Social Media News Round Up: Instagram's branded posts' ads, Facebook's algorithm updates and more

Social Media Platforms are constantly evolving and updating with newer features to increase relevance and stickiness for users, brands, and businesses. Here is our weekly roundup of Social Media News this week.

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Social Media News this week was dominated by LinkedIn's partnership with Oracle, Instagram's Branded Content Ads, and more.

Facebook to predict Pages and groups you care about

Facebook extends the algorithm changes and surveys to predict and prioritize Facebook Pages and Groups that you care about the most. Read more here.

How to use the newly launched Instagram Branded Content Ads

Instagram has introduced an option to promote influencers’ branded posts as feed ads. Find out how to use Instagram Branded Content Ads. Read more here.

Facebook’s interactive game show ‘Confetti’ comes to India

Exclusively available on Facebook Watch, Confetti – an interactive game show challenges participants to answer pop culture and trivia questions for cash prizes every day. Read more here.

YouTube makes platform safer for minors

YouTube disallows minors to go live without adults, disables comments and limits recommendations. Read more here.

LinkedIn partners with Oracle Data Cloud for new ways to measure video performance

LinkedIn partners with Oracle Data Cloud to introduce Moat Analytics helping advertisers to measure LinkedIn Video performance with updated metrics. Read more here.

Updates: Facebook disclaimer page, Live Wallpapers, and more

Facebook is working on a Facebook disclaimer page, toggle bar for notifications & more, while Instagram is yet again testing new features for Stories. Read more here.

TikTok in association with NBA launches #DuetWithNBA

The NBA and TikTok launch a campaign #DuetWithNBA on the platform app for users to participate throughout NBA Finals. Read more here.