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James Fitzgerald

Instagram Introduces Trial Reels for Creative Testing

Instagram has introduced Trial Reels, a feature designed to help businesses take the guesswork out of content creation. Imagine testing out a bold campaign idea or showcasing a new product to fresh eyes without worrying about how your current followers will react. That’s exactly what Trial Reels make possible. By allowing businesses to share Reels …

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New Meta Ad Restrictions Launch In January

Starting in January 2025, Meta will enforce new restrictions on lower-funnel conversion tracking, significantly impacting health and wellness businesses that rely on performance marketing to drive sales. Brands selling products like supplements, fitness equipment, or medical devices, as well as subscription services such as fitness apps or meal plans, will be most affected. Despite the …

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[NEW STUDY] Influencer Marketing Comes Of Age

For years, influencer marketing has been synonymous with B2C brands promoting lifestyle products through celebrity endorsements and viral campaigns. However, the game is changing. Influencer marketing is making waves in the B2B world, driven by platforms like LinkedIn. According to a recent LinkedIn survey of over 1,700 tech buyers across the UK, US, and India, …

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LinkedIn Updates Posting Best Practices

LinkedIn has shared updated guidance on the types of content that perform well on the platform and those that could be penalised by its feed algorithm. These insights are designed to help users maximise their content’s visibility and engagement while maintaining the platform’s professional standards. If you’re looking to enhance your LinkedIn strategy, understanding these …

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TikTok Expands Generative AI Video Tools

If you’ve ever struggled to keep up with the relentless demand for fresh, engaging video content, you’re not alone. Whether it’s crafting TikTok ads, building out social media campaigns, or experimenting with video formats for other platforms, producing high-quality videos can be a challenge—especially if you don’t have a dedicated team or endless resources. Enter …

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“Google Must Sell Chrome To End Search Monopoly”, US Regulators

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is making headlines with its aggressive stance against Google’s alleged monopolistic practices. Central to this fight is a proposal to fundamentally restructure Google’s business operations, including a potential forced sale of the Chrome browser. This unprecedented move has sparked widespread debate, touching on issues of competition, user privacy, …

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Facebook Adopts “Views” as Its New Key Metric

In a major shift, Meta has announced that “Views” will now be the primary focus metric for both Facebook and Instagram, replacing previous metrics like “plays,” “impressions,” and “accounts reached.” This change, initially rolled out on Instagram in August, will soon be mirrored on Facebook, providing a streamlined and simplified way for creators and brands …

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Instagram Chief Debunks Sponsored Content Myths

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has taken steps to address long-standing speculation regarding the platform’s treatment of sponsored content. In a recent update within his new educational series on Instagram, Mosseri debunked the myth that Instagram penalises posts tagged as sponsored. The CEO clarified that marking content as sponsored does not trigger any reach penalties or …

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TikTok Rolls Out New AI Video Tools for Marketers

TikTok is making it easier than ever for brands to jump into video marketing with Symphony Creative Studio, a new AI-powered tool designed to generate TikTok-ready videos in minutes. Now available to all business users, the toolset streamlines video ad production with a few clicks, opening up TikTok’s fast-paced, trend-driven platform to brands without extensive …

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