Meta Announces New Program To Share Data With Academic Researchers

The new program marks a significant development in Meta's data research process. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2024

Meta Loses Data Scraping Case, Highlighting the Need For Clarified Regulation in a Social Media Context

Meta had sought to stop a business from scraping publicly available Facebook and IG user data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2024

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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

Instagram Launches Live Test of New Flipside Alternative Engagement Space

A new private sharing option on IG. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2024

Instagram Now Lets You Opt-Out of Read Receipts for DMs

Now, you can reduce some of the angst around your slow DM replies.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2024

Meta Launches New Teen Safety Measures To Limit Unwanted DM Contact

More protections for teens, and more assurance for parents.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2024

Meta Looks To Get More Advertisers Utilizing Targeting Automation With API Update

Meta's pushing more marketers towards its Advantage automated ad targeting options. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2024

Meta Adds New Brand Protection Tools, Including Improved Product Image Matching Processes

Meta's looking to solidify its IP detection and protection tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2024

The Upshot for Marketers as Social Media Platforms Evolve in 2024

How to excel in 2024 on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat and Pinterest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2024

Instagram Tests New Group Chat Conversation Starters in Notes

New updates for Notes, which is everyone’s favorite.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2024

EU Users Will Soon Have the Option To Separate Their Facebook and IG Accounts

The next stage of the EU's data privacy regulations come into effect in March. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2024

Instagram Launches Nighttime Nudges To Get Teens To Shut It Down for the Night

Another measure to help protect teen users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2024

Instagram Enables Users To Create Custom Sticker From Still Image Posts

A new way to create custom visuals based on existing posts in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2024

DoubleVerify Expands Assurance Partnership With Meta

More assurance options for Facebook and IG advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2024

Meta Launches Tools To Facilitate Links Between Talent and Talent Managers

The new tools will make it easier for talent agencies to manage Facebook and IG creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2024

You Can Now Cancel In-Progress Stories Uploads on Instagram

This could be a handy update for social media managers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2024

Meta To Remove More Detailed Targeting Options for Ad Campaigns

More changes to your Facebook ad targeting options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2024

Meta’s New Disclosure Requirements for Digitally Altered Ad Content Are Now in Effect

Meta's looking to get ahead of an expected flood of generative AI content in the U.S. election race.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2024

Instagram Tests Option To Create Stories for Friends

A new way to collaborate on Stories content?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2024

Instagram Implements New Protections for Teen Users

New protections for younger users, based on advice from experts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2024

Meta Files Motion To Stop the FTC From Implementing User Data Restrictions

Meta's fighting the FTC's effort to restrict the company's use of user data, specifically for teen users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 8, 2024

Instagram Experiments With New Public ‘Collections’ Feature on Profiles

Instagram's developing more ways to highlight your interests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2024

Instagram Continues To Test Ways To Use Notes

Instagram's seemingly trying out Notes everywhere it can, as the feature has been popular with younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2023

Report Finds Facebook and IG Reels Outperform TikTok Clips in Driving Views

The latest insights from Emplifi show that Reels are driving big reach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2023

Instagram Adds Option To Stop Visitors From Expanding Your Profile Image

Now you can stop creepers from getting a good look at your image.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2023

75 Instagram Reels Ideas [Infographic]

A few prompts to help spark your Reels content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2023