Meta Shares Insights into its Reporting and Safety Tools in New Video Series

Some key tips for those looking to stay safe, or keep their friends and relatives safe, online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

Instagram's Removed In-Stream Video Ad Placements from its Advertising Options

The move could be another step towards Instagram's next evolution.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

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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 Reiterates the Value of Personalized Ad Tracking in New Ad Campaign

The campaign highlights how personalized ads have helped people find relevant small business offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2022

Instagram Publishes New Guide for SMBs to Highlight Key Marketing Opportunities in the App

The 8-page guide provides a range of tips and pointers on various Instagram business functionalities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2022

Instagram Updates Reels Editing Tools to Make it Easier to Re-Order and Edit Clips

The new editing options will make it easier to create more engaging Reels clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2022

Instagram Adds New Messaging Features, Including Quick Replies, Music Sharing and New Chat Themes

Instagram's looking to prompt more DM sharing with a range of new upgrades.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2022

Instagram Adds New Prompts to Help Raise Support for Charitable Causes

The new prompts will make it easier for interested users to show their support for selected charities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2022

New Data Transfer Agreement Will Ensure That Facebook and Instagram Remain Operational in Europe

After reports that Meta may be forced to leave the EU, a new agreement in principle has been reached to secure transatlantic data flows.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2022

Instagram's Testing a New, Full-Screen Main Feed of Feed Posts, Stories and Reels Content

The change would see all of your IG content displayed in a single, full-screen presentation flow.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2022

MGM Resorts Provides Insights into its Social Media Marketing Strategy

The latest video in Meta's ad tips series looks at how MGM utilizes Facebook and Instagram for promotion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2022

Instagram Launches Algorithm-Free Feed Sorting Options to All Users

Will this address all of your Instagram problems and concerns? 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2022

Meta Renames its Ad Automation Tools to Clarify the Purpose of Each Element

The 'Meta Advantage' suite will cover all aspects of Meta's ad automation processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2022

Instagram Will Enable All Users to Tag Products in Feed Posts

The expanded product tagging options will help Instagram build its eCommerce use case.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2022

Instagram Tests New 'Scheduled' Sticker for Stories to Remind Your Audience of Upcoming Events

The sticker provides another way to re-promote and re-share your upcoming events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2022

Instagram Launches 'Black Perspectives' Program to Highlight Black Creators in the UK

The program aims to provide more support for creators from marginalized communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

Meta Partners with Zefr to Improve its Advertiser Safety Tools

The partnership will help to improve Meta's ad placement tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2022

Meta Adds New Parental Control Elements for Instagram and VR

Meta's adding more ways for parents to supervise their child's usage of Instagram and VR.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2022

Meta Shares Facebook & Instagram Live Video Tips from Creators [Infographic]

In a recent blog post, Meta shares how three beauty and lifestyle content creators are using live streaming on Facebook and Instagram to drive more engagement.

By Emma Wiltshire • March 15, 2022

Instagram Launches New Moderator Option for IG Live Streams

Now, broadcasters will be able to assign a moderator to help manage their streams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2022

Instagram Stats that Every Social Media Manager Should Know [Infographic]

A collection of insights into Instagram's huge audience and usage trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2022

Instagram Launches New Creator Lab to Help Creators Maximize their On-Platform Performance

The new Creator Lab includes a range of insights and tips from established Instagram creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2022

Meta Announces New Features and Insights for International Women's Day

Meta's discussion on female contributions to the metaverse provides some interesting insight into its ongoing development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 8, 2022

Instagram Launches Updated Creator Tags to Provide More Credit for Content Contributors

The new tags will provide more opportunity to highlight the contributions of collaborators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2022

Instagram Has Removed its Separate Boomerang and Hyperlapse Apps from App Stores

The change appears to be the next step in the broader integration of Instagram's functions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2022

Meta Expands Test of New Removal Alerts Which Let Users Know When Automated Detection Was used

The new alerts will provide more context as to why, and how, a post was detected and removed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 2, 2022