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

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

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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

Instagram Unveils Annual ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ Listing

The listing showcases some of the top emerging creative talent in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2024

Instagram Experiments With Reels Performance Tips In-Stream

The notes explain why a Reel is performing well. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2024

Meta Experiments With Facial Recognition for Security Purposes

Meta’s taking a risk by wading into facial recognition once again. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

Meta May Make It Easier to Customize AI Chats

You’ll be able to see a listing of things that Meta AI knows about you.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 21, 2024

IG Chief Recommends Posting Carousels To Improve Reach

Carousels provide more opportunity for reach, according to IG chief Adam Mosseri.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2024

Meta Announces a New Round of Job Cuts

Meta continues to reassess its efficiency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2024

Meta Announces New Measures to Combat Sextortion Scammers

Sextortion reports have increased by 300% in the last three years.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2024

Instagram Tests a New Way To Keep Tabs on Shared Content

A handy way to keep tabs on what you've engaged with in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2024

Instagram Launches New Profile Cards

Instagram’s new profile cards include updated QR codes for connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2024

Meta Continues to Misstep With Its AI Tools

Meta keeps coming up with bad ways to use its AI tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2024

Instagram and TikTok Remain the Most Popular Social Apps Among Teens

New insights into teen social media usage habits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2024

Meta Launches Updated Brand Safety Controls

Enhanced ad placement options from Meta.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2024

Meta Tests Improved Instagram to Threads Crossposting

The move would help to streamline post sharing between the apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2024

Meta Shares New Insights Into Its AI-Based ‘Advantage’ Ad Suite

Insights to inform your Meta campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2024

Instagram Tests WhatsApp Sticker To Facilitate DM Connection

A handy way to drive DM connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2024

Meta Expands Its AI Chatbot Availability

Meta AI is coming to a search bar near you.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2024

Meta Announces Image Animation and Video Expansion Tools at Advertising Week

Some new AI options for your Facebook and IG campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2024

What Do Instagram Influencers Think about AI [Infographic]

Current social media AI chatbots rarely go beyond discovery. Here’s what influencers think about the emerging tech. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2024

Meta Shares Reels Ad Tips Ahead of Holiday Push

Half of all time spent on Instagram is on watching Reels, pointing to the potential promotional impact of ads in this space. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2024