In the ever-evolving world of social media, the debate around the effectiveness of hashtags has taken center stage. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri recently made waves by asserting that hashtags do not significantly increase post reach on the app. While Mosseri acknowledged that hashtags can help connect posts with specific communities, the overall impact of hashtags
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At Meta’s “Conversations” business messaging conference in Sao Paulo, an intriguing announcement was made – WhatsApp Channels has reached a milestone of 500 million users. This one-way broadcast messaging feature allows users to subscribe to topic-based groups for staying informed on the latest updates. The rise of Channels signifies a shift towards more direct communication
Reddit’s latest move to partner with Sprinklr for their Ads API integration marks a significant development in the social media advertising space. This partnership allows Sprinklr customers to analyze public conversations on Reddit, gaining valuable insights into their target audiences’ preferences, sentiments, and behaviors. With this information at their disposal, advertisers can tailor their marketing
With the U.K. General Election date now official, TikTok has announced a new, dedicated in-app General Election centre, where it will provide reliable and authoritative information for users ahead of the poll. The platform has partnered with Logically Facts, its fact-checking partner, to provide media literacy tips alongside key election and voting information from the
Instagram has recently confirmed that they are testing unskippable ads on their platform after multiple users have reported seeing them. These ads, labelled as “ad breaks”, are only 5-seconds long and users are unable to scroll past them. According to a Meta spokesperson, the company is exploring new ways to provide value for advertisers through
Meta’s introduction of the “Meta Verified” subscription offering has raised eyebrows among users and critics alike. The ability to purchase a blue checkmark, along with enhanced account support, for $14.99 per month seems to cheapen the authenticity and exclusivity of the verification process. Additionally, the lack of transparency regarding the take-up numbers for Meta Verified
Instagram, one of the most popular social media platforms, has been receiving criticism lately due to the mixed messaging coming from its communication team. With contradictory advice being shared through official accounts, confusion and debate are sparking within the Instagram community. One of the instances of conflicting advice from Instagram includes a slide shared at
Facebook, the social media giant that once dominated the online space, seems to be struggling with its youth appeal. With platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat gaining more popularity among young users, Facebook’s attempt to reposition itself as the go-to platform for young adults seems like a questionable move. In a recent post, Facebook highlighted
TikTok, a social media platform known for its viral dance trends and extensive user base, is facing a critical point in its existence. The app’s algorithm, which tailors content to individual users based on their preferences and interactions, is at the heart of a debate over national security concerns. The question arises: Would TikTok still
Recently, Meta revealed that it had uncovered “likely AI-generated” content being used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This content included comments that praised Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, which were strategically placed below posts from prominent global news organizations and US lawmakers. The accounts responsible for this misleading content posed as