Facebook Execs Run First Live Test of New Facebook Audio Rooms Feature in the US

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hosted a Facebook audio rooms today as a test of the new option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights on the Effectiveness of its Blood Donation Alerts Program

Facebook has announced a new milestone for its Blood Donation alerts program.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 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's New 'Smart Crop' Feature for Automated Video Editing Is Now Available In Creator Studio

Facebook has made its new Smart Cropping tool for video more widely available in Creator Studio.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2021

Facebook's Developing a New Way To Re-Create Text Styles Based on an Example Image

Facebook is working on a new process that would enable users to re-create text from image examples.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2021

Facebook Partners with Technology and Healthcare Providers to Improve Key Health Messaging

Facebook is partnering with a range of technology and healthcare providers on a new, multi-year health campaign research initiative.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2021

Facebook Launches Sponsored Chat Themes, Payment QR Codes and Quick Replies for Messenger

Facebook has added new sponsored chat themes for Messenger, as well as new QR codes for payments and quick replies on images.

By Jette-Mari Anni • June 10, 2021

Messenger Adds New Integration to Promote the Latest 'Fast and the Furious' Film

Facebook has announced a new Messenger integration to promote the latest film in the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2021

Facebook Publishes New Report on the Key Factors Influencing Online Purchases

Facebook has published a new research report which highlights key considerations for brands looking to promote and sell products online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2021

Facebook's Smartwatch Is Coming, and Will Eventually Be Linked to Its Broader AR Push

Facebook is reportedly looking to launch the first iteration of its new smartwatch by Summer next year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2021

Facebook Delays Taking a Cut on Paid Events and Fan Subscriptions till 2023, Criticizes Apple's Fees

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Facebook won't take any fees from paid events or fan subscriptions till 2023.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2021

Facebook Publishes New Report on the Future Opportunities of AR and VR

Facebook has published a new report in the expanding opportunities of AR and VR connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2021

Facebook Announces Official Timeline for Trump Ban, Changes to Rules Around Political Speech

Facebook has announced changes to its rules around political speech, and specifically, the penalty handed down to former US President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2021

Facebook Updates WhatsApp Business API to Facilitate Improved Customer Connection

Facebook has announced new updates to its WhatsApp Business API to facilitate improved messaging connection for brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Facebook Adds New Messaging Element into its Login with Facebook Process, Enhancing Audience Connection

Facebook has added a new element into its login with Facebook process that will enable additional connection via messaging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Facebook Opens Up Messenger API for Instagram, Providing New Customer Service Potential

Facebook is expanding access to its Instagram messaging API, enabling improved customer message management.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Facebook Launches New Multi-Participant AR Effects Option for AR Developers

Facebook has announced a new Multipeer API for AR effects, which will facilitate the creation of multi-user AR experiences. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

WhatsApp Softens Approach to Privacy Policy Update Amid Rising Pressure From Indian Regulators

WhatsApp is once again changing its approach to its coming privacy policy update amid mounting pressure from the Indian Government.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Facebook Announces New Features and Support Initiatives for Pride Month

Facebook has announced a range of new tools to help users celebrate Pride Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Facebook Now Enables You To Embed Facebook Videos at a Chosen Time in the Playback

Facebook recently added a new option to add in a time in the playback within your Facebook video embeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2021

Facebook Shares New Overview of its Evolving Approach to Marketing Mix Modeling

Facebook has provided an overview of its evolving approach to marketing mix modeling, which could soon provide new ad targeting opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 27, 2021

Facebook Adds New Monetization Tools for Gaming Streamers, Including Stars for VOD Viewers

Facebook is adding some new tools to help gaming streamers generate revenue from their broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2021

Facebook Shares New Research into How SMBs are Adjusting their Digital Strategies Due to the Pandemic

Facebook has published a new report, in partnership with Deloitte, which looks at how SMBs are adjusting their digital strategies in response to the pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into its Evolving Misinformation Detection and Removal Efforts

Facebook has provided a new overview of its evolving efforts to detect and remove coordinated misinformation campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2021

WhatsApp Launches Legal Action Against Indian Government Over Planned Law Relating to Data Tracing

WhatsApp is reportedly launching a legal challenge against new laws in India which would force it to share selected user information. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2021

Facebook Adds New Alerts and Individual User Penalties To Help Stop the Spread of Misinformation

Facebook is launching some new informational prompts, and individual user penalties, to help stop the spread of misinformation in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2021