Child Health Experts Call on Facebook to Abandon Plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'

A group of child health experts have called on Facebook to abandon any plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Adds Scheduling for Stories, New Ad and Business Discovery Options

Facebook has launched some new business tools, including Stories scheduling.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

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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 Provides Tips on How Brands Can Utilize UGC [Infographic]

Instagram has provided some tips on how brands can make best use of user-generated content on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2021

Instagram Will Enable Users to Choose Whether They Want to Hide Post Like Counts in New Test

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has announced a new test that will enable users to choose whether they want to hide post like counts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2021

Facebook Provides Audience Connection Tips in Latest 'Social Skills' Video

Facebook's latest 'Social Skills' video looks at how to learn from your audience in order to adapt your social marketing strategy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2021

Instagram Provides Handy Navigation Tips to Streamline Your Usage of the App

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has provided some tips on how to use the app's various navigation shortcuts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2021

Facebook Launches New Stickers to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Facebook is looking to do its part to encourage take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine with new stickers to prompt participation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Facebook Adds New Features to Help Users Celebrate Ramadan

Facebook has launched a range of new tools to help users connect around Ramadan.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2021

Facebook Adds New Visual Prompts to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccine Take-Up

Facebook has added new stickers on both Facebook and Instagram to encourage COVID-19 vaccine take-up among users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2021

Instagram Officially Launches TikTok-Like Remix Option for Reels

After it was recently spotted in testing, Instagram has now officially launched its new Remix option for Reels.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2021

Instagram Expands IGTV Ads to the UK and Australia

Instagram is expanding IGTV ads to creators in the UK and Australia as it continues to add more revenue-share tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 29, 2021

Instagram's 'Remix' Option for Reels is Now Being Tested with Selected Users

Instagram is now testing its 'remix' option for Reels with selected users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

New Study Looks at Instagram Engagement Rates, Based on Analysis of 102 Million Business Posts [Infographic]

The team from SocialInsider analyzed 102 million Instagram business posts to get a sense of the latest engagement benchmarks.

By Adina Jipa • March 25, 2021

Instagram's Testing New Quick Reply Stickers to Stories

Instagram is testing a new range of quick reply options for Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Instagram Announces That Stories Drafts are Coming Soon

Instagram's adding a new option to save your Stories as drafts to be posted at a later stage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Adds New Tools to Enable Content Creators and IP Holders to Detect and Report Violations

Facebook is providing content creators and IP holders with new tools to detect and claim rights over copyrighted content violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Instagram Tests New Labels to Show When a Feed Post is Re-Shared to Stories

Instagram is testing a new option that would highlight when feed posts have been re-shared to Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2021

Facebook is Reportedly Working on a Kids Version of Instagram

Instagram is reportedly working on a separate version of the app for users under 13.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Facebook Launches New 'Social Skills' Business Tips Video Series

Facebook has launched a new, seven-part video series which will see a range of business owners share their top social media marketing tips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2021

Instagram Adds New Tools to Protect Younger Users, New Safety Guide for Parents

Instagram is adding a range of new tools to help protect younger users from unwanted adult attention in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2021

Facebook Launches New Tools to Help Boost the Global COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

Facebook has launched a new effort to help maximize take-up of the COVID-19 vaccination, and get us back to normal life as soon as possible.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 15, 2021

Can Facebook Work Out How to Slow the Momentum of TikTok?

Can Facebook work out how to slow TikTok's momentum in order to avoid losing touch with younger audiences?

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 14, 2021

Instagram Adds New, Custom Stickers Celebrating Women in Tech for Pi Day

Instagram has added a new set of custom stickers to celebrate women in tech and science for Pi Day.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 12, 2021

Instagram Launches Revised Instagram Lite App in 170 Regions

Instagram has launched its revised Instagram Lite app in 170 regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2021

Instagram Tests New Auto-Captions Option for Instagram Stories

Instagram is testing a handy new automated closed captions sticker for IG Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2021