What is the Metaverse, Exactly, and How Will it Change Digital and Social Connection?

The metaverse is starting to take shape - here's a look at how Meta's looking to dominate the next stage of digital connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2022

Meta Announces New Restrictions on the Creation and Use of Profile Image Frames on Facebook

Due to activists creating anti-vax profile frames, Meta has been forced to restrict access to the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 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 Publishes New Report into Evolving Conversation Trends and Interests [Infographic]

The report provides an in-depth overview of the latest trends and shifts that are shaping online conversation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2022

Meta Announces New Mission Statement as it Looks Towards the Metaverse Future

Meta's new mission statement puts more focus on moving fast once again, as it looks to develop the infrastructure of the metaverse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2022

Facebook Renames 'News Feed' to Just 'Feed' to Avoid Potential Confusion

The change will not change how the Feed works, nor have any impact on the Feed algorithm.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2022

How Social Platforms are Celebrating Super Bowl LVI

Here's a look at the various ways in which you can join in the celebration around Super Bowl LVI via your favorite social apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 11, 2022

Meta Expands 'Redirect Initiative' Which Offers Alternative Information Sources on Potentially Harmful Searches

Meta says that its initial experiments with counterspeech have seen encouraging results.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 9, 2022

Could Facebook and Instagram Really Be Removed from Europe?

Reports have suggested that Meta could consider removing its two biggest social apps from the EU - but is that really a possibility?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2022

Meta Publishes New Guide to Key Sustainability and Societal Considerations for Shoppers

The guide provides insight into some of the jey trends driving consumer purchase behavior.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 4, 2022

The Metaverse Doesn't Exist, But Meta is in Charge of the Broader Narrative

We're still a long way off the full, immersive metaverse experience, but that hasn't stopped billions of dollars from flowing into metaverse projects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 3, 2022

Facebook Loses a Million Daily Active Users, Posts Big Revenue Result for Full Year 2021

Meta continues to bring in the big bucks, though the overall daily usage of Facebook has declined for the first time. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2022

Facebook Shares New Tips for Connecting with Valentine's Day Shoppers [Infographic]

Need tips for your Valentine's Day approach? This guide includes some handy basic notes for your promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2022

Meta Announces Events for Black History Month, Including a New, Metaverse-Aligned Project

Meta will host a range of events, including AR and VR activations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

What Feature Should Facebook Add to Improve the User Experience?

What feature would you add to Facebook if you could? We recently asked the SMT community for their thoughts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2022

Meta Launches Improved 3D Avatars, Expands Avatar Use to Instagram

Meta's new avatars are a first step towards advanced connection in the metaverse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2022

Would You Join the Metaverse? [Infographic]

What are your hesitations about the coming metaverse shift?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 28, 2022

Meta Moves to the Next Stage of its Messaging Integration Plan, with E2E Encryption on Messenger Group Chats

Despite ongoing opposition from government and law enforcement groups, Meta continues to push ahead with its expanded messaging encryption plan.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Facebook's Removing Profile Videos from Next Month

The looping, 7-second video profile clips will be no more as of February 7th.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 27, 2022

Meta Announces Participants in New Training Program for Black-Owned SMBs, New Support Events Throughout Black History Month

Meta has announced a new program of events to provide support and training for Black-owned SMBs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

Meta Looks to Sell Off its Diem Cryptocurrency Project Due to Ongoing Challenges and Restrictions

Meta's troubled crypto project may be entering its end-stage, with the company looking to move on from the initiative.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2022

Meta Releases New Insights into its Evolving Efforts to Detect Coordinated Manipulation Programs

The data highlights a clear shift away from international influence programs and towards domestic manipulation efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 21, 2022

Messenger Kids Launches New Digital Literacy Initiative to Better Educate Youngsters on Key Risks

The program aims to help kids develop better, safer online engagement behaviors.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 20, 2022

Meta Plans to Establish an NFT Marketplace, Expanding Beyond Profile Pictures

Meta's longer-term view for the interconnected metaverse will include NFTs - but maybe not in the way you expect.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 20, 2022

Meta Publishes New Guide to the Various Security and Control Options in its Apps

The guide covers all of the various security and safety tools on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2022

Meta Is Developing an 'Ethical Framework' for the Use of Virtual Influencers

With the use of digital characters on the rise, regulations are needed to limit potential harm and misuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2022