Facebook Takes Action Against Hacking Group from China Which Targeted Uyghur and Turkish News Sites

Facebook has taken enforcement action against a hacking group from China, which targeted people looking for information on Uyghur Muslims.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Facebook Shares 'Social Skills' Business Tips in New Video Series

Facebook has released the second video in its new social media marketing tips series.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 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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The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter Share Their Thoughts on Section 230 Ahead of New Hearing

The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter have presented their thoughts on proposed Section 230 reform ahead of this week's Committee hearing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Facebook Announces 'F8 Refresh' Virtual Showcase Event in June

Facebook has announced a new F8 Refresh event to be held in June.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Says That People Have Raised Over $5b Through its Donation Tools

Facebook says that over $5 billion in donations has now been raised via its various fundraising and cause-promotion tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Adds New Tools to Enable Content Creators and IP Holders to Detect and Report Violations

Facebook is providing content creators and IP holders with new tools to detect and claim rights over copyrighted content violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook is Running Another Webinar on the Coming Impacts of iOS 14 for Advertisers

Facebook's running another information session on the potential impacts of Apple's coming IDFA update on Facebook ad performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Facebook Tests New 'Green Screen' Creation Option for Facebook Stories

Facebook is testing out a new 'green screen' creation option within Facebook Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Facebook Outlines its Evolving Efforts to Combat Misinformation Ahead of New Investigation

Facebook has provided an overview of the efforts it has undertaken to address the spread of misinformation on its platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Facebook is Looking to Launch Audio-Only Rooms to Hook Into the Social Audio Trend

Facebook's looking to launch its own Clubhouse challenger, with an additional option for its Rooms feature.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2021

Facebook Expands Support for Physical Security Keys to Mobile Devices

Facebook will now support the use of physical security keys for login confirmation on mobile devices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Facebook Previews Next Gen Digital Control for AR, Which Responds to Muscle Commands

Facebook is developing a new, wrist-based control device for AR, which would respond to muscle impulses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Facebook Launches New 'Social Skills' Business Tips Video Series

Facebook has launched a new, seven-part video series which will see a range of business owners share their top social media marketing tips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2021

Facebook Ups its Enforcement Around Rule Violations in Groups

Facebook is enacting stronger penalties for rule violations within groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2021

Facebook Shares Details of Coming Newsletter Platform to Attract Top Creators

Facebook has revealed details of its coming newsletter creation platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 16, 2021

Facebook Launches New Tools to Help Boost the Global COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

Facebook has launched a new effort to help maximize take-up of the COVID-19 vaccination, and get us back to normal life as soon as possible.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 15, 2021

Can Facebook Work Out How to Slow the Momentum of TikTok?

Can Facebook work out how to slow TikTok's momentum in order to avoid losing touch with younger audiences?

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 14, 2021

Facebook Shares Stories of Business Resilience During COVID in New Video Series

Facebook has shared a new series of videos which looks at how some businesses have adapted during the pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2021

Facebook Adds New Monetization Options for Creators, Including Ads in Short Video Clips

Facebook is launching more monetization tools for creators, including a focus on short video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2021

Facebook Outlines the Future of AR, and Plans for the Next Stage of Computing

Facebook has provided an overview of its plans for AR glasses, and the next phase of interactive computing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2021

Facebook Adds 'Holiday Mode' Option to Marketplace

Facebook has added a new 'Holiday Mode' to Marketplace to effectively pause your Marketplace listings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2021

Facebook Officially Launches Test of Option to Share Instagram Reels to Facebook

Facebook is looking to ramp up its push against TikTok with a new test to share Reels clips to Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2021

Facebook Publishes New Guide on Gender Imbalance and Inclusion

Facebook has published a new report into gender imbalance and the need to support female-owned businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 8, 2021

Facebook Publishes New Research into the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Advertising

Facebook has published a new report which looks at the importance of diversity and inclusion in ad approaches.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 8, 2021

Facebook Enables More Users to Switch Off Political Ads, Expanding the Option to More Than 90 Regions

Facebook will now give users around the world more options to reduce political content in their feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2021