Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri has published a new overview of how ranking algorithms work which could help marketers understand how to optimise reach and performance across Instagram. Different strokes for different folks The first thing that social media managers need to understand is that there isn’t one, grand omnipotent algorithm. Instagram consists of a […]
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Meta has announced that augmented reality (AR) is coming to Reels Ads and Facebook Stories. Facebook’s parent company broke the news at IAB’s NewFront 2023 and said the update will provide “new ways for advertisers to reach customers, increase campaign performance, and measure results with Reels.” A study by Meta showed that AR ads outperformed
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Meta has rebranded Branded Content Ads as Partnership Ads and has shared fresh ways for brands and creators to work together on advertising. Branded content is content that the creator has been compensated for in some way. Creators must tag their business partner or brand when posting branded content, including when products or services have
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You know when you see an account that directs you to its ‘link in bio’ and you find a third-party solution via Linktree or another provider? Yeah, well those days could be under threat thanks to Instagram’s latest change. Native solution That’s because the platform is rolling out a feature that lets users add up
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RivalIQ has released its 2023 TikTok Benchmark Report that analyses metrics such as engagement rates, hashtags, mentions, posting frequencies and more to provide marketing managers with data to compare how their efforts are doing vs other brands. TikTok Videos per Week The average brand posted about eight times a month. However, the top 20% most
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As Reels continues to grow across Facebook and Instagram (Meta’s Q4 earnings results revealed that Reels plays doubled over the last year), Meta has introduced new ways for businesses to connect with an audience and drive sales. As it continues to evolve its video ecosystem, Meta has also announced that it will be winding down
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Meta has started rolling out its paid verification for Australian and New Zealand Facebook and Instagram users. What is Meta Verified? Meta Verified is a paid-for service that provides your account with access to support, proactive account protection, and increased visibility and reach. It is available for direct purchase from $11.99 (USD) per month on
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Following the launch of Instagram’s new broadcast channel, Instagram DMs are about to get juicier than ever. Instagram’s new broadcast channel will offer brands and marketers a direct line to their followers via a “one-to-many” messaging tool. And the best part about it? Nobody can spam you back! With messaging an increasing focus for Meta,
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Instagram is no longer interested in live stream shopping. From 16 March 2023, users will no longer be able to tag products while running a live broadcast. Meta’s latest rollback follows a similar move in 2022, where it also culled shopping on Facebook Live. Both moves demonstrate how hard it’s been to make live stream
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Instagram is changing its navigation in what could be seen as a tacit admission that its emphasis on Reels and shopping hasn’t produced the desired effects. From the start of this month, users will see the Create button back at its old position in the middle of the navigation bar. The Reels shortcut will move
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