Facebook Outlines Advances in Computer Vision and Object Identification Tech

Facebook has showcased its advancing video object identification tech, which could have a range of implications for digital marketers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2021

Facebook Pushes Ahead with Plans for Full End-to-End Encryption of its Messaging Tools

Facebook has provided an update on its plans to implement full end-to-end encryption of its messaging tools, despite ongoing concerns from authorities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 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 First Stage of Newsletter Push, with $5 Million in Funding for Journalists

Facebook has announced the first stage of its coming newsletter integration, with new funding to lure writers across.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

Facebook Will Soon Enable Businesses to Create Facebook Ads Within WhatsApp's Business Tools

Facebook's adding a new option to create Facebook promotions within its WhatsApp Business tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

Facebook Launches New Push to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging Within Vulnerable Communities

Facebook is working to help improve COVID-19 vaccine messaging in vulnerable communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

Facebook Posts Strong Revenue Result, Though Active Usage Growth is Slowing in Key Markets

Facebook has published its latest performance update, showing a strong increase in overall revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2021

Messenger Launches New Initiative to Celebrate the Work of Influential Teachers and Educators

Facebook Messenger has launched a new initiative to celebrate the work of teachers, as part of National Teacher Appreciation Day

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Facebook Partners on New Program to Provide Digital Skills Training to Minority Communities

Facebook has announced a new initiative, in partnership with Coursera and Goodwill International, to provide training to 6,000 COVID-19 impacted workers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Zuckerberg Lays Out Plans for New Revenue Tools for Instagram Creators, and Improved Brand Promotional Offerings

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans for coming monetization tools for Instagram creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Facebook Launches New Legal Action Over the Sale of Counterfeit Goods on its Platforms

Facebook has launched new legal action, in partnership with Gucci, over the sale of counterfeit goods on its platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Facebook Announces New Integration with Spotify Enabling Users to Listen to Music and Podcasts In-Stream

Facebook has announced a new music and podcast integration option, in conjunction with Spotify.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

Facebook Flags Changes to News Feed Ranking, With New Tests to Determine What Users Want to See

Facebook has outlined its latest approaches to refine its News Feed algorithm, which could have an impact on your Facebook content planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

Facebook Shares More Brand Marketing Tips in its Latest 'Social Skills' Video

Facebook has published the latest video in its 'Social Skills' marketing tips series.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

Facebook Tests New Video Ad Options, Including Updated Targeting Categories and Instagram Reels Ads

Facebook's announced a set of new video ad options, including the first stage of Instagram Reels ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2021

Facebook Increases Support for Businesses from Underserved Communities via New Initiative

Facebook has joined Andreessen Horowitz’s Talent x Opportunity Initiative to help provide support for businesses from underserved communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Facebook Provides Advice to Help Advertisers Prepare for Apple's iOS 14.5 Update

With Apple confirming that its controversial IDFA update is being rolled out from next week, Facebook has sent out a reminder to advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Facebook is Now Suggesting Topics for Users to Follow in Feeds

Facebook is looking to expand engagement around specific topics, with new recommendations in feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into its Evolving Data Privacy and Protection Efforts

Facebook has shared a new overview of its evolving data privacy and protection efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Will Now Let Users Transfer Posts and Notes to Google Docs, Blogger and Wordpress

Facebook has added a new data portability option, with the capacity to transfer posts and notes to third-party platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Announces a Range of New Audio Tools, Including Audio Rooms, New Sound Clip Creation Tools

Facebook has announced a range of new features to tap into the rising audio social trend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

Facebook Expands 'Related Discussion' Prompts on Shared Posts in News Feeds

Facebook has expanded its test of new 'Related Discussion' prompts on posts to prompt more engagement around shared content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021

In Ruling on Trump's Ban, Facebook's Oversight Board Has the Opportunity to Change the Platform's Approach

Facebook's independent Oversight Board is about to face its first major test.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2021

Facebook May Soon Offer Campaign Budget Optimization Across Platforms, Not Just Ad Sets

Facebook is developing a new system that would enable advertisers to automate optimal ad spend across multiple platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Child Health Experts Call on Facebook to Abandon Plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'

A group of child health experts have called on Facebook to abandon any plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021

Facebook Launches New Legal Action Over Attempted Domain Name Abuse Scams

Facebook is taking legal action against a company that's been looking to use lookalike domain names to dupe users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021