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

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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'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

Meta's NPE Team Continues to Shift Focus with the Shutdown of Another Experimental App

The NPE team, which has launched a range of app experiments, is evolving into a new, metaverse-aligned entity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2022

Meta Outlines Policy Requirements for Businesses Looking to Advertise and Sell on its Platforms

A good refresher on Meta's various regulations and requirements, with links through to all the relevant policy documents.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2022

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

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