Meta’s Past Experiences Cast Doubt on Musk’s ‘Everything App’ Plan

While Elon Musk’s wants to build an ‘everything app,’ Meta’s attempts at the same have repeatedly fallen short.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2024

Meta Seeks To Ease Tensions With Trump While Outlining Election Integrity Efforts

Meta’s looking to appease Trump’s concerns with its political efforts. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2024

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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

Meta Implements New Requirements for Financial Services Ads in Australia

The requirements aim to address the rise of “celeb-bait” scams. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2024

Meta Shares Insight Into the Performance of Its AI-Based Ad Elements

Its AI ad tools are driving return on ad spend and conversions for advertisers, Meta reported. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2024

Instagram Launches ‘Collage’ Option for Stories

A new visual composition option for your Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 26, 2024

Social Platforms Are Running Disruptive Promotions for Their Own Products

Social platforms are running some big in-stream promotions for their own products this year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 26, 2024

Where Each of the Big Social Platform Stands on External Links

Are links being throttled on all of the big social apps?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2024

Instagram Adds New Stickers, Location Sharing in DMs

New IG updates for the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2024

Instagram Tests New Placement of the DM Button in the Main UI

Instagram's been testing the relocation of the DM icon for months.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2024

Meta Outlines Its Efforts to Combat ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams

Meta's also provided some tips on how to avoid scams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2024

Instagram Will Soon Let Users Reset Recommendations In-Stream

Soon, you'll be able to ask IG to forget what it knows about your interests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2024

Instagram Tests AI Profile Image and Sticker Generation Tools

More generative AI tools are coming to Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2024

Instagram Is Developing More DM Filter Options for Creators

Instagram's looking to make it easier for big creators to capitalize on DM requests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2024

Instagram Moves Stories Highlights to Their Own Tab

An update to your IG profile display.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2024

Instagram Makes It Easier To Remove Inactive Profiles From Your Audience

An easy way to clean up your IG audience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2024

Instagram Is Removing the Option To Follow Hashtags

Does this mean that hashtags are no longer important?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2024

Research Highlights Social Media Usage Trends in 2024

The latest social media usage insights from the team at Pew Research. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2024

Meta Announces More Changes to Its Ad-Free Subscription in EU

Meta's been working to meet changing EU requirements on the offering.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2024

Instagram Says It Does Not Reduce the Reach of Sponsored Content

IG chief Adam Mosseri says that this does not happen. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Meta Announces New VR Education Partnerships

Meta's making a push to bring VR tools into classrooms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Instagram’s Testing Simplified AI Profile Image Generation

Soon, you'll be able to easily update your IG profile image with an AI-generated depiction.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Meta’s Updating Its Terms of Service With Clarified Wording Around Misuse

The latest updates to Meta's terms and usage agreements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

Meta Opens Retail Pop-up in Los Angeles to Showcase Its Smart Glasses

Meta's looking to sell more Ray Bans this Christmas.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024

How Will Trump’s Second Term Impact Social Media Companies?

Here's a look at what Trump has said about social media platforms during the campaign. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024

26 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2025

Wanna know what's coming into view on the social media horizon?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024