Zuckerberg's social media behemoth. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2024

Meta Is Developing a Search Engine to Power Its AI Chatbot

Reports indicate the company wants to reduce its reliance on search data from Microsoft’s Bing and Google at a time when all three are battling for AI supremacy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 28, 2024

Instagram Downgrades Video Quality for Less Viewed Clips

Instagram utilizes variable playback quality based on post engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 2024

Instagram Announces Halloween-Themed Activations

Some new options to spookify your IG chats and Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2024

Instagram Says Including Your Own Logo on a Reel Is Fine

IG's chief has clarified how the appearance of brand logos impacts reach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2024

Is Meta’s Anti-Politics Stance a Sustainable Strategy?

Users are expressing frustration over Meta’s anti-politics stance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2024

Meta Shares Ad Creation Tips at Restaurants Summit

Some valuable notes from Meta’s ads team.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2024