Meta Adds New Interactive Elements to Facebook Gaming to Help Build Community Engagement

Meta's looking to expand Facebook Gaming as part of its broader push to win back younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2021

Facebook Publishes New Guide to Marketplace Optimization for the Holidays

The guide provides tips on Marketplace listings, with many of the data points also tied back to broader eCommerce trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2021

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

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WhatsApp Adds New Auto-Delete Options, Enabling You to Set All Your Chat Threads to Self-Erase

The new option will enable you to auto-delete all your WhatsApp threads after 24 hours, a week or 90 days.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2021

Messenger Kids Adds Dark Mode, Voice Effects and New Collaborative Gaming Options for the Holidays

Dark mode will help protect young eyes when using the popular messaging app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2021

Messenger Adds New Group AR Effects, Tests Automated Bill-Splitting Process

Some new additions are coming to your Messenger threads, including Taylor Swift Soundmojis and new group AR effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2021

Meta Partners with Industry Experts on New Process to Detect and Remove 'Revenge Porn'

The process will provide a more comprehensive way for people to detect and remove images shared without their permission.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021

Meta Launches New Initiative to Share Data on Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior with More Researchers

Meta's new project will open up its coordinated inauthentic behavior research to more academic groups, improving detection and enforcement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021

Facebook Adds New Trend Insights in Creator Studio, Which Could Help Shape Your Posting Strategy

The new insights could be hugely valuable in formulating your optimal Facebook posting process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021

Meta Updates Policy on Cryptocurrency Ads, Opening the Door to More Crypto Promotions in its Apps

As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, Meta is lowering its thresholds for crypto ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021

Meta Outlines Evolving Safety Measures in Messaging as it Seeks to Allay Fears Around the Expansion of E2E Encryption

Meta's messaging integration plan, including universal messaging encryption, continues to spark fierce debate among privacy advocates and law enforcement groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021

Meta's Crytpo Project Loses Top Executive, the Latest Blow for the Company's Digital Payments Push

Meta's troubled Novi project looks set to remain troubled for some time yet, with its top executive moving on from the company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021

How to Create and Promote Podcasts on Facebook [Infographic]

Podcasters can now promote their programs direct on Facebook - here's a look at how Facebook's podcasts work.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021

Facebook Could Be Forced to Sell-Off Giphy After UK Regulatory Ruling

The UK competition watchdog has ruled that Meta's acquisition of Giphy stifled competition in the sector, which could be a significant ruling. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021

Meta Provides New Insights into the Benefits of General and Narrow Ad Targeting Approaches

The report shows that brands often go too narrow with their ad targeting in the early stages, limiting performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2021

Meta Delays Full Messaging Encryption Plan to 2023, Providing More Time for Debate

The full messaging encryption process was initially set to be completed by 2022.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2021

Facebook Eases Social Issues Ads Policy to Allow Product-Focused Ads to Run Without a Disclaimer

Facebook has announced some changes to its social issues ads requirements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2021

New Survey Underlines TikTok's Rise Versus Instagram as the App of Choice Among Teen users

The latest report once again underlines the rise of TikTok, a key concern for Meta's next-level metaverse shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2021

Facebook's Working on a Universal Translation Engine that Can Understand 128 Different Languages

The process could open up a range of new connection and business opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2021

Facebook Tests New User Content Controls for News Feed, New Restrictions for Ad Placement

The new control options will give users and brands more ways to manage their Facebook experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2021

Meta Previews its Work on Advanced Haptic Gloves that Would Facilitate Enhance Connection in the Metaverse

The metaverse is coming, but it's not here just yet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2021

Facebook Expands Nextdoor-Like 'Neighborhoods' as Part of Broader Giving Tuesday Push

Facebook's expanding its 'Neigborhoods' community connection platform to 132 US cities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2021

Facebook Adds Shops in Groups, New Product Recommendation and Display Options Tied to Group Engagement

The option will provide new ways to display product listings to Facebook users aligned with dedicated interests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2021

Facebook Launches 'Creative App Platform' to Expand Stories Functionality

The program will help Facebook expand the creative options within Facebook Stories, which could help boost usage. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2021

Facebook Announces the Removal of Thousands of Ad Targeting Categories Relating to Sensitive Topics

Facebook will remove thousands of targeting categories to align with data privacy regulations. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2021

Study of 137k Facebook and Instagram Ads Reveals Performance Benchmarks and Trends [Infographic]

Which platform is best for your social ad spend? Check out this research report.

By Adina Jipa • Nov. 9, 2021