Social Media Today - Latest Newshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/Social Media Todayen-usTue, 30 Sep 2025 21:45:59 -0400Threads is Hiding Hashtags in Cross-Posts from Instagramhttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-hides-hashtags-on-cross-posts-instagram/761552/<p>Threads is still trying to work out an alternative to hashtags.</p>Andrew HutchinsonTue, 30 Sep 2025 21:45:59 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-hides-hashtags-on-cross-posts-instagram/761552/Instagram’s Adding Shareable Performance Data for Creatorshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-developing-shareable-performance-data-for-creators/761551/<p>Another way for creators to demonstrate their reach potential.</p>Andrew HutchinsonTue, 30 Sep 2025 20:24:04 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-developing-shareable-performance-data-for-creators/761551/YouTube Expands Access to Live-Stream Gift Goals and Effects Makerhttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-updates-gift-goals-expands-access-effects-maker/761550/<p>Gift goals provide another way to drive live-stream donations.</p>Andrew HutchinsonTue, 30 Sep 2025 18:05:37 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-updates-gift-goals-expands-access-effects-maker/761550/Will the US Government Manipulate TikTok’s Algorithms?https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-us-deal-government-influence-algorithm-trends/761548/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/HKo6c0DzFhtv4GSalDLK2J-u_1uFeL7wk2GHsMq9Y3s/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMjI3OTUyMzY0XzFfWG9GSW0wYi5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>Under the proposed TikTok sale, the U.S. government could potentially gain influence over in-app trends.</p>Andrew HutchinsonTue, 30 Sep 2025 17:21:14 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-us-deal-government-influence-algorithm-trends/761548/LinkedIn Renames Ad Campaign Elementshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-updates-advertising-campaign-naming-conventions/761534/<p>You may notice a change to your LinkedIn ad metrics next month.</p>Andrew HutchinsonTue, 30 Sep 2025 16:01:55 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-updates-advertising-campaign-naming-conventions/761534/Meta Expands Use of Facial ID to Combat ‘Celeb-Bait’ Scamshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-expands-use-video-selfies-to-combat-celeb-bait/761528/<p>The process uses video selfie scans to match up against promotions on Facebook.</p>Andrew HutchinsonTue, 30 Sep 2025 15:46:03 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-expands-use-video-selfies-to-combat-celeb-bait/761528/Google Updates Ad Campaign Performance Insightshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-updates-meridian-ad-campaign-performance-tracking/761521/<p>New updates for Google&#39;s Meridian marketing mix model approach, and Performance Max reporting.</p>Andrew HutchinsonTue, 30 Sep 2025 15:10:29 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-updates-meridian-ad-campaign-performance-tracking/761521/LinkedIn Adds More Ad Automation Options for SMBshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-more-ai-automation-ad-elements-targeting-creative/761434/<p>Some new AI-powered ad updates to help improve your LinkedIn performance.</p>Andrew HutchinsonMon, 29 Sep 2025 18:42:16 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-more-ai-automation-ad-elements-targeting-creative/761434/Meta Outlines WhatsApp Updates, Including AI-Generated Backgroundshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/whatsapp-adds-document-sharing-ai-generated-chat-themes/761430/<p>WhatsApp has provided a round-up of its latest feature updates.&nbsp;</p>Andrew HutchinsonMon, 29 Sep 2025 17:24:16 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/whatsapp-adds-document-sharing-ai-generated-chat-themes/761430/Pinterest Provides Tips on How To Maximize Listingshttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-shares-tips-maximize-pin-listings/761428/<p>A handy new guide for Pin marketers.</p>Andrew HutchinsonMon, 29 Sep 2025 16:48:14 -0400https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-shares-tips-maximize-pin-listings/761428/