Meta Adds New, In-Stream Payment Options for SMBs

The new option will enable SMBs to request payment via Meta Pay from within a chat thread.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 18, 2022

Meta Adds New, Exclusive Content Options for Paying Subscribers to Help Creators Build their Audiences

The new tools will provide more ways for creators to incentivize subscribers to sign up.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2022

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Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

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

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Meta May Soon Enable Users to Set Up Various Facebook Profiles Tied Back to a Master Account

What if you could create alternate Facebook accounts to communicate with different audiences and interests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2022

Meta Will No Longer Require VR Users to Connect a Facebook Profile, as it Moves Towards the Next Stage

This is a big move for Meta, as it looks to distance itself from the Facebook brand.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2022

Meta Publishes New Video Planning Guide for Marketers

The 31-page guide provides a range of helpful insights and notes on how to maximize your Facebook video strategy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2022

New Insights Highlight the Best Times to Post on Facebook and Twitter in 2022

Sprout Social has posted new insights into optimal tweet and Facebook post engagement times.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2022

Meta Provides New Insights into Rising World Cup Discussion on its Platforms [Infographic]

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is approaching, and Meta's looking to help marketers tap into the surrounding hype.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2022

Meta Launches New NFT Display Options on Facebook

Get ready for the next stage of NFTs, with Facebook now incorporating NFT display options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 30, 2022

Facebook Adds New Option to Assign Community Managers to Moderate Live Broadcasts

This will provide more capacity to manage your Facebook Live broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2022

Meta Provides Expanded Business Support Through Updated 'Pro Team' Initiative

The program offers direct insights and assistance from Meta's team – though it's not available to all brands as yet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2022

Facebook Launches New 'Creator Collaborations' Option to Help Boost Creator Exposure in the App

The new tags will enable creators to tag other creator profiles on collaborative posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 29, 2022

Meta is Depreciating its Video 'Premieres' Option on Facebook

Premieres enabled users to broadcast pre-recorded videos in a similar presentation format to Live.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2022

Meta Showcases How the Metaverse Will Enhance Freedom of Expression

In a new video for Pride Month, Meta shows how the metaverse can enable more open expression online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2022

Meta Reassures Users That it Has Not Changed its Policies on Abortion-Related Content

Meta says that it has made no change to its policies in the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2022

Facebook Adds New Groups Engagement Options, Including New Side Bar Access to Latest Group Updates

Facebook's putting a new focus on groups as it seeks to re-ignite in-app engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2022

Meta Outlines New Opportunities for Reels Creators via Facebook Stars Donations

New opportunities for Reels creators to make money on Facebook and IG.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2022

Meta Implements New Changes to Housing, Employment and Credit Ads to Eliminate Potential Discrimination

Meta will implement new processes to better address potential bias in its ad targeting systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 21, 2022

Meta Launches New Creator Monetization Initiatives, Including More Reels Payments and NFTs

The new options will provide more pathways for revenue generation in Meta's apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 21, 2022

New Report Highlights TikTok's Rising Value as a Promotional Option for SMBs

More SMBs are driving better results on TikTok, according to new findings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2022

Meta Adds More Reels Creation Options in Instagram and Facebook

Meta's looking to encourage more Reels use, with new remix options in Instagram and Creator Studio.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2022

New Strategic Overview Points to Major Changes Coming to Your Facebook Feed

In a new overview, Facebook app chief Tom Alison points to a more TikTok-style content recommendation approach for Facebook feeds. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2022

Meta Abandons Several Projects, Including Smart Watch and Consumer Portal Devices, In Order to Cut Costs

Amid tightening market conditions, Meta is looking to reduce costs, in various ways.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2022

Meta Launches Pride Month Activations in Messenger and Messenger Kids

Messenger has added a range of Pride-themed stickers and effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2022

Meta is Developing a New 'Basic Ads' Product for Facebook to Counter Losses Due to Data Privacy Concerns

Meta's looking for new ways to counter losses as a result of Apple's ATT update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2022

Meta Announces New Updates for Reels, Including Interactive Stickers, Sound Sync and Longer Clips

Meta's added a range of new tools as it looks to lean into short-form video content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2022