Weekly Marketing Rundown - September 13th, 2024
Weekly Marketing Rundown - September 13th, 2024
Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown we will discuss an update on Brazil vs. X, Threads, Meta's data scraping and changes to tracking, our new newsletter, and more. Let's dive in!
Shifts in Brazil's Digital Landscape After X Ban
With X (formerly Twitter) banned in Brazil due to its refusal to curb misinformation, millions of Brazilians are seeking alternative platforms like Bluesky and Meta’s Threads. This shift provides a unique opportunity for Christian mission teams to explore new digital spaces for outreach. Bluesky’s user base surged 50%, and Threads saw similar growth, making these platforms viable options for engaging with younger, mobile-savvy audiences.
For mission teams looking to explore these platforms, testing is key. Additionally, there is always inherent risk in adopting a platform as new as BlueSky. Staying vigilant about cyber security is crucial, especially as misinformation and political tensions rise. Using secure accounts and vetted platforms is important in safeguarding ministry communications while spreading the Gospel to these newly concentrated audiences.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/bluesky-threads-rise-following-xs-brazil-ban/726383/
Meta Threads Ads: A Possible New Avenue for Digital Evangelism?
Meta is preparing to roll out ads on Threads, offering a new platform to users to engage wider audiences through digital campaigns. For mission teams, leveraging in-feed ads on Threads could provide the opportunity to enhance outreach during key ministry moments, such as holidays or community events. In addition, with 85 million active users, Threads could represent another platform option for ministries to share the gospel. As Meta integrates these ads into its Advantage+ alongside Facebook and Instagram, teams can explore in-feed placements for engaging with new audiences and potential followers.
However, as new tools roll out, ensuring secure management of digital accounts is vital. Cybersecurity measures should be in place to protect both ministry resources and sensitive communications.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://searchengineland.com/meta-threads-ads-this-year-439739
Meta's AI Scraping Raises Privacy Concerns for Australian Users
Meta is using public posts from Facebook and Instagram to train its AI models, allowing European users to opt out due to GDPR regulations. However, Australian users currently do not have this option. Australian senators raised concerns, questioning why Australians are excluded from this privacy protection. For mission teams using social media for outreach, this raises critical concerns about privacy and data security. Ensuring proper account settings and understanding public post exposure is vital for maintaining secure and respectful ministry efforts online.
With Meta's AI scraping Australian users’ public posts, mission teams must be mindful of the privacy risks this poses. Photos, videos, and text content could be used without explicit consent, potentially compromising sensitive ministry work. Teams should regularly review their social media privacy settings and remain vigilant in their digital engagement to protect both team members and outreach efforts from unintended data exposure.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/11/meta-ai-post-scraping-security-opt-out-privacy-laws
New EU Regulations and WhatsApp's Privacy Changes: What Christian Mission Teams Need to Know
Meta highlights significant changes to WhatsApp's privacy and security policies in response to new EU regulations. These updates, mandated by the Digital Markets Act (DMA), require WhatsApp to open its platform to third-party chat apps, which could potentially impact the privacy and security of communications. For mission teams who often rely on secure messaging to coordinate sensitive outreach activities, understanding these changes is crucial. The integration of third-party apps could expose vulnerabilities if proper safeguards are not in place, affecting both the confidentiality of their communications and their operational security.
It is important to highlight strong cybersecurity practices amidst these regulatory shifts. Christian mission teams which may not have extensive technical resources, should prioritize staying informed about these changes and consider adopting additional security measures to protect their digital communications. By doing so they can better safeguard their mission-critical interactions and ensure that their outreach efforts remain secure and effective despite the evolving digital landscape.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24237753/whatsapp-messenger-third-party-chat-eu-dma
Meta’s New Data Limits: What Christian Teams Need to Know
Meta is making big changes to how businesses can access user data through its tools, reducing the amount of information available for targeting and tracking. This move is aimed at complying with global privacy laws and could affect how Christian mission teams use platforms like Facebook to reach people with their messages.
These changes will impact custom audience targeting. However, many teams worldwide are finding success with engagement ads that drive people to Messenger, even without advanced targeting or custom audiences, using only regional and age-based targeting. If this approach is adopted, the impact of these changes could be minimal.
For more on this, click the link below:
https://searchengineland.com/meta-restrict-data-business-tools-446439
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Author: Yari Soto and Cody Adams
Article Published: September 13th, 2024