Meta Outlines Brand and User Safety Approaches With Mini-Site

Meta’s new initiative outlines its core safety and responsibility principles, which feels like a counter to X’s recent shifts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2023

Meta and TikTok Asked To Provide EU Officials With More Insight Into Disinformation Efforts

The major social apps have become a key information weapon in the Israel-Hamas war.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2023

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A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

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Meta Expands Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger

Broadcast channels have already proven popular with younger users on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2023

Meta Brings More Personal Data Control Elements to Its ‘Accounts Center’ Tool

Meta's looking to make it easier to manage your personal data in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2023

Meta Outlines Efforts to Combat Misinformation Around Israel-Hamas War

Meta's implemented crisis measures to manage the flow of critical updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2023

EU Calls on Meta to Take More Action to Address Misinformation Around Israel Conflict

Invoking new DSA regulations, the EU wants Meta to provide more assurances on its actions to counter misinformation in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2023

Meta Announces New Ad Options for Facebook Reels Ahead of the Holiday Push

Some new ad considerations for Facebook Reels.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2023

Meta Experiments With Comment Filter to Prioritize Verified Users

Could Meta be looking to give paying users more exposure benefits?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2023

Meta Publishes New Guide to Its AI-Driven Advantage+ Ad Campaigns

The guide provides a valuable overview of Meta's Advantage+ campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2023

Meta Expands Roll Out of Generative AI Features for Ad Creation

Meta’s new generative AI tools are coming to Meta Ads Manager.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2023

New Report Shows Referral Traffic From Facebook and X Continues to Decline

Seeing declines in your social traffic numbers? You’re definitely not alone.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2023

Meta Proposes $14 per Month Charge for Ad-Free Facebook

How much would you pay for an ad-free Facebook or Instagram?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2023

Meta Launches Verification for Businesses in New Zealand

Meta’s expanding its paid verification package to businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2023

Meta Publishes New Report on Evolving Consumption Shifts, and What Marketers Need To Consider

Some interesting insights into evolving discovery and consumption habits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2023

Meta’s New AI and VR Push Includes Celebrity-Influenced Chatbots and Next-Gen Smart Glasses

A range of new AI elements are coming to Facebook and IG, including new chatbots in the communications style of celebrities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2023

Meta Looks Set to Unveil Its New AI Chatbots This Week, Available in Various Personas

According to reports, Meta's AI chatbots will come in over 30 different personas.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2023

Meta Unveils Updated Facebook Logo Design and In-App Color Palette

Not, it's not just you. The Facebook logo does look different.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2023

Facebook Will Now Allow Users to Create Multiple Profiles to Explore Different Interests

Users will be able to create alternative profiles and feeds in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2023

Meta Expands Its Paid Verification Program to Business Accounts

Now, businesses will also be able to purchase a blue tick on Facebook and IG (and soon, WhatsApp too).

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 20, 2023

Meta Provides Tips on How to Maximize Your Carousel Ads [Infographic]

Some tips on how to maximize your carousel ads on Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2023

Meta Announces New Ad Tools for the Holidays

Some new ad considerations from Meta for your holiday push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2023

Meta Releases New Report on How Marketers Can Prepare for Coming Data Privacy Shifts

The report includes insights from some of the world's top marketing leaders.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2023

Meta Publishes New Guide to Using AI in Marketing for Holiday Campaigns

Some new insights to inform your holiday campaign approach.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2023

UK Government Removes Key Impediment to Meta’s Full Messaging Encryption Plan

Meta will now be able to enact full messaging encryption by default in the U.K.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2023

Meta Takes Another Step Away From News Content With the Removal of Facebook News in More Regions

Meta says that its users no longer engage with news content the way they used to.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2023