Meta's V25 Graph API and Marketing API update brings significant changes for ad operations. The new Page Viewer Metric, arriving by June 2026, replaces legacy reach metrics across page and story insights, aiming for consistent cross-platform measurement. Developers should migrate from usage of `page_impressions_unique*` and similar endpoints to `page_total_media_view_unique` and `post_total_media_view_unique`.
Webhooks mTLS certificates will be signed by Meta's own CA starting March 31, 2026; failure to update trust stores with the new root CA (`meta-outbound-api-ca-2025-12.pem`) will cause TLS handshake failures. Enhanced error messaging for Ads Insights Async API begins Feb 18, 2026, adding fields like `error_code`, `error_message`, `error_subcode`, `error_user_title`, and `error_user_msg` to failed report runs, with `error_code` changing from uint to int. The `metadata=1` query parameter is deprecated from v25 and will be removed in May 2026.
Deprecations of reach/impression and 3-second viewer metrics are scheduled for June 2026, pushing adoption of Media Views and Media Viewers. For paid/organic breakdowns, `page_media_view` and `post_media_view` are recommended. Marketing API sees deprecation of ASC and AAC campaigns: creation/update stops Feb 18, 2026, and all such campaigns will be paused by Sep 2026.
ECBC (Existing Customer Budget Caps) campaigns remain editable until v26.0, with options for manual duplication, API replication, or bulk migration. Finally, Graph API versions v19 and v20 are deprecated on May 21, 2026 and Sep 24, 2026 respectively, urging migration to the latest version. Key action items: update webhook trust stores by March 31, 2026; migrate from legacy metrics to Media Views/Viewers by June 2026; prepare for ASC/AAC deprecation by moving to Advantage+; and plan for version upgrades.
OneLink API 2.0 turns deep link creation into scalable infrastructure, addressing the surge in owned-media conversions (67% growth) and web-to-app journeys (250%+). It adds programmatic QR generation, custom TTL controls, and an upgraded developer experience. For ad ops decision-makers, this means automating personalized links across channels, improving conversion rates, and enabling measurable offline-to-app acquisition—without manual overhead or separate vendors.
TikTok Market Scope is a full-funnel analytics tool integrating paid, organic, and branded data to map audience journeys from awareness to conversion. Key updates include dual-funnel views for TikTok Shop and web, upgraded Brand Perception with tentpole planning, and IP-level insights for theatrical brands. Data shows consideration audiences drive 1.8x more store visits, 1.5x higher sales response, and 4.2x higher incremental sales than awareness audiences. Actionable for ad ops: leverage Brand Consideration ads to scale mid-funnel audiences and use audience tags for precision targeting.
Instagram deep links suffer from the platform's walled garden, breaking standard links and preventing attribution. AppsFlyer OneLink technology bridges this gap via smart landing pages, enabling proper routing and attribution for bio, Stories, and DM placements. This turns Instagram from a black box into a measurable growth channel, crucial for scaling influencer programs and optimizing spend.
AppsFlyer MCP connects Claude directly to live attribution data, replacing manual reporting and CSV exports. Gaming teams catch budget anomalies overnight, finance teams compress multi-hour analysis into minutes, and e-commerce teams close the gap between measurement and spend decisions. Setup takes under 60 seconds, enabling real-time queries on channels, cohorts, and ROAS. The key insight is that AI-powered analysis requires live data connections, not stale exports.
Ramadan drives high mobile engagement in the Gulf, but success hinges on pre-Ramadan acquisition for higher LTV and remarketing during the month. eCommerce peaks early; finance responds to mature market triggers; travel converts at Eid. Post-Ramadan, focus on retention over acquisition to stabilize. AI tools are operational but measurement lags. Key takeaway: plan early, leverage remarketing, and phase strategies by period.
Remarketing measurement relying solely on clicks misses view-through attributions, cross-platform journeys, and fraud, leading to misallocated budget and eroded efficiency. AppsFlyer advocates for independent, cross-channel, fraud-protected signals to unify attribution, deduplicate claims, and provide real-time postbacks for better optimization. Key data points include 50% higher paying user share for shopping apps running remarketing, 20% higher ROAS for gaming teams with unified attribution, and vulnerability to click flooding. Actionable takeaway: invest in a robust measurement foundation to capture true campaign influence and scale efficiently.
Adjust's PC & Console solution enables cross-device measurement for gaming, addressing fragmentation across platforms like Steam, console, and mobile. It supports three setup paths: S2S for in-game events, Web SDK for web journeys, and external device ID matching for deterministic linking. Key features include Steam measurement via S2S or Steamworks SDK, SpendWorks for ad spend consolidation, and Datascape for unified reporting. With cross-device journeys becoming common, this solution helps marketers attribute campaigns, measure ROAS, and analyze player value across PC, console, mobile, and CTV, addressing the 61% rise in paid-to-organic ratio in gaming.
WWDC26 focused on AI, with minimal changes to iOS attribution. Apple introduced Foundation Models, Core AI, and App Intents updates, but no significant AdAttributionKit or SKAN updates. For ad ops, this means continuity in measurement strategies. Key AI announcements include Siri AI, Xcode 27 agentic coding, and cross-developer subscription bundles. The lack of attribution changes provides stability for teams optimizing existing iOS measurement approaches.
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