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Meta Tests Video Ads on Threads, Expands Ad Formats Across Platforms

Meta introduces video ads on Threads and unveils new advertising tools for Reels, Facebook Live, and Instagram to boost engagement and transparency.

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Video ads are coming to Threads. Yay!

Overview

  • Threads begins testing in-feed video ads with a small group of advertisers, using 19:9 and 1:1 aspect ratios to integrate ads between user posts.
  • Meta launches Reels trending ads, placing advertisements alongside the most popular short videos, and rolls out Video Expansion for Facebook Reels to enhance video presentation.
  • Facebook Live Partnership ads are introduced, allowing brands to amplify live creator content into new sales and engagement opportunities.
  • Threads adds an account status dashboard, enabling users to view content restrictions, track penalties, and submit appeals for greater transparency.
  • Meta enhances Instagram’s Creator Marketplace with tools like Trends and a Creator Marketplace API to help advertisers discover and collaborate with creators more efficiently.