Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg Announces Her Pending Exit from the Company

Sandberg leaves after 14 years at the company, in which she played a key role in developing its ad business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2022

Meta Announces New Activations for Pride Month, Including Stickers, AR and VR Projects

There's a range of ways that you can show support and engage in various Pride-themed events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2022

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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 Announces the Next Step in its Metaverse Transition

The FB stick ticker is being retired, in favor of its new META tag

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2022

Meta Releases New Facebook Graph and Marketing API Updates, Including New Data Access Provisions

Meta's rolling out some new updates for its API, which relates to how third-party platforms access Facebook data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

Meta Updates Privacy Policy with New, More Illustrative Examples and Language

The updated policy documents provide more context as to how each clause relates to your usage. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

Meta Outlines Advancing Process for Creating Realistic Digital Avatars for the Next Stage of Connection

The new avatar creation tools will open up a range of new opportunities within the broader metaverse shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022

Meta's Adding More Ad Targeting Information to its Ad Library Listings

The update will provide more transparency into how Meta's more sensitive ad targeting categories are being used by Pages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022

Meta Adds Updated Congressional District Data to Location Targeting Options for Ads

The update will provide more accurate geo-targeting and audience estimates, based on Census info.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2022

Meta Shares Latest Numbers on Rules Enforcement, Including Abuse and Terror-Related Content and Fake Profiles

Meta's provided a new overview of its efforts to detect spam, abuse, harmful content and fake profiles in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2022

Meta Releases Latest, Baffling 'Widely Viewed Content' Report

Meta's 'Widely Viewed Content Report' continue to highlight concerning content trends on Facebook, rather than dispel them.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2022

Meta Looks Set to Push Publishers Towards Short Video in New Pivot

The new push could force news publishers to reassess their Facebook strategies once again.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2022

Instagram Launches Initial Test of NFT Display Options, Which Are Also Coming to Facebook Soon

NFTs are coming to Meta's apps, with Instagram launching an initial test of its new NFT display options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2022

Facebook's Removing a Range of Location Tracking Tools as Data Regulations Continue to Evolve

Why is Facebook removing these data tracking tools? It could be in line with evolving regulations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2022

Meta Updates Reels Monetization Options to Better Incentivize Creators

With the competition for creative talent heating up, all the major platforms are looking to improve their short-form video monetization offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2022

Facebook Tests New Stories-Like Notifications Bubbles to Boost Engagement

The option provides another way to stay up to date with the latest Facebook posts from specific connections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Facebook Is Removing Support for Podcasts, Just 10 Months After Launching New Podcast Features

Social audio had a moment, and now it seems that Facebook believes the moment has passed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2022

Facebook User Growth Back on Track, Revenue Declines in Q1

Meta continues to add users, though impacts from Apple's ATT update, and the war in Ukraine, have impacted revenue performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2022

Facebook Adds Music Clips in Comments to Add New Context to Your Replies

A new way to force people to listen to your latest favorite tracks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022

Meta Publishes New 'Community for Brands Playbook' to Help Brands Build Engaged Online Groups

The 39-page guide provides a range of tips, notes and examples to assist in your community-building process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2022

Meta Shares Insights into its Reporting and Safety Tools in New Video Series

Some key tips for those looking to stay safe, or keep their friends and relatives safe, online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2022

NFTs are Coming to Facebook and Instagram – Whether You Like Them or Not

A new report suggests that Meta is close to launching its initial push into NFTs and an in-app currency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

Meta Cancels its F8 Developer Conference for 2022

F8 is where Meta has traditionally shared insight into its latest projects and system developments.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 6, 2022

Meta Reiterates the Value of Personalized Ad Tracking in New Ad Campaign

The campaign highlights how personalized ads have helped people find relevant small business offerings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2022

Meta Launches 'Share to Reels' Option for Third Party Developers to Help Fuel Reels Usage

Third-party developers will now be able to add a new 'hare to Facebook Reels' button into their apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2022

New Reports Show that Meta is Working with Political Activists to Seed Concerns About TikTok

Meta has been working with the activist group to stoke concerns about the dangers of TikTok use.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2022