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LinkedIn outlines effective B2B marketing strategies
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-outlines-effective-b2b-marketing-strategies/822753/
Published: June 11, 2026 23:07
A new report in partnership with Bain & Company suggested that brands need to win over key decision makers to drive revenue.
Google partners with Walmart Connect, updates real estate listings
Published: June 11, 2026 23:05
A new deal with Walmart will offer advertisers insight into how their campaigns impact sales, while enhanced property listings could drive queries.
Meta reiterates call for app store age checks
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-reiterates-call-for-app-store-age-checks/822750/
Published: June 11, 2026 21:52
The company’s head of global safety said in a recent post that requiring users to individually upload personal documents to social media platforms created privacy risks.
Meta publishes 2026 holiday planning guide
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-publishes-2026-holiday-planning-guide/822744/
Published: June 11, 2026 21:30
The playbook offers quarterly marketing suggestions for brands and includes data points showcasing how consumers use the company’s apps for discovery.
YouTube expands in-app messaging
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-expands-in-app-messaging/822743/
Published: June 11, 2026 21:21
The YouTube Chat feature allows eligible users to send and receive private messages in-stream without leaving the platform.
Meta announces World Cup features across its apps
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-announces-world-cup-features-across-its-apps/822741/
Published: June 11, 2026 20:30
Users can celebrate the games on Threads, Instagram, Facebook and the company’s messaging platforms with custom stickers, live chats and other activations.
Snapchat announces activations for FIFA World Cup 2026
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-announces-activations-for-fifa-world-cup-2026/822580/
Published: June 10, 2026 21:29
The app will offer new in-app fan gear, themed Lenses, and exclusive player insights and creator coverage of the games.
Pinterest adds Amazon Storefront linking
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-adds-amazon-storefront-linking/822578/
Published: June 10, 2026 21:17
Eligible creators can now include affiliate links in the Pins, allowing their followers to easily shop products directly from the app.
Instagram extends Your Algorithm to the main feed
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-extends-your-algorithm-to-the-main-feed/822576/
Published: June 10, 2026 21:11
The feature allows users to customize their feeds and choose what topics they’re interested in, based on individual in-app activity.
LinkedIn launches its eighth puzzle game
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-launches-its-eighth-puzzle-game/822571/
Published: June 10, 2026 20:47
Wend combines traditional word search puzzles with Wordle-style gameplay, and offers another way for users to engage in “friendly competition,” said a company exec.
LinkedIn launches its own Creator Marketplace
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-launches-its-own-creator-marketplace/822569/
Published: June 10, 2026 20:36
The new section will offer brands an opportunity to partner with creators in the U.S. and Canada in order to reach their followers.
Snapchat implements new restrictions for users under 16
Published: June 10, 2026 19:25
Younger teens won’t be able to share Spotlight videos or Stories outside of their mutual friend groups, although the change doesn’t impact Snaps.
Meta launches pop-ups in Best Buy stores
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-launches-pop-ups-in-best-buy-stores/822451/
Published: June 9, 2026 23:14
The Meta Lab retail locations will offer 900-square-foot in-store experiential spaces to test artificial intelligence-powered devices in the U.S. and Canada.
Meta’s lax community standards have led to increased harassment
Published: June 9, 2026 23:12
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that hateful comments on Facebook have quadrupled since 2025.
TikTok shares performance data on FMCG campaigns
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-shares-performance-data-on-fmcg-campaigns/822448/
Published: June 9, 2026 21:41
A study on the effectiveness of on-platform fast-moving consumer goods ads explored the impact of promotions on offline sales.
Snapchat releases data on video ad performance
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-releases-data-on-video-ad-performance/822447/
Published: June 9, 2026 21:30
The app used eye-tracking and a brand equity framework to determine how its user base responded to branded Commercials on Snapchat.
Meta launches America’s Workforce Academy
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-launches-americas-workforce-academy/822445/
Published: June 9, 2026 21:08
The regional jobs and training program will partner with local construction companies in areas where the company is building data centers.
Meta will use off-site activity to customize feed and AI responses
Published: June 9, 2026 20:07
The company’s artificial intelligence chatbot will know what websites users have visited and use that information to tailor its algorithmic experiences.
Instagram expands Reels post view ads to all advertisers
Published: June 8, 2026 23:28
The feature allows brands to place their video ads after the end of a Reel in stream.
Meta walks back facial recognition in Meta AI app
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-walks-back-facial-recognition-in-meta-ai-app/822316/
Published: June 8, 2026 23:24
The company had quietly added non-active elements, according to reporting from Wired, but removed the code shortly after the story dropped.
Instagram hack impacted more than 20,000 users
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-hack-impacted-more-than-20000-users/822315/
Published: June 8, 2026 23:23
Meta sent out notifications to the affected users, according to This Week in Security, but the incident highlights larger artificial intelligence vulnerabilities.
Meta launches new legal action against spyware manufacturer
Published: June 8, 2026 21:52
NSO Group’s Pegasus tool was used in a recent phishing attempt on WhatsApp, and Meta wants to hold the firm accountable.
TikTok announces 2026 Community Fest plans
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-announces-2026-community-fest-plans/822306/
Published: June 8, 2026 21:25
The annual event, now in its third year, will focus on livestream creators and offers educational programming, competitions and fanbase celebrations.
Instagram releases profile grid rearranging
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-releases-profile-grid-rearranging/822304/
Published: June 8, 2026 20:45
The app teased the function earlier this year, and now all users will be able to control how their profile content is presented.
Edits adds new audio and font features
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/edits-adds-new-audio-and-font-features/822194/
Published: June 7, 2026 20:54
Meta’s separate video editing app continues to roll out near-weekly updates for creators and social media marketers.
LinkedIn adds more post performance insights
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-more-post-performance-insights/822193/
Published: June 7, 2026 20:53
The platform will provide users with detailed data points on who posts are reaching both in-network and out-of-network.
Google to pay SpaceX $290 million a month
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-to-pay-spacex-290-million-a-month/822192/
Published: June 7, 2026 20:50
The computing power deal will bring approximately $30 billion to Elon Musk’s combined companies ahead of a massive IPO.
YouTube ends product tag experiment
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-ends-product-tag-experiment/822191/
Published: June 7, 2026 20:47
The feature, which allowed some creators to tag Shopping products in community posts, is no longer available and old tags will be removed.
Instagram outlines add-on subscription offerings
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-outlines-add-on-subscription-offerings/822190/
Published: June 7, 2026 20:36
Instagram Plus will cost $3.99 a month and feature Super Hearts, Story Spotlights and other niche tools to enhance the in-app experience.