Instagram Provides New Stories Engagement Options With Custom ‘Add Yours’ Templates

A new way to encourage viral sharing trends in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2023

Instagram’s Testing the Capacity To Add Notes To Feed Posts

Instagram's keen to squeeze all the engagement value that it can out of Notes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2023

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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 Adds Options to Simplify Live-Streaming via Third-Party Tools

You can now go live via a separate app using a stream key.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2023

Instagram Adds New Anti-Spam Measures, Including Improved Engagement Filtering Tools

New tools to help save you time in filtering our spam and junk engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2023

Instagram Adds Looping Video to Notes, New Note Reply Options

Notes has proven popular among younger users, a key audience that IG wants to keep engaged.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2023

Social Platforms Continue To Explore Enclosed Group Sharing Options

Social media engagement is moving into more private spaces, which the platforms are now looking to better facilitate.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2023

Threads Adds Separate Link URL To Help Track Referral Traffic

This is set to become an increasingly important signifier.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2023

Instagram Launches New ‘Close Friends Only’ Podcast to Showcase Celebrity Users

The first episode features Ice Spice in conversation with Doja Cat. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2023

Meta Launches Roll-Out of End-To-End Encryption by Default on Messenger

Default encryption finally comes to Messenger after five years of development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2023

Meta Adds More Generative AI Elements, Including Post Prompts and Image Creation In-Stream

A heap of new generative AI features are coming to Facebook and IG. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2023

Instagram Tests New ‘Hype’ Option To Encourage Engagement With Stories

A new way to encourage engagement within Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2023

Meta To Remove Cross-App Messaging Between Facebook and Instagram

The updates seems to run counter to Meta's broader messaging integration plan. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2023

Meta Faces $600M Fine in Europe Over Possible Data Protection Laws Violations

Evolving EU privacy laws continue to prompt challenges based on specifics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2023

Instagram Provides Future Trend Predictions in ‘2024 Trend Talk’

Some handy insights for your strategic planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2023

Instagram Chief Offers Insight Into Threads Content Ranking

The Threads team is looking to take a different approach to content ranking in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2023

Meta Faces New Questions Over the Distribution of CSAM Material in Its Apps

EU regulators have called on Meta to outline how it's working to address CSAM content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2023

Meta Highlights Key Platform Manipulation Trends in Latest ‘Adversarial Threat Report’

Meta says that it's seeing more activity from China-based groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2023

Meta Publishes New Guide on How To Maximize Post-Holiday Promotions

The guide provides some handy tips on how to maximize your post-Christmas promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2023

Meta Outlines Key Focus Areas in Election Safety Ahead of Coming Polls

Meta's dedicated huge resources into its broader efforts to combat platform manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2023

Meta Faces New Scrutiny Over Claims Youngsters Are Exposed To Harmful Content

A new filing on behalf of 33 U.S. states alleges that Meta has misrepresented its moderation and safety performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 27, 2023

Instagram Enables All Users To Download Publicly Posted Reels Clips

Expect to see more IG logos in TikTok clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2023

Meta Launches Collaborative Legal Action With Louboutin Targeting Counterfeit Sellers

A new step-up in Meta's enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2023

Meta Previews New Generative AI Tools To Facilitate Video and Image Creation From Text Prompts

The new tools could facilitate a range of new creation opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023

Instagram Is Retiring Its Guides Posting Option Next Month

No further guidance from Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023

Instagram Launches New Creation Tools for Reels and Stories

Meta continues to add more creator tools ahead of the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023