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Facebook Pages With 10k Followers Get Broadcast Channel Access

Meta has announced an exciting expansion of its Broadcast Channels feature, which is now available to all Facebook Pages with more than 10,000 followers. Initially launched for Instagram and then for Facebook and Messenger last October, this feature allows for one-to-many messaging, enhancing the way creators connect with their audience. For context, below are some …

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Meta Unveils Marketing AI Chatbots

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. …

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Instagram Trials New Unskippable “Ad Breaks”

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 …

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[STUDY] Is Gen Z Ditching Search For Social Media?

Recent research reveals a striking change in internet search behaviour across generations. A study by Talker Research from the US, featured in Forbes, highlights a notable trend: Generation Z is increasingly turning away from traditional search engines like Google, instead favouring social media platforms for their search needs. This shift could have profound implications for …

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Meta Adds 3 New Levels To Business Verification Subscription Packages

Meta is expanding its Verification for Business subscription package, introducing three new tiers. The expansion introduces new elements and higher-priced tiers designed to cater to a broader range of business needs. The updated tiers aim to offer more flexibility and advanced features, ensuring businesses can enhance their credibility and engagement on Meta’s platforms. Meta Newsroom …

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Instagram Threads Tops 150m Users, Ads To Launch In 2024

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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Meta Bets Big on Meta AI

Meta has turbocharged its role in the generative AI sector by introducing its new AI assistant, Meta AI, which is now integrated into its popular apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Meta AI Paves Way For New Search Play Utilising the sophisticated Llama 3 model, this integration enables real-time interactive capabilities directly via the …

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