Meta’s Threads: what does it mean for brands?


Meta’s newest social media platform, Threads, has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity since yesterday’s launch.

The app has been a focal point in our weekly platform updates, WePlay Watch, for some time and has generated huge amounts of interest in the lead up to this launch.

Surpassing all previous platform records, Threads amassed 1 million users in a record time and having already exceeded the 60 million users mark this morning, Threads is undeniably establishing itself as a major contender in the social media landscape.

Since launch, our team of experts has analysed the platform and identified some key opportunities and challenges the platform presents and curated valuable tips to help brands effectively leverage the platform.

graph showing the time it took each platform to reach 1 million users with Threads only taking a few hours compared to years

Intimate connections and cross-platform reach

Absence of features and limited reach

How to excel on the platform