Facebook Adds New Sponsored Post Options for Groups

Facebook is adding a new sponsored post option for groups, providing new ways for group admins to make money, and for brands to connect with engaged audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2020

Facebook Promotes the Use of Hashtags on Posts - But Will it Improve Post Reach?

Facebook is once again pushing the use of hashtags on posts - but do Facebook searchers actually care?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

By Social Media Today staff

Facebook Launches New $25 Million Program to Support Black Creators

Facebook has announced a new, $25 million fund to help black creators maximize their online presence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2020

Facebook Launches New Video Interview Series to Share More Insight into its Product Development Process

Facebook has launched a new video series that will provide more insight into its product development process, along with coming features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2020

Facebook Launches 'Black Business August' to Support and Highlight Black-Owned Businesses

Facebook will host a series of education sessions and other programming to highlight National Black Business Month in August.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2020

Facebook Updates Chat Plugin for Websites to Enable Messaging Without Logging onto Messenger

Facebook has updated its Messenger chat plug in for websites, which will now enable non-logged in users to send messages to your business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2020

Facebook Will Look to Support New eCommerce Functionalities via Its Accelerator Program

Facebook has announced a new commerce initiative within its startup accelerator program, which will look to fund innovative ideas in online shopping.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

Messenger Rooms is Now Available via WhatsApp on Desktop

WhatsApp users can now access Messenger Rooms and participate in group video calls with Facebook users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2020

Facebook Unveils its New Music Video Approach, Which Could Provide a Boost for Facebook Watch

Facebook has unveiled its new music video experience, which could help it boost viewership of Watch content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2020

Facebook Adds 100 Million More Users, Reports 11% Revenue Growth Amid COVID-19

Facebook has reported its latest performance numbers, showing steady increases in users and revenue, despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

Facebook Outlines Latest Improvements in Accessibility, Including Better Font Re-Sizing and Contextual Headings

Facebook has outlined its most recent updates in accessibility features, rolled out as part of the recent Facebook desktop refresh.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 30, 2020

Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple Face Difficult Questions from House Judiciary Committee

The CEOs of Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple all fronted a House Judiciary Committee in the US, and some key questions about their business practices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2020

Facebook Offers New, Free Training Sessions on Groups for Business, Messenger and More

Facebook continues its program of free business education lessons with new overviews of groups, Messenger and more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2020

Facebook Releases New Web Collage App via its Experimental NPE Team

Facebook's NPE team has released another new app, this time focused on creating your own, unique webpage-type diplay

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2020

Facebook Offers Lucrative Deals to Prominent TikTok Creators Ahead of Wider Release of Instagram Reels

Facebook has offered a range of big name TikTok stars exclusive, lucrative deals to get them across to Instagram. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2020

Facebook Tests New Page Design Which De-Emphasizes Like Counts

Facebook is testing a new Page format that would put more emphasis on followers and improve Page manage options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2020

Facebook Has Created a Bot Social Network to Test for Potential Security Vulnerabilities and Issues

Facebook has developed a new network of bots which are able to simulate social media user behavior in order to test for potential problems in its real-life apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2020

Facebook Will Now Enable Users to Broadcast their Messenger Rooms via Facebook Live

Facebook will now enable users to broadcast their Messenger Rooms video chat conversations via Facebook Live, expanding the audience potential of Rooms discussions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2020

3 Ways to Boost the Performance of Your Facebook Ads

With more businesses looking to digital channels to maximize their brand and marketing efforts, here are some tips on how to improve your Facebook ads performance.

By Ann Smarty • July 22, 2020

Facebook Adds New Features for Workplace, Including Separate Workplace Chat App and Dark Mode

Facebook is rolling out some new updates for its professional Workplace platform, including dark mode options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2020

Facebook is Launching a New Investigation into Potential Algorithmic Bias in its Systems

Following its recent civil rights audit, Facebook is launching a new investigation into potential bias within its algorithms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2020

Facebook Shares New Insights into Most Shared Posts on its Platform

Facebook has shared some new insight on the content that sees the highest distribution across its network. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2020

Facebook Provides Free Education on Facebook Pixel, Video Ads and More

Facebook has outlined its latest 'Summer of Support' training and information sessions, which cover some key elements for digital marketers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2020

Facebook's Rolling Out Touch ID and Face ID Lock Options for Messenger

Facebook is adding new Touch ID and Face ID options for Messenger on iOS, which could help you stop people snooping on your private chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020

Facebook Previews Upcoming Changes to Content Monetization Policies and Brand Safety Controls

Facebook has shared an overview of upcoming changes to its content monetization policies and brand safety controls as a result of its recent civil rights audit. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2020