Meta announces a test of Reels trending ads, placing ads immediately after top trending creator Reels, with brand safety controls.
Trends in Instagram's Creator Marketplace provide real-time insights using AI.
A Creator Marketplace Discovery API lets businesses connect with creators via third-party tools.
New ad formats include Partnership Ads with one partner in the header and Facebook Live Partnership ads.
Video ads on Threads are being tested.
Video Expansion on Facebook Reels adjusts aspect ratios for better performance.
These updates aim to help businesses reach the right audience with culturally relevant, creator-led content.
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