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

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Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

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

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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

Facebook Outlines New Measures to Protect the Integrity of the US Presidential Election

With the US election looming, Facebook has announced a range of additional measures to protect voters from manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

New Study Highlights the Latest Facebook Ad Performance Trends [Infographic]

The team from Socialinsider recently analyzed more than 250k social media ads to get some fresh perspective on key trends.

By Adina Jipa • Sept. 2, 2020

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

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