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Instagram Adds Option To Draw on DM Chats
Another option to help spice up your IG chats.
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Meta Replaces Staff With AI, Continues To Spend Big on Development
Meta's push towards AI superintelligence continues to evolve.
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Social Media Today
A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.
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Instagram Introduces Assistive AI for Visual Creation
The updated option will use AI to enhance your visuals.
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Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users
New ways for teens to express themselves through generic icons.
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Meta Adds Warnings To Protect Older Users From Common Scams
Older users are losing billions to scams each year.
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Edits Adds Halloween Effects, Updated Voiceover Recording Options
Spooky fonts and effects, as well as updated voiceover recording options.
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Meta Continues To Miss the Mark With New App Additions
Has Meta built any meaningful new element in its apps in the last five years?
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Instagram’s Updated UI Is Coming — Whether You Like It or Not
Instagram is looking to put more focus on Reels and DMs.
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Meta Shares Holiday Marketing Tips
Some data-backed pointers for Facebook and IG strategies.
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Instagram Implements Tougher Content Restrictions for Teen Accounts
Instagram says the new rules will align with PG-13 restrictions for movies.
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36 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2026
These tips and trend pointers could help you prepare your marketing plan for 2026.
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Edits Gets New Fonts, Halloween Sound Effects and More
Edits is also getting a new media kit-style option for creators.
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Instagram Tests Reels Algorithm Control Options
Instagram's got a new Reels algorithm control tool — but will people actually use it?
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Meta Updates Marketing API To Put More Focus on AI Targeting Tools
Meta's AI targeting tool will now be able to test out more placement options.
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Instagram Adds New ‘Add Yours’ Sticker Variation
The new variation includes video frames that you can replace with your takes.
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Instagram Launches Friend Map in India, Adds Location Sharing Provisions
The platform has taken steps to address user concerns regarding oversharing.
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Meta Is Shutting off Political Ads in the EU This Week
Meta says that it cannot comply with incoming regulations on political ads in the region.
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Instagram Looks To Highlight Creative Talent With New Awards
Winners will be recognized with digital and physical gold rings.
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Meta May Be Forced To Offer Default Chronological Timelines
A Dutch court has ruled that Meta needs to offer users more control over in-app experiences.
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Instagram Tests Opening To Reels as the Main Feed
With Reels driving more engagement, this makes sense.
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Meta Outlines Expanding AI Ad Tools, Including Chatbots for Websites
Meta also got new AI music generation options, virtual try-on, custom ad text and more.
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Meta Phases Out Automated Ads in Favor of Advantage+
Automated Ads are an early version of Meta's simplified ad creation approach.
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Meta Will Use AI Interactions To Improve Ad Targeting
More data inputs for Meta campaigns.
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Instagram Adds Shareable Performance Data for Creators
Another way for creators to demonstrate their reach potential.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 22, 2024
Meta Expands Use of Facial ID To Combat ‘Celeb-Bait’ Scams
The process uses video selfie scans to match up against promotions on Facebook.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2025
