Starting next month, Facebook and Instagram advertisers will need to adapt to a significant change in the way they purchase ads on iOS devices. Apple is expanding its 30% service fee on ad payments made via its iOS apps globally, following its initial implementation in the U.S. earlier this year. This fee will apply to …
At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, Meta has introduced a suite of AI-driven tools designed to enhance business growth, engagement on Threads, and unlock creativity. AI Chatbots on Messenger One of the highlights is the introduction of AI chat features on Messenger, built with Meta’s latest large language model, LLaMa 3. …
Instagram is currently testing a new advertising feature that has stirred significant controversy among its users. Traditionally, Instagram has allowed users to swipe or scroll past adverts that appear in their main feed, Stories, and Reels. However, this new feature, dubbed “ad break,” forces users to watch ads without the option to skip them, which …
Threads, Meta’s Twitter-like social media app, continues to show remarkable growth and is making significant strides in the competitive social media landscape. Since its launch, Threads has piggybacked Instagram to rapidly gain users, achieving an impressive milestone of 150 million monthly active users (MAUs), as reported by Meta in April. Mark Zuckerberg, April 2024 “Threads …
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Google has announced another postponement in the removal of third-party cookies from its Chrome browser, marking the third delay since the initial announcement. Google’s decision comes amid ongoing regulatory reviews and feedback from various industry stakeholders, emphasising the complexity of transitioning away from a technology deeply embedded in digital advertising practices. What Role Do Cookies …
LinkedIn ad prices have rapidly increased as more brands leave X (formerly Twitter), reports the Financial Times. In some cases, ad costs have risen by up to 30%, and Search Engine Land reports that some media buyers are seeing 1,000 impressions for a premium LinkedIn campaign cost $300. Why businesses favour LinkedIn Despite the higher …
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With the implementation of its Tracking Protection tool, Google Chrome will restrict the data users share when visiting a website by disabling third-party cookies. While the change will initially only affect 1% of Chrome users, it will be rolled out worldwide by the end of 2024. In short: Google has begun to phase out third-party …
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Meta has announced a suite of new lead generation tools, AI features and a CRM partnership to help marketers sign, seal and deliver new customers. One of those features is full campaign automation for lead generation campaigns. Powered by Meta Advantage, lead generation marketers can use AI to streamline and increase the effectiveness of targeting, …
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Instagram has expanded Reminder Ads, which lets users opt in to receive reminders for upcoming events, to include new features to help brands reach a wider audience. Reminder Ads new features Reminder Ads’ new features are: Reminder Ads can now be shown in Stories, which will help to increase visibility and improve ad efficiency through …
Meta has announced new Reels ad features ahead of the Christmas and new year spending rush, and has updated its brand suitability to help brands take advantage of AI as 2023 draws to a close. Reels has quickly become a format advertisers can’t afford to ignore, with 200 billion plays per day across Facebook and …