Messenger Adds New Features for Halloween, Including AR Masks and 360 Backgrounds

Facebook has added some new features for Halloween, including new AR filters and effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Facebook Announces New Emotional Health Resource Center

Just in time for World Mental Health Day, Facebook announced the launch of its new Emotional Health resource center.

By Emma Wiltshire • Oct. 6, 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 Issues Official Response to Claims Made in Netflix Documentary 'The Social Dilemma'

Facebook has posted a two-page, seven-point response to claims made about social media in new Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma'

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2020

Facebook Takes Legal Action Against Data Scrapers in Latest Enforcement Effort

Facebook is taking two companies to court over data scraping, which saw them extract data on Facebook users for digital intelligence tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Facebook Further Clarifies Rules Around False Claims in Ads in Relation to Election Fraud

Facebook has announced some new revisions to its rules around false claims related to election results and voting. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Facebook Announces New Groups Features, Including Automated Moderation Tools and New Engagement Options

Facebook has announced a range of new groups features at its latest Communities Summit event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Facebook Announces Integration of Messenger and Instagram Direct, Adds New Messaging Features

Facebook has taken the next step in its messaging integration process by announcing new cross-messaging capacity between Instagram and Messenger.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2020

Facebook Announces New Publisher Partnerships to Bring More Content to Messenger's 'Watch Together' Feature

Facebook has announced a new set of partnerships to bring more video content to its new Watch Together option on Messenger.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2020

Facebook's Removing its 28-Day Attribution Model for Conversions from Ads

Facebook is removing its 28-day attribution window option for Facebook ads, which will limit advertiser capacity to track campaign performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2020

Facebook Launches Accounts Center to Better Connect Cross-Data and Payment Systems

Facebook is testing a new Accounts Center, which will enable users to link their Facebook, Instagram and Messenger accounts via a single authentication process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2020

Is Facebook Bad for Society? New Insights on the Company's Approach Raise Important Questions

New comments from a former Facebook employee has once again raised questions about its approach, and the consequences of such on society.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2020

Facebook Provides Tips on Utilizing Video Playlists and Series Collections

Facebook has shared some new insights into utilizing video playlists and/or series settings in order to maximize viewership.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 27, 2020

Apple Grants Temporary Waiver of its 30% Fee on Funds Raised Through Facebook's New Paid Events Option

Facebook and Apple have reached an agreement that will enable event organizers to take 100% of the money they raise through paid Facebook events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2020

Facebook Detects Three New Russian-Based Networks Attempting to Interfere with Foreign Politics

Facebook has detailed three new, Russian-based networks that have been attempting to use Facebook to interfere in foreign political debates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2020

Facebook's Oversight Board Set to be in Place Before the US Election

Facebook's new Oversight Board, which will help the platform rule on content decisions, looks set to be active in time for the US Election.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2020

Facebook Removes Cluster of China-Based Accounts Seeking to Interfere in Foreign Politics

Facebook has announced the removal of a 155 China-based Facebook account which had sought to interfere in various foreign political debates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2020

Facebook Shares New Insights into Gen Z, and How COVID-19 has Changed Their Outlook [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new report which looks at how the COVID-19 has impacted Gen Z, and impacted their approach to content online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2020

Facebook Is Removing Its Restrictions on Text Content in Facebook Ad Images

Facebook is removing its restrictions on ads which include too much text in the main ad image.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2020

Facebook Expands Test of New Hashtag Use Metrics Within Post Composer

Facebook is testing a new listing of hashtag usage metrics within the post composer, providing more context of the broader on-platform discussion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2020

Facebook Outlines New Election Information Tools as it Seeks to Prompt More Users to Participate

Facebook has announced a new range of election information tool in order to prompt more people to the November poll.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2020

Facebook Expands Rights Manager to Detect Copyrighted Image Use Across Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has announced an expansion of its Rights Manager tool, which will now detect image copyright violations across Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2020

Facebook Threatens to Leave Europe Due to Proposed New Data-Sharing Regulations

Facebook has hit back at a proposed new regulation which would limit the sharing of European user data with the US-based company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Guide for Video Creators

Facebook has published a new guide for video creators, which includes a range of notes on how to engage your online community and maximize video response.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2020

Facebook Outlines How to Make Best Use of its New Video Insights Within Creator Studio

Facebook has provided some new insight into its improved video metrics, available within Creator Studio.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2020

Facebook Provides New Tips on Branded Content and Stories Ads [Infographic]

Facebook has provided some new tips on branded content and Stories ads, based on internal data insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2020