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Instagram to start showing ads in Explore tab

The company said it will be introducing ads in Explore “slowly and thoughtfully” in the coming months. Instagram announced Wednesday that it is introducing ads in its Explore tab, the section where users can browse content and discover new accounts based on their...
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Facebook tests tool that lets users transfer photos to Google and other platforms

Marketers could benefit from the feature, which could roll out globally in 2020. Facebook is testing a new tool that gives users the ability to move photos and videos between Facebook and other platforms, the company announced in a blog post on Monday. The test is initially...
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Social platforms cut streaming quality as ‘social distancing’ wages on

Advertisers could soon be feeling the effects of reduced speeds in the U.S., if they haven’t already. Internet traffic is up, CPMs are down, and media platforms are pivoting to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Media giants across the globe are hurriedly making...
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Instagram confirms it is testing increased ad loads in Stories

The company reports it is experimenting with running back-to-back Story ads from different advertisers. Last month, Marketing Land talked to multiple marketers who reported a noticeable uptick in ad load on Instagram, with ads accounting for as much as 22% out of 45 posts and 23%...
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New Instagram Stories tool lets you quickly feature Story mentions from other users

The tool shows the total number of mentions, making it especially useful for brands managing a high volume of UGC. Instagram Stories has a new tool in ‘Create’ mode, enabling users to view, stylize, and quickly feature @mentions from other accounts. Here’s how it looks...
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Facebook testing two new ad features: in-app checkout for Facebook ads, new ad unit for Instagram

A small set of advertisers have access to the the in-app checkout feature for Facebook News Feed ads. Facebook announced Monday it is testing two new ad features: an in-app checkout experience for dynamic ads running in the Facebook News Feed and the ability to turn organic...
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Social shorts: Twitter gets rid of Audience Insights, Facebook updates Instant Articles, YouTube enforces policy on kids’ content

The social media marketing week in review: A round up of news and announcements you may have missed. Facebook Shorts: New Page admin tools, update on political ad policies and the Teen Vogue gaffe A Page Management History feature for admins. Social media consultant Mat...

WhatsApp Bug Can Crash the App and Delete Group Chats Forever

A group of researchers has discovered a bug in WhatsApp that could allow hackers to crash it and delete group chats forever. The exploit was discovered by Check Point and builds on previous research they have done regarding WhatsApp’s security. The researchers’ report goes into...
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Facebook App Caught Activating iPhone Camera Without Permission

People have long suspected the Facebook app of ignoring permissions and spying on its users. Now, it would seem, a website designer has caught Facebook in the act. Joshua Maddox discovered the issue when transitioning between different Pages within the app. As Mr. Maddox tapped...
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Facebook rolls out new corporate logo that will appear with all of its brands

The corporate logo will display on Facebook-owned services and platforms. Facebook introduced a new corporate logo Monday that will soon appear across its products. The plain all-caps logo has been “designed for clarity” to help differentiate the corporate entity from the social...