Can Effective Regulation Reduce the Impact of Divisive Content on Social Networks?

The 'Facebook Files' expose has sparked a whole new debate around the use of engagement algorithms, and their impact on society.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2021

Facebook Outlines Advances in Connectivity, as it Works to Connect the Next Billion Users

Facebook continues to add more users by investing in broad-scale connectivity initiatives around the world.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 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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Facebook Announces 2021 Communities Summit, Launches New, $350k Community Awards Program

The summit will give community leaders a chance to learn more from Facebook about how to build their groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2021

Facebook Announces New $10 Million Funding Program for VR Developers

Facebook's looking towards the next stage of digital connection, and playing a key role in facilitating new social and engagement activities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2021

Facebook Adds New Assistance and Awareness Resources for World Mental Health Day

Facebook's added a range of new resources to provide support and assistance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2021

Facebook Publishes New Report on the Importance of Diversity in Advertising

The report highlights the key barriers limiting more inclusion in ads, which is an important discussion that needs to be had.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2021

Internal Documents Show Facebook Usage Among Young Users is in Steep Decline

The latest revelations from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen show that the company may be losing touch with younger audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2021

Facebook Tests New Option to Facilitate Post Sharing to Multiple Groups at Once

A new test would see Facebook users able to share any public post into multiple Facebook groups at once.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2021

Facebook Whistleblower Outlines Conflicting Motivations in the Company's Approach to News Content

A former Facebook employee has provided new insights into how the platform approaches divisive content, and the impacts that can have on society,

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2021

Facebook Updates Ad Reach Estimates, Moving Away from Specific Audience Projections

The change will move Facebook's ad reach estimates into broader potential ranges.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2021

Facebook Adds Cross App Group Chat Functionality in Messenger and Instagram Direct, New Chat Tools

The new features will enable more functionality in your Messenger and Instagram chats, while also advancing Facebook's broader integration efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2021

Facebook Launches Reels on Facebook to US Users

Facebook looks to bring more users in on the short-form video movement. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2021

Facebook's First Big Investment into the Metaverse, and What it Means for the Future of the Company

The Metaverse has quickly become a key buzzword online - but what is the Metaverse exactly, and what does it matter to you and me?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Calls on Independent Oversight Board to Rule on 'Cross Check' System for Celebrities

The move highlights the need for more independent oversight and ruling in social media platforms regulations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Provides New Tips on How to Set Boundaries in Messenger to Avoid Harmful Interactions

The framework provides some key pointers on healthy use of messaging apps. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Announces Expansion of 2Africa Subsea Cable Project to Connect the Next Billion Users

The project will connect more regions to the web, and bring more users to Facebook's apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2021

Facebook Experiments with Additional Business Context Elements in Ad Display

The new display provides more immediate context on advertisers, which could help to improve transparency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2021

Facebook Announces Season 2 of its 'Social Skills' Business Tips Video Series

The second season will feature insights from the social media managers behind Target, BarkBox and more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2021

Instagram Pauses 'Instagram for Kids' Project After Recent Media Reports

Amid concerns around the mental health impacts of Instagram use, the company has decided to shelve its 'Instagram for Kids' project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2021

Facebook Shares Insight into Content that it Looks to Limit in News Feeds

Facebook's Content Distribution Guidelines provide more insight into the types of posts and providers Facebook seeks to limit in News Feeds. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2021

Facebook's Adding More Elements to its Organic Post Testing Tool to Help Optimize Performance

There are now more options to test your Facebook organic posts, which could help to provide more audience insight.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2021

Facebook Outlines Impacts of Apple's Data Tracking Update, Provides Tips on How Brands Can Improve Ad Performance

The new overview outlines the performance impacts Facebook's seeing, and how advertisers can mitigate data loss.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2021

Facebook Tests New 'Community Awards' to Encourage Engagement in Groups

Facebook's looking to encourage more positive group interactions, while also modeling ideal engagement behavior.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2021

Facebook Announces New Portal Devices, Continuing its Evolving Hardware Push

Facebook continues to build on its hardware streams, which could present significant new opportunities for the company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2021

Facebook Experiments with Removing Data on Individual Stories Viewers

The test sees Facebook removing insight on who's viewed your Facebook Story unless they leave a Reaction or comment.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 20, 2021