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Google’s trying to help SMBs stay up to speed with the latest AI tools

Google Announces AI Training Programs for SMBs

The new courses aim to ensure the SMBs are up to date with the latest AI tools.

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Meta’s trying to prompt more businesses to try out its AI ad placement tools

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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The latest addition to Google’s try on tools

Google Expands Virtual Try On to Footwear

More ways to see what items will look like on you before you buy online.

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The latest updates to Edits

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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LinkedIn’s trying to get more businesses to sign up to its Premium Company Page option

LinkedIn Limits Competitor Analysis for Non-Paying Company Pages

LinkedIn is looking to beef up its company page subscription offering.

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More specific controls over your Reels recommendations

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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TikTok says that it’s removing around 6 million underage accounts every month

TikTok Outlines Its Evolving Efforts To Detect Underage Users

TikTok is implementing a range of new measures, including AI-powered age checking.

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Threads Experiments With ‘Ghost Posts’ Which Auto-Delete After 24 Hours

Another consideration for those looking to share takes (but not argue for them).

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An easier way to replicate video trends

Instagram Adds New ‘Add Yours’ Sticker Variation

The new variation includes video frames that you can replace with your takes.

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YouTube’s latest generative AI feature is certainly something…

YouTube Launches Member Livestream Updates, Expands Access To Channel Media Kits

YouTube has also provided some new details on its bizarre "Extend with AI" feature.

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Updated business subscriptions from X

X Renames Business Subscription Package, Updates Features

Including the optin to purchase dormant @handles.

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New options for your AI-powered ads on TikTok

TikTok Announces Improvements to Its AI-Powered Smart+ Ad Campaigns

Some improvements and refinements for TikTok's AI-powered ads.

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Facebook’s looking to improve your Reels recommendations

Facebook Adds Topic Search Recommendations and Friend Likes To Reels

Some new measures to get Facebook users to spend more time scrolling Reels.

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Social Media Today @socialmediatoday.bsky.social · 2d

A new education initiative from YouTube

YouTube Launches New Music Education Initiative

YouTube's looking to enhance its educational offerings.

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Enhancing connection for the next stage of digital functionality

Meta Announces New Subsea Cable Project to Increase Global Connectivity

The company sets it sights on southern Asia with its latest investment in a subsea project to increase connectivity.

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Looking for assistance with your YouTube ads?

YouTube Announces Third-Party Activation Partners To Support Advertisers

Providers have specific areas of expertise, including data-backed ad buying and placement processes, AI-powered targeting and more.

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Meta announced the change earlier this year

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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Snapchat says that Sponsored Snaps are seeing a 1.8X lift in Purchase Intent

Snapchat Highlights the Opportunities of Sponsored Snaps

Snapchat's looking to showcase the potential of its latest ad placement.

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Pretty spooky looking promo page tho…

Instagram Looks To Highlight Creative Talent With New Awards

Winners will be recognized with digital and physical gold rings.

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IG’s added some additional explainers to its Friend Map

Instagram Launches Friend Map in India, Adds Location Sharing Provisions

IG's sought to address user concerns with oversharing via the feature.

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More options for those looking to build their TikTok Shop

TikTok Adds Assistance for Shopping Ads in Partner Program

Additional assistance for your shop ads on TikTok.

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An easier way to hide unwanted replies

Threads Makes it Easier to Hide Unwanted Post Replies

An easier way to limit the reach of unwanted post responses.

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Video UI updates over on the other place

X Updates Video Player UI, Improves Grok Video Generation

X is updating the format of its video playback controls.

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TikTok’s refreshing its pitch to US creators

TikTok Ups Subscription Revenue Share for US Creators

TikTok's making a push to win over more US creators.

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A Dutch court ruling could have significant implications for Meta

Meta May Be Forced to Offer Default Chronological Timelines in its Apps

A Dutch court has ruled that Meta needs to offer users more control over their in-app experience.

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