In response to user feedback, Instagram’s Threads will now let users turn off automatic sharing of their Threads posts to other apps, including Instagram and Facebook — a move that had not gone down well with Threads users. Continue reading
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Meta Announces Updates for Lead Gen Campaigns Ahead of Holiday Push
Meta to announce a range of new ad updates for lead-based campaigns, in order to help you gather more direct contacts with your seasonal campaigns. Continue reading
Snapchat Announces New AR Creation Elements at Lens Fest 2023
Snapchat has announced some new AR features at its Lens Fest 2023 event, where it showcased the latest AR innovations and updates on the platform, as it works to build on its already significant AR presence. Continue reading
X Launches Timestamp Links for Video Uploads
X has added a new way to help users navigate longer videos in the app, with uploaders now able to add timestamp links to their attached clips. Continue reading
LinkedIn Says Past Carousel Posts Will Be Deleted Next Month
A quick reminder: LinkedIn is getting rid of carousel posts, profile videos, and its in-image linking option shortly, which, evidently, will also result in the removal of previously posted carousels, and the de-activation of in-image links. Continue reading
X Adds New Live Stream Chat Display for Gaming Streamers
A thing that concerns me about Elon Musk’s vision for X is that he doesn’t seem entirely realistic about the platform’s current state, which doesn’t bode well for its future development. Continue reading
LinkedIn Adds Relationship Management Elements to Sales Navigator
LinkedIn continues to double, and triple-down on AI, this time in its Sales Navigator platform, with two new additions designed to help marketers hone in on more viable prospects. Continue reading
Meta and Amazon Team up on New In-App Shopping Feature on Facebook & Instagram
Meta may have abandoned its efforts around live shopping on Facebook and Instagram, but the social networking company still believes in its apps’ potential as a shopping platform. Continue reading
Meta Outlines New Rules on the Use of AI-Generated Content in Political Ads
After updating its terms around the use of AI in political ads earlier this week, Meta has now clarified its stance, with a new set of rules around the use of generative AI in certain promotions. Continue reading
Instagram Will Now Let You Highlight Post Replies in Stories
Instagram has added another new interaction option, this time via a new way to share post replies to IG Stories, which could help to drive more community engagement. Continue reading