Facebook Shares New Insights into the Impacts of COVID-19 on Small Businesses Around the World

Facebook has published the latest version of its Global State of Small Business report, which looks at the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on business activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2020

Facebook Announces New Rules for Groups to Address Concerns with Misinformation and Hate Speech

Facebook is implementing new rules on groups, after various reports on how Facebook Groups facilitate the spread of misinformation and hate speech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 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 Launches 'Facebook Business Suite', an All-in-One Management Tool for Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has launched a new platform to help small businesses manage their Facebook and Instagram presences from one app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2020

A Timeline of Facebook's Legal Actions Against Platform Misuse [Infographic]

In this infographic, we go back to early 2019 and outline every legal action Facebook has taken since in the fight against platform misuse. 

By Emma Wiltshire • Sept. 16, 2020

A Small Business Guide to Facebook Shops [Infographic]

Facebook and Instagram shops are coming, and they could have a big impact in the eCommerce space.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 16, 2020

Facebook Announces New Advances in VR and AR, Including AR Glasses Coming Next Year

Facebook has announced a range of coming AR and VR tools, including its 'Aria' AR glasses and AR ads for Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 16, 2020

Facebook Partners with Coursera on New Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate Program

Facebook has launched a new training program with Coursera to help people get certified digital marketing training.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Facebook Adds New Organic Post Testing Option to Creator Studio

Facebook is rolling out a new testing option for organic video uploads, in order to help Pages maximize video performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Facebook Adds New Features to Celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month

Facebook is adding some new tools to both Facebook and Instagram to help users celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

High Profile Celebrities Are 'Freezing' Their Facebook and Instagram Accounts in Protest Over Hate Speech

Facebook is facing a major celebrity boycott, with several big-name stars suspending their Facebook and Instagram accounts in protest over the platform's facilitation of hate speech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Facebook Launches Climate Science Information Center to Distribute Accurate Climate Data and Insights

Facebook has launched a new initiative to help support to battle against climate change and connect Facebook users to accurate climate information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Facebook Adds New Brand Safety Controls, Including Topic Exclusions for Video Ads

Facebook is adding some new brand safety tools for video advertisers, including topic exclusions and 'publisher allow' lists.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2020

Facebook Launches New Enhancements for Automotive Inventory Ads

Facebook's looking to provide more ways for car dealers to reach prospective buyers with new enhancements to its Automotive Inventory ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2020

Facebook Adds Video Co-Watching Functionality to Messenger

Facebook has added a new co-watching feature to Messenger, providing another way to keep people connected around common interests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2020

3 Ways to Make the Most of the Rise in eCommerce Activity via Your Social Media Presence

eCommerce is on the rise in 2020, with projections showing that it's advanced by half a decade within months due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Julia Fayre • Sept. 13, 2020

Instagram Warns of Major Impacts to Ad Targeting as a Result of Apple's iOS 14 Update

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that Apple's proposed IDFA changes will have a significant impact on ad targeting, while he's also provided some thoughts on the TikTok takeover talks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2020

Facebook Outlines Coming Mental Health Support Tools

With the impacts of COVID-19 wearing on many people, Facebook has outlined a range of new mental health resources that it's developing for its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Facebook Rolls Out Data Use Check-Up to Ensure Developers Adhere to Data Usage Guidelines

Facebook is rolling out its Data Usage Check Up Tool to all developers using its API in order to reduce data misuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Facebook Launches 'Facebook Campus' to Facilitate Connection Among College Students

Facebook has launched a new, dedicated space for college students called 'Facebook Campus'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Facebook Launches 'Get Digital' Program to Improve Digital Literacy Among School Students

Facebook has launched a new program to help students understand the various privacy and security concerns online, with many of them returning to school in digital form.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Facebook Ordered to Stop Sending European User Data to the US

According to a new report, Facebook has been ordered to stop sharing European user data with the US due to concerns over international surveillance operations. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Facebook Announces New Limits on How Many Ads Pages Can Run Concurrently

Facebook has outlined its coming limits on how many ads a Page can run at any one time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Facebook Adds More Ways to Export Photos and Videos as Part of Data Portability Initiative

Facebook will now enable users to export their posted photos and videos via Dropbox and Koofr, along with Google Photos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook is Letting Some Users View Instagram Stories on Facebook

Facebook has launched a new test which enables some users view Instagram Stories on Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook Adds New Personalization Tools for Watch, Flags New Organic Video Performance Insights

Facebook has announced some new personalization tools for Watch as viewership for the platform increases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020