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Retrieved from Meta on October 08, 2026
Meta outlines political ad restrictions
The company once again plans to limit campaign and candidate-related promotions in the week leading up to the U.S. midterm elections.
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Retrieved from LinkedIn on October 08, 2026
LinkedIn shares checklist for B2B marketing campaigns
The latest guide provides notes on how marketers can better align their campaigns with changing discovery behaviors.
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Retrieved from Meta on September 23, 2026
Meta discusses protocols for agentic commerce
The company is trying to ease concerns from e-commerce businesses about how Muse artificial intelligence agents access websites and communicate online.
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Retrieved from Planable on October 08, 2026
AI favors brands with an active social media presence
Social platform links appeared in a majority of Google’s artificial intelligence search results, according to a new study.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on May 28, 2021
Pinterest expands creator content promotions
Brands will be able to sponsor creator Pins, boosting exposure and providing more promotional opportunities.
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Courtesy of Meta
Meta introduces new AI-powered tools at Advertising Week
The company is testing importing and creative insight features, as well as improved conversational guidance for its artificial intelligence elements.
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Courtesy of Pinterest
Pinterest releases inaugural report on beauty trends
The overview covers 11 key colors, finishes, scents and styles that have resonated with users in the app throughout 2026.
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Retrieved from Nirav Shah/X on October 07, 2026
Meta tests Reels-first Facebook feed in India
The company, which is also experimenting with the option on Instagram, is expanding its trial of the feature before bringing it to more countries.
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Retrieved from X on October 07, 2026
X launches AI-powered ad creation option
X Lift can automatically convert a business URL to a promotional campaign, according to the company.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 07, 2026
TikTok highlights creator recommendations for Halloween travel
The app is focusing on popular #FilmTok and #BookTok locations and suggesting vacation ideas tied to spooky themes and the fall season.
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Retrieved from Reddit on October 07, 2026
Reddit launches updated lead gen ads options
Other new additions include a test of in-market audiences and a new HubSpot integration as the platform expands its partnerships.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 06, 2026
TikTok unveils AI-powered updates at Advertising Week
The platform presented improved shopping and product discovery features, as well as expanded ad placement opportunities in the U.S.
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Retrieved from YouTube on October 02, 2026
YouTube updates Shorts algorithm to put more focus on original content
The platform is updating its recommendation systems to prioritize creator-made videos, which will also reduce the reach of aggregator accounts.
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Retrieved from Facebook on October 13, 2021
Instagram tests option to open to Reels
The app has been prioritizing Reels over its main feed for a while and this move suggests a further shift away from Stories.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 30, 2025
Meta adds parental oversight to Meta AI app
The company is including supervision controls to allow parents and guardians to see the topics their children have been inquiring about, but not the conversations.
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Social media platforms resist UK safety disclosures
Meta, TikTok and X are challenging requests from digital regulator Ofcom asking for detailed content moderation metrics, per Reuters.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 06, 2026
TikTok outlines US election preparations
The app stressed its security and reliability ahead of the potentially divisive November midterms.
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Retrieved from Google on October 06, 2026
Google shares early holiday travel trend data
Search results culled from the company’s domestic and international travel flight data identified top destinations and pricing information.
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Retrieved from Jonah Manzano/Threads on October 05, 2026
Instagram adds AI songs to DMs
Users can leverage artificial intelligence to generate music to share with their friends, echoing a similar paid Snapchat feature.
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Retrieved from Alexandr Wand/X on October 05, 2026
Meta’s Muse AI collects private user data
Security researchers found that the artificial intelligence-powered app extracted information on users’ personal contacts, per reporting from Wired.
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Retrieved from Instagram on May 24, 2022
Instagram adds Threads sharing sticker for Stories
The feature allows users to add previously liked or saved Threads posts to a Stories frame.
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Retrieved from Allegra Jacchia/X on October 05, 2026
X launches updated video composer
The new editor features an improved captioning process and a more intuitive layout.
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Retrieved from Alessandro Paluzzi/X on October 05, 2026
Instagram tests read-only mode
The feature would allow users to view profiles but would not enable liking, messaging or following.
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Courtesy of Threads
Threads tests more visual options for quote posts
The feature aligns with similar tools on TikTok and X, and offers users a new way to add context to their posts in the app.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 02, 2026
TikTok US reports generating $81B in economic value
A study commissioned by the app outlined its impact on jobs, small businesses and consumer learning opportunities.
