Meta Announces New Teen Safety Tools, Including Updated Parental Oversight and Messaging Controls

New oversight and time management controls for younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2023

Meta Re-Affirms Plan to Ban News Content in Canada in Response to Proposed Online News Act

Meta has repeatedly noted that it would be forced to ban news content if the bill is passed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2023

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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

5 Tips for Maximizing Your Instagram Broadcast Channel [Infographic]

Have you considered the opportunities of Instagram's Channels option?

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2023

Instagram Will Now Allow Users to Download Publicly Posted Reels Content

Another way to enable broader sharing of Reels content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2023

Meta Expands Reels Ad Options, Adds Simplified Music Tool for Reels Promotions

Some new considerations for Reels promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2023

Instagram Expands Broadcast Channels to All Creators, Tests New Channel Options

But is broadcast messaging what people really want in their DM inbox?

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2023

Meta and Microsoft Join New Framework on Responsible AI Use

The group aims to establish broader industry regulation on generative AI usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2023

Meta Implements New Updates for EU Advertisers, In Line with Evolving Requirements

The new requirements are in line with the evolving Digital Services Act.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2023

Instagram Adds New Option to Include Music Tracks in Notes

Instagram's like: 'We do music too, see...'

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2023

Meta’s Twitter Alternative is Coming Soon, According to a New Internal Briefing on the App

Instagram's reps are in talks with various celebrities about joining the app - including Oprah and the Dalai Lama.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2023

New Report Suggests Instagram Has Become a Key Facilitator of Pedophile Networks

The disturbing report highlights significant flaws in Meta's detection systems. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2023

Meta Expands Meta Verified Paid Checkmark Subscription Program to Indian Users

Meta is bringing paid blue checkmarks to its biggest user market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2023

Meta’s Oversight Board Shares its Annual Report, Highlighting the Value of Independent Assessment

Meta's Oversight Board experiment shows a potential way forward for broader scale social platform regulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2023

Meta Shares New Tips to Maximize Ad Campaign Performance

The tips are based on Meta's 'Performance 5' framework.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2023

Instagram Tests New AI Chatbot Experience in DMs

With more conversation on the app switching to DMs, generative AI could help expand messaging options and address usage behaviors. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2023

Meta Tests Removal of Canadian News Content in Response to Proposed Online News Act

The proposal would force Meta to pay for news links shared in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2023

Meta’s Twitter Alternative App Gets its Own Icon as it Moves Closer to Launch

Will this be a serious challenger to Twitter?

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2023

Instagram Shares New Explainer on How its Feed, Reels and Stories Algorithms Work

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has provided an in-depth overview of its various ranking systems. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2023

An Overview of Instagram Ad Formats [Infographic]

A handy overview of your various IG ad options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2023

Meta Shares New Insights into Video Ad Performance [Infographic]

The study conducted with Nielsen showcases the performance of Meta's video formats, including Reels and short clips. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2023

Instagram Adds Search Ads Placement into its Marketing API

Another way to expand your Instagram promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2023

Meta Adds Enhanced Voice Controls for Ray Ban Stories

But they're not AR-enabled just yet...

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2023

Meta Staff Raise Concerns About the Impacts of Staff Cuts, as Ad Buyers Report Ongoing Problems

With Meta preparing its next round of cuts, cracks are starting to appear in its systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2023

Meta’s Twitter Competitor App Is Set to be Launched Some Time Next Month

The new app could quickly become a competitor for real-time updates. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2023

Meta Provides New Insights into Content Removals and Government Requests

A look at Meta's enforcement actions, and the latest trends in its data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2023