Facebook Announces New Collaboration Tools for Workplace, Including First Steps into VR Offices

Facebook has outlined some new tools for its Workplace professional platform in order to help connect the rising number of people working from home.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 21, 2020

Facebook Outlines the Next Elements in its Free Group Admin Education Series

Facebook has announced an expansion of its Community Education series, designed to help Facebook group admins maximize community engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 20, 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 Clarifies Guidelines Around Music Usage in Video Posts

Facebook has sought to clear up confusion around when and how people can use music in their video content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 20, 2020

Facebook Tests 3D Product Images in Marketplace Among Advanced AI and AR Shopping Initiatives

Facebook's testing a range of advanced shopping tools, including 3D images for Marketplace posts and AI-based matching for clothing recommendations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2020

Facebook Tests New 'Engagement Alerts' for Groups to Help Highlight Key Topics and Discussions

Facebook is testing out a new option for group admins to set-up alerts for posts seeing increased levels of engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2020

Facebook Expands Test of Skippable Mid-Roll Ads in Videos

Facebook has begun testing mid roll ads in video clips, which could provide new considerations for video campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2020

Facebook Provides Insights into Music Listening Behavior, and How Facebook Facilitates Music Engagement [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new report into how users discover music, and connect around such on social platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2020

Facebook Announces 'Shops' for Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has announced new 'Shop' sections for both Facebook and Instagram, which will enable businesses to sell products direct from their profiles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2020

Oculus Outlines New VR Tools to Mark the 1-Year Anniversary of Quest - Including New Links to Facebook

Facebook's VR arm Oculus has outlined a new range of coming tools and features for virtual environments.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses

Facebook has published a new report on the state of the SMB space, incorporating responses from over 86,000 people who own, manage or work for a small to medium-sized business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2020

Facebook's 'Messenger Rooms' Multi-Participant Video Chat Option is Now Available to All

Facebook's new Messenger Rooms is now available to all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2020

Facebook Acquires GIF Platform GIPHY, Which Powers GIF Search on Various platforms

Facebook has acquired GIF platform GIPHY in a deal reported to be worth around $400 million.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2020

Facebook Invests $1 Billion into New Sea Cable to Improve Internet Access in Africa

Facebook is looking to further its mission to connect the world, with the development of a new, billion-dollar sea cable to improve connectivity in Africa.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2020

Facebook Adds Messenger Rooms for Groups and Events

Facebook is making its new Messenger Rooms group video chat option available in groups and events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2020

Facebook Brings its Cartoonish 'Avatars' to US Users

After rolling them out in Europe last month, Facebook is now giving US users access to its Bitmoji-like Avatars.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2020

Facebook Funds New Pro-Technology Advocacy Group to Improve Relations with US Politicians

Facebook is funding a new advocacy group in Washington which aims to improve understanding, and relationships, between tech companies and politicans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2020

Facebook Publishes Latest Update on Content Removals, Fake Accounts, Government Requests and More

Facebook has published its latest Community Enforcement Update, providing insight into how many fake accounts are on the platform, how many content appeals its seeing, government requests for information are more. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2020

Facebook Provides New Ad Placement Controls to Better Manage Potential Brand Association

Facebook has updated its ad placement control tools, in order to provide more safety and assurance for advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Research into Evolving Video Consumption Habits [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new report into evolving video consumption behaviors, and how the mobile shift is changing what people are seeking from video content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2020

Facebook Outlines Full Graduation Week Schedule and Announces New Assistance Tools for Students

After announcing its upcoming virtual graduation event last month, Facebook has now unveiled the full program of events to celebrate the Class of 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2020

Facebook Launches New Support Tools for SMBs in Both Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has released a new set of features to support SMBs impacted by COVID-19, including a new 'Support Small Business' sticker for Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2020

New Research from Facebook Shows Engagement with Local News Providers Booming Amid COVID-19

Facebook's CrowdTangle has provided some new insight into how COVID-19 coverage is driving more people to local news providers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2020

Facebook Provides Tips and a Template for an Effective Content Calendar

Facebook has provided some new tips on how to create an effective content calendar, and a basic template to get you started,

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2020

Facebook Has Developed a New Way to Connect More People to the Internet

Facebook is evolving its Free Basics internet access program for developing regions with a new system that enables broader web connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2020

Facebook Outlines Key Challenges and Plans for Improving Advertising Verification

Facebook's Director of Product Management has provided an overview of where the platform currently stands on expanding advertiser verification.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2020