Make the Most of Your Shop on Facebook and Instagram for the Holidays [Infographic]

Meta for Business has provided some new tips on how to make the most of your Facebook and Instagram shops for the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 9, 2021

Facebook Shares Messaging Tips for Businesses Ahead of the Holidays [Infographic]

Facebook's sharing tips and insights to help marketers make the most of their holiday push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2021

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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 Shares New Insights into Climate Change Knowledge and Concern by Gender and Region

The report looks at how men and women, in different regions, are responding to the climate crisis.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2021

Internal Research from Facebook Shows that Re-Shares Can Significantly Amplify Misinformation

Should Facebook consider removing the 'Share' button entirely?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2021

Meta is Reportedly Planning to Open Retail Stories to Sell VR, AR and Other Digital Connection Tools

Direct-to-consumer connection could help Meta maximize its metaverse push, in various ways.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2021

Facebook Announces New Groups Tools at Its 2021 Communities Summit

New engagement tools, paid subgroups, merchandise shops - Facebook's adding a range of new groups tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2021

Facebook Adds New Monetization Tools for Creators, Continues its Battle with Apple Over Fees

The new options provide more ways for creators to make money, and build connection with their biggest fans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Meta Launches New Fact Checking Mentorship Program to Reduce the Impacts of Misinformation Online

The program aims to provide more support, and information-sharing processes, to assist fact-checking teams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Meta Is Facebook's Push to Own the Metaverse - And It Might Just Work

Facebook wants to own the metaverse space - and right now, it looks to be best-placed to maximize the benefits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Facebook Abandons Facial Recognition, Will No Longer Identify Users to Tag in Uploaded Images

The decision comes after various legal challenges, and significant fines, relates to Facebook's facial ID systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Instagram Launches Live-Stream Shopping Events for the Holidays, Free Shipping on Purchases

Instagram's looking to lean into live shopping as part of its push for the holiday season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2021

Facebook Expands Climate Science Center to More Regions, Ramps Up Climate Misinformation Detection

As world leaders discuss the next steps on tackling climate change, Facebook is looking to up its own contribution to the broader effort.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Facebook Adds New Certificate Courses in Marketing Analytics and AR Creation

Looking to up your digital marketing skills and qualifications, and give yourself a leg-up on the competition? 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Facebook's 'Meta' Name Change Has Also Sparked the Beginning of its New Effort to Win Back the Youth

Facebook - or Meta - has made winning back the youth a mission, and it's trying new things to boost its appeal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2021

Facebook Tests New 'Spotlight' Conversation Option to Facilitate More Focused In-App Chats

The new option enables users to have more focused chats within the reply threads on Facebook posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2021

Facebook Gaming Beats YouTube Gaming for Hours Watched in Q3 [Infographic]

Facebook Gaming could be a key platform in facilitating its next big shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2021

Facebook's Coming Projects Will Make It a Bigger Part of Our Daily Lives - Is That a Good Thing?

The evolution of Facebook could have big impacts, good and bad. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2021

Facebook Previews the Next Stages of Digital Connection at Its Connect 2021 Conference

Facebook - sorry, 'Meta' - has previewed its next level connection tools at its Connect 2021 event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 28, 2021

Facebook Announces New 'Meta' Corporate Title, Aligning with the Next Stage of Digital Connection

The re-brand aims to re-align Facebook with the next generation of digital connection and engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 28, 2021

Facebook to Focus on Serving Young Adults in New Push

Facebook says that it will make young users its central focus moving forward, which could spark key shifts in your Facebook marketing strategies.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2021

Finding Answers to The Problems Identified in the Latest Facebook Leaks Will be a Complex Process

The latest insights into Facebook's internal research underline a range of problems, but provide few answers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2021

Facebook to Face Heavy Fines for Allowing Young Users to Sign-Up to its Platforms Under Proposed Australian Law

Proposed regulations in Australia could see Facebook face major financial penalties if it fails to stop young users signing up to its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021

Facebook Posts Steady Results in Q3, with More Users and Stable Revenue, Despite ATT Impacts

Amid a storm of new controversy, Facebook has published its Q3 report, showing steady increases in both users and revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021

Facebook Launches New Info Sessions for Female Business Leaders

The new video sessions, released for Women’s Small Business Month, provide tips and notes to help female entreprenuers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021

New Internal Insights Underline Facebook's Impacts on Societal Shifts, and its Struggles to Manage Such

A new leak of internal research reports from Facebook sparks more questions about the company's impact and process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2021