Facebook's Outlines its Efforts to Protect Upcoming Election in Myanmar, A Key Inflection Point for the Platform

Facebook has published a new overview of the various measures its taking to protect the upcoming Myanmar election, where the platform has huge influence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2020

Facebook Removes New Network Linked to Russian-Based Internet Research Agency

Facebook has released the latest version of its Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior report, with three networks detected and removed in August.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2020

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Facebook Responds to 'Counterproductive' Australian News Content Revenue-Sharing Regulation

Facebook has responded to the Australian Government's proposed regulatory reform which seeks to make Googe and Facebook pay news publishers for use of their content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Facebook Launches New Research Project to Assess the Impact of Social Media Engagement on Political Behaviors

Facebook has announced a new research project that will examine the impact of Facebook and Instagram on key political attitudes and behaviors during the US 2020 election.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Facebook Launches New Education Stream for Community Managers

Facebook has launched a new, free education stream focused on effective community management

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Facebook Provides an Overview of Content That it Looks to Exclude From Its Recommendation Surfaces

Facebook has provided some new insight into which Pages and posts it looks to exclude from its recommendation surfaces, like its 'Pages You May Like' and 'Suggested For You' listings. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Marketers Turn to Facebook and Instagram to Build Brand Awareness

Social Media Today readers share their most effective marketing goals for each platform. The first two polls show that brand awareness is the clear leader in Instagram and Facebook strategies.  

By Emma Wiltshire • Aug. 31, 2020

Facebook's Testing a New Way to Help Publishers Maintain Connection with Paying Subscribers

Facebook is testing a new option that would enable people who subscribe to certain publications to link their Facebook account with that publisher, in order to avoid paywall on links.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2020

Facebook Looks to Add Pressure to Apple and Further Emphasize Concerns Around App Store Policies

Facebook says that Apple recently rejected its proposal to add a notification in its app about Apple taking a 30% cut of funds raised by live events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2020

Facebook Announces New Legal Proceedings Against Fake Engagement Seller and UK App Developer

Facebook continues to take legal action against companies that violate its platform rules, with two new proceedings announced. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2020

Facebook Announces Beta Launch of 'Horizon' VR Social Experience

Facebook is advancing its new 'Horizon' social VR platform to the next stage of development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2020

Facebook Outlines New System for Detecting Fake Accounts and Misinformation Based on Interactions

Facebook has developed a new system for detecting misinformation and fake accounts, which could help improve its enforcement efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Facebook Adds Custom Backgrounds for Messenger Rooms, Adds New Rooms Discovery Tools

Facebook has added some new features for Messenger Rooms, including custom backgrounds and new connection options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Facebook Warns of Major Impacts to Audience Network Effectiveness Due to iOS 14 Update

Facebook has warned Audience Network advertisers that changes to iOS 14 will severely impact ad effectiveness.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Facebook Updates 'Whale'' Meme App with New Features

Facebook has updated its Whale meme app with a selection of new features - the first of its experimental app to get a comprehensive expansion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook's Hosting New Information Sessions on Engaging Your Community and Hosting Online Events

Facebook has announced some new education sessions to help group managers and marketers make best use of events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Renames AR/VR Team to Encompass its Expanding Focus

Facebook has renamed its AR/VR team to better encompass the expanding scope of its projects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Announces Plans to Expand Facebook News into Multiple Countries

Facebook says that it will soon expand its dedicated News tab to multiple regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Adds Facebook Shop Tab, Expands Facebook and Instagram Shops to All US Businesses

Facebook has announced a range of updates for its new Shops options on both Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Provides Tips on Utilizing Live Producer to Maximize Live-Stream Broadcasts

Facebool has provided a new set of insights and tips for its Live Producer dashboard which gives users more control over their live streams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2020

Facebook Develops AI That Can Help Choreograph Dance Moves to Any Music

Facebook has developed a new AI system which can direct users to creative dance moves based on any music input.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2020

Facebook Evolving Trends Research: Glocal Community [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new set of reports looking at the rise of key trends during COVID-19. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2020

Facebook Outlines New, Machine Learning Process to Improve the Accuracy of Community Standards Enforcement

Facebook has rolled out a new system to help better identify community standards violations, which should improve the accuracy of its enforcement efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2020

Facebook Evolving Trends Research: Mindful Wellness [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new set of reports looking at key trends that are emerging during COVID-19. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2020

Facebook Provides New Tips to Help Improve Stories and Video Ads [Infographic]

Facebook has provided some new tips on how marketers can maximize the performance of their Stories and video ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2020