Facebook Shares Halloween Trends and Tips from Facebook Marketplace [Infographic]

What's trending for Halloween this year? Here's a look at what's selling on Facebook Marketplace.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into Fan Engagement Around the T20 Cricket World Cup

The guide provides an overview of Facebook engagement among Indian cricket fans, highlighting potential opportunities around the event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 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 Marketing Insights Sessions for Advertising Week

Facebook will host seven sessions at Advertising Week, covering a range of key online marketing trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2021

Facebook Shares Insights into Halloween Shopping Trends on Facebook Marketplace [Infographic]

Some interesting insights into emerging trends on Facebook Marketplace, which could help to guide your Halloween marketing approach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Facebook Adds New Shipping Options to Marketplace Facilitating More eCommerce Activity

Shipping will enable Marketplace sellers to reach a wider audience, which could also help to fuel Facebook's broader eCommerce ambitions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

WhatsApp Adds Another Layer of Security to Encrypted Chat Back-Ups

The move is another step in providing more security for WhatsApp chats - but is that, ultimately, a good thing?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Facebook Launches New Video Ad Series Calling for Improved Regulations for Social Media

The new videos aim to provide another perspective on Facebook's efforts to improve its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Facebook Develops New AI That Can Predict Future Process Steps, and Help Guide Activity

The new process could have a wide range of applications, boosting Facebook's broader push into smart tech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

Facebook Announces New Policies to Better Protect Public Figures from Harassment

The new rules will see Facebook crack down on sexualized commentary, while also protecting more public figures from harassment.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2021

Facebook Will Now Count Unconnected Facebook and Instagram Accounts Separately in Ad Reach Data

The new approach will change the way that Facebook counts individual users of its apps for ad purposes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2021

Facebook Announces New Shopping Events for the Holidays, Including Live Shopping and #BuyBlack Initiatives

Facebook's looking to continues its eCommerce push, with a range of new events, along with some new safety features for Marketplace.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

Facebook Workplace Turns Five, Now with 7 Million Paying Subscribers

The company's professional platform looks set for ongoing growth amid the WFH shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

Facebook Looks to Implement New Measures to Address Concerns Around Teen Usage and Algorithmic Amplification

Facebook also says that it's open to sharing insights into how its News Feed algorithm works.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

Facebook Expands Access to Live Audio Rooms, Adds New, Dedicated Audio Tab

Facebook's looking to take the next steps with its audio social options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2021

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

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