Facebook Goes on the Offensive Against Apple Over Coming Changes to In-App Data Tracking

Facebook has launched a major campaign criticising Apple's coming changes to IDFA, saying that they will severely impact SMBs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020

Facebook Adds New Monetization Tools for Gaming Streamers

Facebook has added some new monetization options for gaming streamers ahead of the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020

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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 Takes More Proactive Steps to Alerts Users Who've Engaged with Misinformation

Facebook will start sending users specific notifications about posts they've engaged with that have later been identified as false.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020

Facebook's Looking to Take on Cameo with a New Celebrity Streaming Option

Facebook is developing a new option that would enable users to pay to face time with celebrities, similar to Cameo.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020

Facebook Identifies New Coordinated Manipulation Efforts Originating from Russia and France

Facebook says that it's detected two new networks of foreign operatives seeking to manipulate citizens in North Africa and the Middle East.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020

Facebook Adds New Christmas-Themed Features to Messenger Kids

Facebook's added some fun, Christmas-themed options to its Messenger Kids platform ahead of the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020

Facebook Makes its 'Collab' Music Creation App Available to All US Users

After initially launching the app back in May, Facebook is now making its experimental, music collaboration app 'Collab' available to all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2020

Instagram Tests Sharing Reels to Facebook's News Feed and Watch Listings

Instagram's looking to amplify Reels by enabling creators to cross-post Reels to Facebook as well. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2020

Facebook's Removing its Free Access Option for Facebook Workplace

With more users signing up to its enterprise platform, Facebook is now removing its free access option for Workplace.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2020

Facebook Expands Brand Collabs Manager to Include Facebook Groups, Adds New Group Post Options

Facebook will now list public groups in its Brand Collabs Manager to facilitate sponsored content opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2020

Facebook's Testing an Instagram Content Calendar in its Creator Studio Tool

Facebook's testing a new feature in its Creator Studio dashboard which would provide an overview of your Instagram post activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2020

FTC Launches Lawsuit Against Facebook Over Antitrust Activity

The FTC has launched a new antitrust suit against Facebook, which could lead to the break-up of Zuckerberg's social empire.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2020

Facebook Shares Insights into Key Topics of Discussion Across Facebook and Instagram in 2020

Facebook has released its 'Topics and Trends' report for 2021, which outlines the key topics that saw increased discussion across Facebook and Instagram in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2020

Facebook's 2020 Year in Review [Infographic]

Facebook has shared a new listing of key moments from 2020, and how Facebook helped connect us in times of need.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2020

Facebook Shares New Insights into the Impacts of COVID-19 on SMBs

Facebook has published the latest version of its State of Small Business report, which tracks the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses around the world.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2020

Facebook Warns of Impacts to Messenger API Usage in Europe Due to GDPR

Facebook is being forced to limit access to the Messenger API in Europe due to data privacy regulations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2020

Facebook Adds New Tools for Automotive Advertisers

Facebook has added some new features for automotive dealers, providing more options to promote car sales on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2020

Facebook Is Updating its Approach to Hate Speech to Combat 'The Worst of the Worst' Cases

Facebook is changing its approach to hate speech in order to better address 'the worst of the worst' cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2020

Facebook Is Stepping Up its Efforts to Remove COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

With COVID-19 vaccines now being shipped, Facebook is boosting its efforts to eliminate misinformation, which could undermine public health efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2020

Facebook's Troubled Cryptocurrency Project Changes Name Again

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is still pushing ahead, though it continues to face challenges.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2020

Facebook's Content Oversight Board Takes on First Cases

Facebook's new Content Oversight Board, which will provide independent, expert advice on content rulings, is now hearing its first cases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2020

Facebook Launches New Website to Help Businesses Advance Their Social Impact

Facebook has launched a new website to help businesses make a social impact through their efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2020

Facebook Will Launch Facebook News in the UK in January

Facebook has announced that its dedicated News tab is coming to users in the UK in January.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

25 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021

After a tumultuous 2020, what's on the social media marketing horizon for the next 12 months? Here are our predictions for the year ahead. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

Facebook Acquires Messaging Automation Platform Kustomer to Streamline Customer Service Queries

Facebook has announced the acquisition of automated customer service platform Kustomer, which will help improve its buisiness response tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020