Facebook Outlines Evolving Efforts to Combat Hate Speech in New Report

Facebook has released the latest version of its Community Standards Enforcement Report, which now includes a specific section on the prevalence of hate speech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

New Antitrust Suit Set to Brought Against Facebook Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions

A group of state attorneys general are launching a new antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, which could increase calls for a break-up of the company. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

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Facebook Makes Its Latest Experimental App Available to All Users

Facebook's giving its experimental app E.gg a wider launch as it looks to catch onto the next big thing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2020

Despite Everything, Facebook Remains a Prominent Facilitator of Election Misinformation

Despite spending years preparing for the 2020 US election, insights show that Facebook remains a key facilitator of misinformation in the wake of the poll.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

Facebook Shares New Insights into Internal Challenges Posed by Increased Usage During COVID-19

Facebook has shared some new insights into how it dealt with the challenges of fewer staff and increased usage amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2020

Facebook Provides eCommerce and Ad Copy Tips for Your Holiday Campaigns

Facebook has provides some new pointers for eCommerce businesses, along with some ad copy tips to help boost your campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2020

Facebook Adds More Ways for Creators to Track and Monetize Their Content on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook is providing more ways for creators to track and monetize their content via re-posts on Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2020

Instagram Adds New Option Which Enables Users to Opt-Out of Third-Party Data Usage for Ad Targeting

Instagram is adding a new setting to enable users to opt-out of off-platform data tracking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2020

Facebook Updates Report Moderation Systems to Ensure Worst Case Content is Dealt With First

Facebook has outlined a new update to how it deals with the moderation of rule violating content, which should see the worst cases dealt with faster.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2020

Facebook Launches New Video Series, Hosted by Post Malone, Exclusively on Messenger and Instagram

Facebook has launched a new show, hosted by Post Malone, exclusively via its new Watch Together option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2020

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

Facebook has published its latest State of Small Business report, looking at how SMBs have been impacted by COVID-19.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Facebook Adds New 'Vanish Mode' Disappearing Messages in Messenger

Facebook has announced a new 'Vanish Mode' for Messenger, which enables users to set their messages to auto-delete after you leave the chat.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Facebook Shares New Insights into Evolving Consumer Behaviors Amid COVID-19

Facebook has published a new report which looks at emerging consumer behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, what they mean for future trends, and how marketers can respond.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Facebook Maintains Pause on Political and Social Issue Ads in the US in the Wake of the US Election

Facebook will maintain its ban on all ads about politics and social issues in the US for the time being.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Facebook Announces Start-Ups Set to Take Part in its New Accelerator Program to Expand Connectivity

Facebook has announced a group of 20 start-ups that will take part in its new accelerator program to help maximize internet connectivity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 9, 2020

Facebook Provides New Ad Copy Tips to Help Maximize Performance

Facebook has provided some new ad tips to help businesses maximize their holiday campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2020

Blocked Hashtags, Violence Metrics, Bans - How Social Media Has Dealt With the US Election

Facebook, Twitter and TikTok have all been active in working to limit the spread of potentially harmful content around the US election. Has that helped?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2020

Having Problems with Your Facebook Ads? You're Not Alone

Amid the chaos of the US Election, some Facebook advertisers have been experiencing various issues and delays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2020

Facebook Tests New Options to Add Motion Effects to Still Images in Feed

Facebook is testing some new visual effects options for still images posted to News Feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2020

WhatsApp Pay Gains Approval for Expansion in India, Boosting Facebook's eCommerce Push

Facebook has taken another important step in its efforts to become a critical tech infrastructure element in the emerging Indian market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2020

Facebook, Twitter Take Action to Maintain Election Integrity as Vote Counting Continues

With the result of the US Election hanging in the balance, both Twitter and Facebook are working to keep people accurately informed. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 4, 2020

Facebook Once Again Experiments with Up and Down Votes for Comments to Optimize Engagement

Facebook is once again testing up and downvotes for comments, this time within groups, as a means to highlight the best responses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2020

WhatsApp Updates Storage Management, Making it Easier to Delete Unwanted Content

WhatsApp has updated its storage management tool, making it easier for users to see what they can remove to free up space.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2020

Internal Facebook Poll Shows Decline in Staff Sentiment Around Whether the Platform is 'Good for the World'

A recent survey of Facebook staff found that 51% of them agreed that the platform is 'good for the world', down from 70% just over a year ago.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2020

Facebook Looks to Promote Small Businesses in the Lead-Up to the Holidays [Infographic]

Facebook is launching some new initiatives to promote small businesses - and Black-owned businesses specifically - in the lead up to the holidays.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2020