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

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

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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

Meta Announces Coming Reels Editing Tools and India Showcase Event

Some handy new editing tools are coming to your Reels toolset.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2023

Meta Expands ‘Meta Verified’ Verification Subscription Program to Users in the UK

UK users will now get their chance to buy themselves a blue tick on Facebook and IG.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2023

Third-Party Platforms Will Soon be Able to Provide Instagram Stories Scheduling

In good news for social media managers, Meta has updated its Instagram Graph API to enable third-party posting capability.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2023

Instagram Adds GIFs in Comments

A long-awaited update for IG.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2023

Instagram Adds Broadcast Channel Guests to Provide More Content Options

The new option will enable you to add a second voice to your broadcast chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2023

Meta Outlines Its Evolving AI Ad Targeting Process, Which Is Improving Ad Performance

Meta's ad systems are improving through the use of more advanced automated targeting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2023

Meta Begins Testing Generative AI Elements for Facebook and Instagram Ads

Meta's looking to further align its tools with the generative AI shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2023

New Report Highlights the Best Times to Post to Social Platforms in 2023

Sprout Social has published its annual overview of the most engaging times to post.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2023

Meta Expands Reels Monetization to More Creators, Updates Payout Process

Meta's improving its payout process for Reels ads, which will enable more creators to make money from their clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2023

Scammers are Using Verified Accounts on Facebook and Instagram to Dupe Users

Be wary of a new wave of Facebook and IG scammers posting from verified accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2023