Meta Faces Another Antitrust Challenge, with the FTC's Case Against the Company Approved for the Next Stage

If successful, the new push could see Meta forced to sell off both Instagram and WhatsApp

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2022

Social Media Fuels Division and Angst – But Solving the Underlying Issues at Play is Hugely Complex

Facebook has clearly helped to fuel societal division - but can it be fixed?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 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.

By Social Media Today staff

Facebook Launches New 'Privacy Center' to Facilitate More Control Over Privacy and Data-Sharing Options

The new Privacy Center will provide more oversight and control over your various data tracking options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2022

Facebook Adds New Features to Creator Studio, Including Stories Highlights and Timeline View for Posts

Meta's added some handy new options fo Facebook Creator Studio, which could help drive better response with your posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2022

Facebook Encourages More Developers to Integrate Facebook Stories Sharing into their Apps [Infographic]

Facebook's looking to get more app developers to integrate Facebook Stories sharing into their apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2022

TikTok Leads Christmas Day Download Charts, New Markers of the Coming Metaverse Shift

Some interesting, and important trends of note in the Christmas download charts on iOS and Android.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 28, 2021

Mapping the Social Media Landscape [Infographic]

The social media landscape may extend further than you think, with competition rising from Asian-based players.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2021

Meta Announces Updates to its Ad Campaign Set-Up Process to Better Align with Primary Objectives

The new process aims to streamline the ad set-up process by reducing your objective options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2021

Meta Adds New, Holiday-Themed Elements to Messenger, Including Soundmojis and AR Effects

Tis the season to be using snow-themed AR effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2021

Meta Provides an End-of-Year Update on the Growth of its 'Bulletin' Newsletter Platform

Meta's newsletter platform is still in its early stages, but is showing good signs of growth.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2021

Messenger Adds New Group Effect for NYE, in Partnership with Cosmopolitan

It's the latest in Meta's rising push to win back young users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2021

Meta Publishes New Trending Gift Guide Based on Facebook Marketplace Activity

The guide covers a range of Marketplace trends, highlighting key products of interest among Facebook shoppers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2021

Meta Launches New Legal Effort Against Phishing Scammers Who had Been Operating Over 30k Fake Pages

Meta's ongoing legal efforts play a key role in deterring future criminal activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2021

Meta Partners with Popular Mobile Apps for New End-of-Year Stories Collaborations

The collaborations provide more TikTok-like creative functionality, which could help to keep users within Meta's apps instead.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2021

Meta Publishes New Study on the Importance of Maximizing Inclusion in Gaming [Infographic]

The study looks at the importance of inclusion in game development, which could also be extended to many other elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2021

Meta Launches New Tool that Animates Kids' Character Drawings

The new app uses AI to bring your kids' weirdo characters to life.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2021

Meta Looks to Take More Action Against Data Scraping with Expansion of its Bug Bounty Program

The announcement could significantly boost Meta's capacity to detect and block misuse of user data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2021

Meta Opens Up Simplified AR Creation Tools to More Users

By providing simplified AR creation tools, Meta can better position itself to lead the next big AR trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2021

Facebook Announces New Comment Moderation and Support Features, Including Live Chat for Some Account Issues

Live chat for those locked out of their Facebook accounts will address a key issue for many users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2021

Meta Takes Next Steps Towards VR Social with the Expansion of Horizon Worlds

The next stage of immersive digital connection is coming, with Horizon Worlds now available to all VR users in the US and Canada.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Meta's Novi Cryptocurrency Project Launches New Trial on WhatsApp in the US

Meta's crypto project moves to the next stage of testing, which could help build the case for the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Meta Launches Personalized Year in Review Features on Facebook and Instagram

The features provide a summary of your shared experiences on the platform's throughout the year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Facebook Launches New Tools for Live-Stream Creators, Including Links in Streams and Additional Stream Guests

The new additions provide a range of new considerations and opportunities for live-stream creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Facebook Launches 'Professional Profiles' to Help More Creators Maximize their Presence

Facebook's making a push to win over more creators, as part of its broader effort to win back young audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2021

Facebook Launches 'Stars Fest' to Increase Creator Donations, and Bring More of their Fans to the App

Facebook's hoping to encourage more Stars usage, and win over more creators and their fans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2021