Meta just released multiple updates to Meta AI which brings advanced image generation and editing capabilities directly to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp feeds, plus availability in more countries and languages. New Meta AI Creative Tools Meta AI is bringing AI generated and AI Edited photography that can be generated at the moment a user is … Read more
In a recent Instagram Reel, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, revealed a top signal the platform uses to rank content: sends per reach. This metric measures the number of people who share a post with friends through direct messages (DMs) relative to the total number of viewers. Mosseri advises creating content people want to … Read more
Meta announced an update to its AI labeling policy, expanding its definition of “manipulated media” to go beyond AI-generated videos, to now include deceptive audio and images on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. An important feature of the new policy is it’s sensitivity on being perceived as being restrictive of freedom of expression. Rather than adopt … Read more
As one of the most popular social media networks in the world, Instagram is a crucial component of any digital marketing strategy. Building an engaged community of followers on Instagram can go a long way in increasing awareness for your brand, establishing trust with consumers, and ultimately, boosting your bottom line. But garnering followers on … Read more
Meta has announced new features for Instagram’s Direct Messaging (DM) platform to enhance user experience and foster better connections among friends and family. The updates include editing messages, pin chats, toggling read receipts, saving favorite stickers, and personalizing chats with new themes. Edit Messages Up To 15 Minutes After Sending One of the most significant … Read more
As one of the most popular social media networks in the world, Instagram is a crucial component of any digital marketing strategy. Building an engaged community of followers on Instagram can go a long way in increasing awareness for your brand, establishing trust with consumers, and ultimately, boosting your bottom line. But garnering followers on … Read more
Instagram is one of the top social media platforms in the world and continues to captivate users worldwide with its unique blend of visual storytelling and interactive features. Today, it’s not just a place to connect with friends and share your life moments; it’s a crucial tool for business growth and brand awareness. As such, … Read more
Instagram is one of the top social media platforms in the world and continues to captivate users worldwide with its unique blend of visual storytelling and interactive features. Today, it’s not just a place to connect with friends and share your life moments; it’s a crucial tool for business growth and brand awareness. As such, … Read more
A lawsuit accusing social media companies of intentionally harming children through addictive platform designs is allowed to advance, a federal court ruled today. Brought on behalf of hundreds of minors across the U.S., the consolidated lawsuit alleges companies including Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube specifically designed their platforms to “hook” young users, leading to mental … Read more
A new study reveals that most social media users, especially young people, continue to use platforms like Instagram and TikTok even though doing so makes them unhappy. They feel trapped in using these apps primarily because they fear missing out if they don’t participate. Online Experiment Surveys 1,000 College Students Researchers at the University of … Read more
Instagram, the popular photo-sharing platform, has taken another step in augmenting its services ecosystem by adding keyword search to the Threads app. Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, announced that the company is testing the new functionality in Australia and New Zealand, with plans to expand to more countries soon. Screenshot from Threads, September 2023 … Read more
In a move that could redefine social media video content dynamics, the Meta-owned platform is working internally to extend the maximum length of Reels to 10 minutes. The possible new extension of Reels would allow creators on Instagram to post more in-depth content, making it competition for TikTok, X, and YouTube. 10-Minute Reels Coming To … Read more
Threads by Instagram is rolling out the web version of its social platform this week in a pivotal move that will resonate within the industry. Screenshot from Threads, August 2023 The announcement marks a significant shift for Instagram, which has traditionally confined users to mobile platforms. Threads, the microblogging companion to Instagram, initially surfaced as … Read more
Instagram is adding new Threads features to organize the growing volume of shared content. In separate updates from Instagram CEO, Adam Mosseri introduced new ways to find Reposts on Threads and a new audio feature for Instagram. Reposts Tab For Threads Profiles According to Mosseri, the reposts tab will provide users with a consolidated view … Read more
Instagram announced music for carousel posts, collabs, and a sticker that invites followers to submit user-generated content. The series of new features provides users with enhanced ways to create, work together with other creators, and encourage interaction with followers. Screenshots from Instagram, August 2023 Add Music To Photo Carousels Building on the launch of music … Read more
Explore new features in the latest Threads app update, including a list of your likes, rel=me support, and alt text for images. Instagram’s Threads has introduced six new features in the latest app update. Users can now easily see all the Threads posts they’ve liked by accessing a specific option in settings. Added support for … Read more
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, may be preparing to launch a new range of chatbots with distinct personalities, potentially as early as next month. The bots aim to boost user engagement and provide innovative search functions and recommendations on Meta’s platforms. The big tech company is exploring a variety of “personas.” One is rumored to be … Read more
Instagram is the third most popular social channel, with 500 million daily active users and one billion monthly active users. That’s a lot of targeted audience to tap into; naturally, there is no shortage of brands leveraging the social platform. Like all social media channels, with those huge numbers of users, it’s easy to fall … Read more
