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Meta’s AI ad tool updates at NewFronts 2024

Meta’s AI ad tool updates at NewFronts 2024

OVERVIEW

Meta announced new ad tools at NewFronts 2024, including machine-learning creator recommendations on Instagram, image expansion for Reels, multi-destination ads on Reels and links in Instagram reminder ads.

KEY POINTS

Key points

  • Instagram's creator marketplace now has machine-learning recommendations that suggest suitable creators based on signals such as audience similarity and topic relevance.
  • The image expansion feature in Advantage+ creative now extends to Reels campaigns.
  • Reels now offers multi-destination ads, which use the product catalogue to show each user relevant products.
  • Instagram reminder ads can now include an external link to a new product or promotion page.

At NewFronts 2024, Meta announced a set of new ad tools, including more advanced creator recommendations and multi-destination ads on Reels. Here is a closer look.

Machine-learning recommendations in Instagram’s creator marketplace

First, Meta has added machine-learning “Recommendations” for advertisers to Instagram’s creator marketplace. This will help brands find suitable creators for their campaigns.

Creator recommendations in Instagram's creator marketplace

As this example shows, Meta’s system will now recommend the creators best suited to a brand’s business, based on a range of signals such as audience similarity and topic relevance.

Brands can also filter by a wider range of creator and audience attributes to find suitable creators and make partnership campaigns more effective. Meta is also testing AI tools that predict which branded content will perform best in paid campaigns.

Image expansion in Advantage+ creative extended to Reels campaigns

Meta has also extended its AI “image expansion” option for Advantage+ creative, so marketers can now use image expansion in Reels campaigns too.

Image expansion for Reels ads

Meta launched image expansion last October. It has now been added to the Reels ad creation flow, making it easier for ads to appear across placements.

Multi-destination ads on Reels

Meta has also launched multi-destination ads for Reels. These use products from your catalogue to show each user relevant matches.

Reels viewers will see a swipeable display of product images based on each viewer’s in-app behaviour, helping to spark more interest.

Swipeable product images in a Reels multi-destination ad

External links in Instagram reminder ads

Finally, Meta has added a new element to Instagram reminder ads: brands can include an external link in their reminders, pointing to a website for a new product or promotion.

External link in an Instagram reminder ad

Conclusion

Like us, you are probably looking forward to more AI-powered ad tools from Meta. Keep following for future updates.

Source: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-unveils-ai-powered-ad-tools-at-newfronts/715044/

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