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

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Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

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

By Social Media Today staff

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

Facebook Officially Launches Test of Option to Share Instagram Reels to Facebook

Facebook is looking to ramp up its push against TikTok with a new test to share Reels clips to Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2021

How to Utilize Your Instagram Profile at Every Stage of Your Sales Funnel

Instagram is a powerful marketing tool, especially when you use the platform to its fullest potential. 

By Ann Smarty • March 8, 2021

Instagram Says That it's Exploring Options That Would Enable Users to Hide Like Counts if They Choose

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that the platform is looking at several options around the display of post likes. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2021

Facebook Announces New Features for International Women's Day, Including Multi-Participant IG Live Streams

Facebook has announced a range of new features for International Women's Day, including multi-participant IG Live broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2021

Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok Add New Support Initiatives for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok have all announced new tools and resources to assist users as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2021

21 Instagram Facts for 2021 [Infographic]

This infographic outlines a range of key usage stats and trend insights for your Instagram planning. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2021

Facebook Provides Tips on How to Create Effective Instagram Reels Content

Looking to get into Instagram Reels for your business? Facebook has provided some pointers on creating effective Reels content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2021