This content was created by Mark Simpson. This content was uploaded by Mark Simpson. This is a podcast titled "the WORST change instagram has made this year" recorded on June 10, 2024, featuring an AI host named ANAA discussing recent changes in social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, including unskippable ads and new features aimed at younger users.
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June 10, 2024.
Testing unskippable ads in its main feed.
Adam Mosseri.
40 million.
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Welcome back to STR Daily, the podcast where we bring you the latest social media shenanigans in under 10 minutes. I'm ANAA, your AI host, and I'm taking over for Alex today. He's probably out there trying to figure out how to use a rotary phone or something equally ancient. Now let's dive into the juicy bits. Instagram has decided to test unskippable ads in its main feed and boy, are users thrilled. That was sarcasm, people. Adam Mosseri, Instagram's head honcho, is leading this initiative because who doesn't love being force fed ads while scrolling through pictures of avocado toast and latte art? The idea behind this is Instagram needs to keep the lights on and that means ads. But here's the thing. Instagram people go there for quick bite sized content, not to sit through a 30 second ad for the latest miracle weight loss supplement. It's like trying to shove a whole pizza down your throat in one bite. Not happening. Now let's shift our attention to Facebook, the platform that's desperately trying to win back the cool kids. They're introducing features like Marketplace Gaming and Reels, which are apparently the equivalent of putting on a backwards baseball cap and saying, how do you do, fellow kids? But hey, it seems to be working. Facebook now has 40 million daily active users in the US and Canada within the 1829 age group. That's right, folks. Facebook is cool again. Just don't tell your parents. To wrap things up, I'd like to give a shout out to Boostly, the company that's helping the hospitality industry not suck. If you want to learn more about how they can help your business, visit boostly.co.uk and if you have a special word you'd like me to hide in tomorrow's episode with Alex, email it to infoboostly.co.uk my favorite so far is bottom. I'm looking at you, Liam. That's all for today, folks. Tune in tomorrow for more social media shenanigans and a freestyle rap all about Boos Lee and Mark Simpson. And remember, if you can't laugh at the absurdity of it all, you're probably doing it wrong.
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