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November 27, 2025

Meta integrates Advantage+ into default ad campaigns

The goal is to scale campaigns using AI-driven predictive models

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November 3, 2025

Instagram adds Competitive Insights to let creators compare accounts

The goal is to provide visibility on how similar accounts grow and post content

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October 29, 2025

Threads surpasses 150 million daily active users

Meta credits AI-driven recommendations for a 50% rise in daily users since December

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October 20, 2025

Instagram tests skippable ads in Reels

Similar skippable ad format already exists on rival platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok

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October 3, 2025

Meta launches Business AI to handle customer purchase inquiries

According to Meta, the digital agent responds to questions and guides purchases automatically

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October 2, 2025

Meta to use AI interactions to personalize ads

User conversations with Meta AI assistant will become new ad-targeting data points

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September 29, 2025

Threads outpaces X in global daily mobile users

However, X still commands longer engagement times and far greater web traffic

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September 26, 2025

Meta’s Vibes Is an AI Video Feed With Its Own App

Vibes allows users to create from scratch and share AI-generated short videos

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September 26, 2025

Meta explores using Google’s Gemini AI models to boost ad targeting

The company is weighing the idea as it looks to strengthen its ad systems

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September 24, 2025

Instagram hits 3 billion monthly users

Adam Mosseri credits Instagram’s growth to DMs, Reels, and algorithmic recommendations

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September 17, 2025

WhatsApp rolls out click-to-message ads in Status updates

Advertisers can link Status ads to WhatsApp chats instead of direct messages

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September 12, 2025

Meta expands Reels trending ads to advertisers globally

The platform is pitching Reels as a key place for brand ads to reach cultural moments

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August 26, 2025

Meta uses automated auctions to deliver ads on Facebook and Instagram

Unlike traditional auctions, the highest bid alone does not guarantee ad placement

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August 26, 2025

Meta partners with Midjourney to bring AI image tech to future products

The platform wants to focus on visual quality as it ramps up competition with OpenAI and Google

August 21, 2025

Meta rolls out omnichannel ads globally

The company is also putting video at the center of its new ad tools

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August 21, 2025

Meta to remove detailed targeting options in Ads Manager

Meta continues to shift away from manual targeting toward AI ad automation

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August 21, 2025

Instagram explores ‘Picks’ to connect friends through shared interests

The new feature aims to connect Instagram users with common hobbies or interests

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August 13, 2025

Threads surpasses 400 million monthly active users

The app has grown by 50 million users since April, closing in on X

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August 6, 2025

Meta is developing a new AI-powered search product

Agency executives expect Meta’s search product to be part of its broader AI strategy

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July 17, 2025

Instagram expands Trial Reels to all public creators with 1k or more followers

The feature allows creators to test content on non-followers before publishing to their full audience

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