Instagram Will Now Let You Highlight Post Replies in Stories

A new way to highlight top replies to your IG posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2023

Meta Launches Initial Test of Read Receipts Opt-Out in DMs

Now, you can just not let people know that you've seen their DM.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 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 Joins Initiative To Expand the Detection and Enforcement of Child Abuse Content

Project Lantern will see tech platforms working together to improve their collective process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2023

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

Instagram Adds Song Lyrics Display in Reels Clips

Now, you can display song lyrics in your Reels clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2023

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

Instagram Expands Marketing API To Facilitate Product Tagging via Third Party Apps

The update will give you more options for managing your IG promotions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2023

Meta Experiments With Custom AI Chatbot Creation In-Stream

Meta's developing a new process that would enable users to create a custom AI chatbot.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 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

Instagram Tests Collaborative Carousel Posts

Instagram continues to experiment with more intimate group sharing options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 27, 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

Instagram Makes Reminder Ads Available for Stories Placement

More ways to raise awareness of coming events/launches.

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

Instagram Adds Looping Video Clips in Notes

The option could make your Notes stand out in stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2023

Instagram Tests New ‘Nearby’ Feed for Stories

The new feed could help to highlight local businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 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

Instagram Tests a Dedicated Content Feed From ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts

Though why users would want it is not so clear.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2023

Instagram Will Enable You to Create Stickers from Entities in Your Photos

A handy new option to create custom stickers for your Reels and Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2023

Instagram Adds Polls in Comment Streams on Feed Posts and Reels

Polls have proven to be a popular option for eliciting audience engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2023

Threads Adds Instagram Profile Tags, Providing More Interconnection Between Apps

A new way to tag IG users on Threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 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