Observed Signal · Sep 12, 2025 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Meta Unveils Reels Ads, Threads Formats, Value Rules
Meta introduced expanded advertising updates across its platforms, including Reels Trending Ads now available to more advertisers with a Meta Sales Rep. Meta claims the feature can boost unassisted brand awareness by up to 20%. Threads gains new ad formats, with a test of a 4:5 aspect ratio for single-image and video ads, and upcoming Advantage+ Catalog Ads and App Ad campaigns. Advertisers can create Threads ads using existing Instagram accounts or posts via Ads Manager. Value Rules are being rolled out from Sales and Apps to Awareness and Engagement objectives, with Meta reporting higher-value conversions doubling compared to standard campaigns. Additionally, a new Instagram Follows metric has been added to Ads reporting to gauge follower growth driven by ads.
Technical release of Meta ad updates across Instagram, Threads, and Facebook with new formats, metrics, and targeting capabilities affecting the advertising ecosystem.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Reels Trending Ads now available to all advertisers with a Meta Sales Rep.
- Meta claims up to 20% uplift in unassisted Brand Awareness from Reels Trending Ads.
- Threads introduces new ad formats, including a 4:5 format test for single image and video ads; Advantage+-Catalog Ads and App Ad campaigns to follow.
- Ads can be created on Threads using existing Instagram accounts or posts via Ads Manager.
- Value Rules rollout extends to Awareness & Engagement, with higher-value conversions doubling vs. traditional campaigns.
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