Facebook Provides More Data Controls with Update to 'Transfer Your Information' Tool

The update will provide more capacity to download and re-use your Facebook data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Facebook Announces #BuyBlack Summit to Help Promote Black-Owned Businesses

The summit will include a range of info sessions and workshops to help highlight the ways in which brands can utilize Facebook for promotion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

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Facebook Shuts Down Project Analyzing the Impact of Misinformation in Political Ads on the Platform

The decision will restrict research into the potential impact of misinformation in political ads on the platform

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

Facebook Launches New Interview Series Looking at Evolving Shifts in Advertising Approaches

The new series will look at how ad agencies are dealing with key shifts in the sector, and what brands can learn from such.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

Facebook Launches Redesigned Settings Layout to Make it Easier to Find Each Element

The new layout is designed to better align with how users look to update their in-app preferences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

Facebook Hosts First-Ever Paid Film Premiere, Which Could Point to New Distribution Opportunities

The move could see Facebook become a new distribution channel for filmmakers to consider.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

SMT Expert Series: Matt Navarra Discusses the Latest Trends, and Where Things are Headed

In an exclusive interview, social media expert Matt Navarra provides his insights on some of the latest trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2021

Facebook Posts Strong Revenue Result, but Daily Active Usage Is Stalling in Key Markets

The numbers show that Facebook continues to go from strength to strength, but its daily active usage numbers are slowing in some markets,

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2021

Facebook Launches 'Campaign Ideas Generator' to Help Businesses with their Promotional Efforts

The new resource website aims to help guide your Facebook and Instagram campaign approach via a range of tools and prompts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2021

Instagram Implements New Initiatives To Protect Young Users, Including Privacy Defaults and Ad Targeting Restrictions

The changes will limit the ways in which advertisers can target young audiences across Facebook's apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2021

Facebook Establishes New Metaverse Project Group as it Focuses on the Next Connectivity Shift

Facebook's making the Metaverse a key focus as it eyes the next stage of digital connectivity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2021

Facebook Announces New Women's Safety Training Events To Help Improve Online Safety and Inclusion

The sessions will showcase the various tools and processes that Facebook has on offer to assist.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2021

Facebook, Twitter and Google Commit to Further Action on Tackling Domestic Extremism

The expansion of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism database will help combat domestic terror groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2021

Facebook Makes New Pledge to Help Increase Gender Equality Within the Tech Sector

Facebook has committed to new goals for increasing diversity in its tech roles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 26, 2021

Facebook Adds New Features for the Tokyo Olympics, Including a Games Hub and AR Effects

Facebook's added a range of features, across all of its apps, to help fans engaged with the event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2021

Facebook Adds New Emoji Search Options in Messenger, Space Jam Chat Theme

The new emoji search tools make it easier to add in your favorite responses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2021

Facebook Updates Policies Around the Promotion of Prescription Drugs

The new regulations aim to keep-up with the evolving health landscape as a result of COVID-19.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2021

Facebook Partners with Coursera on New Digital Skills Training Initiatives

The new initiatives will provide additional training opportunities for those looking into emerging areas.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2021

Facebook Clashes with the US Government Over Vaccine Misinformation

The US Government is right to be pushing Facebook to take a closer look at its systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2021

Facebook Discontinues Research into a Brain Controlled Interface to Focus on AR/VR Advances

Facebook will instead concentrate on wrist-based controls for AR applications.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into its Internal and External Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

The data shows that Facebook is making steady progress on almost all fronts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook Provides New Overview of Oversight Board Decisions and Actions

The overview provides more insight into how the independent Oversight Board is impacting Facebook's processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook Provides New Overview of its Efforts to Combat Racist Abuse Online in the Wake of Euro 2020

Facebook is working to update its tools and processes to better detect such incidents.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Messenger Launches 'Soundmojis' to Add Another Element to Your Replies

Emojis which play sound will provide another way to quickly engage and interact. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook's Making Facebook Pay Available as a Payment Option on Third Party Websites

The update could provide a big boost for Facebook's broader eCommerce efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021