Meta Doesn't Understand the Assignment

12/06/23 • 9 min

How safe is Instagram’s latest attempt at goosing brand engagement? Pinterest’s trends are out and it’s good news for grandpas. Meta’s AI release today is underwhelming at best.

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How safe is Instagram’s latest attempt at goosing brand engagement? Pinterest’s trends are out and it’s good news for grandpas. Meta’s AI release today is underwhelming at best.

And on the ad-free Premium Podcast, which you can sign up to by tapping Go Premium in the show notes, everything you need to know about brand safety and Google Ads.

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