Meta Shares Tips on How To Avoid Financial Scams Online

Meta's provided some new tips and pointers to help people avoid financial scams in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2025

Instagram Launches First Official Use of Unlockable Reels

The option will enable you to lock your Reels with a secret code.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2025

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

By Social Media Today staff

Meta Announces 2025 ‘Conversations’ Messaging Conference

Meta will share its latest messaging innovations, including new business elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2025

Meta Outlines Various Ad Measurement Solutions

A handy overview of Meta's ad measurement solutions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2025

Meta’s AI Chatbot Reawakens Concerns About Data Tracking

Personalization generally comes at the cost of privacy. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2025

Meta Provides Guidance for Advertisers Based on Latest Engagement Trends

Some recommendations for your Meta promotions based on the latest engagement trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2025

Meta Continues To Solidify Its Core Business in Q1

The latest performance update from Meta shows a rise in users and ad revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2025

Zuckerberg Discusses AI Bot Profiles and the Potential for AI Companionship

Zuckerberg has addressed the potential for AI bot profiles in social apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2025

Threads Is Prompting Users to Cross-Post to Instagram

A new way to help cross-promote Threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2025

Instagram May Soon Enable Custom Colors for Notes

Instagram is internally testing a new option to customize your inbox Notes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2025

Meta Updates Dynamic Labels for Advantage+ Catalog Ads

A new consideration for your Advantage+ ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2025

Meta Hit With Another Big Fine in Europe Over DMA Breaches

Meta will be looking to push back against the latest EU penalty. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2025

Meta Verified Looks To Drive Take Up Among Brands With New Elements

Meta will start warning users not to trust non-verified profiles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2025

Meta Highlights Improving Performance of Its AI-Powered Ad Campaigns

Some new stats on the improving performance of Meta’s AI ad tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2025

Instagram Launches Video Editing App

Edits is intended to be the platform's answer to CapCut.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2025

A Guide to Reels Ads [Infographic]

Some handy pointers for your Reels promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2025

Instagram Implements Expanded AI Age Checking, New Parent Prompts

Expanded age checking from Meta as it looks to advance its AI age verification process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2025

Instagram Experiments With Collaborative Stories Feature

“Storylines” would enable users to add to a collective event Story.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2025

Instagram Launches ‘Blend’ Reels Sharing Feature

A new way to encourage engagement around Reels content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2025

Instagram Tests New Sorting Filters for Reels Feed

Some new ways to find the most recent and relevant Reels clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2025

Meta Shares Tips on How To Maximize Click-To-Message Ads

Some pointers for your click-to-message promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2025

Did Meta Allow TikTok To Grow in Order To Dilute the FTC’s Antitrust Case?

As Meta heads to trial, it’s interesting to look at the timeline of TikTok’s relative U.S. growth.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2025

Meta Begins Training Its AI Tools on EU User Data

Meta’s been battling EU regulations to enable expanded AI training.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2025

FTC Antitrust Case Against Meta Heads to Trial This Week

If the FTC wins, it’ll have major ramifications for the entire social media industry.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2025

Meta Shares Insight Into How Brands Can Connect With Gen Z Audiences

New insights on how to maximize your connection with Gen Z consumers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2025