Anti-Lockdown Protests Provide New Challenges for Facebook's Censorship Rules

Facebook is being forced, once again, to enforce censorship on political speech as anti-lockdown protests are organized and promoted across its platforms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2020

Facebook Launches New Gaming App to Challenge Twitch, YouTube

Facebook has launched a new, dedicated gaming app, as it looks to increase its share of the global gaming market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 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 Tests Adaptive Color Backgrounds for Profiles

Facebook looks to be testing a new option that would alter the color of your profile in the mobile app based on the dominant color in your profile image.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2020

The Australian Government Looks to Implement New Laws to Make Google and Facebook Pay News Publishers

The Australian Government is looking to force Google and Facebook to pay local publishers for usage of their content in an effort to assist news publishers struggling due to COVID-19.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2020

Facebook Conducts Research to Measure Angst Caused by Misinterpretation in Comments

Facebook has conducted a new study to determine the potential negative impacts of misinterpretation in comments - and how it can be addressed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Marketing Insights Around Ramadan

Facebook has provided a new collection of insights to help marketers looking to connect with audiences around Ramadan. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2020

Facebook Unveils New 'Care' Reactions to Help Express Responses to COVID-19

Facebook is adding a new 'Care' Reaction type on both Facebook and Messenger to provide a new way for people to respond to COVID-19 related updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2020

Facebook Adds New Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 Misinformation

Facebook is adding some new measures to stop the spread of potentially dangerous COVID-19 misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2020

Facebook Outlines Plan to Return Employees to Work, Cancels Planned Physical Events Through to June 2021

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has provided a rough outline of the plan to get Facebook employees back to work, while also outlining ongoing social distancing measures.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2020

Instagram's Working on an Option to Simulcast Instagram Live Streams to Facebook

Soon, you may be able to broadcast live across both Instagram and Facebook simultaneously. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2020

Facebook is Running New Workshops to Help Group Admins Manage Their Communities Amid COVID-19

Facebook is running a series of online workshops to help group admins in managing their communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2020

Facebook Is Testing Longer-Lasting Stories, With an Option to Keep Stories Active for 3 Days

Facebook is testing a new option which would enable you to keep your Facebook Stories active for longer than the current 24-hour expiry period. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2020

Facebook Adds New Metrics to its Ad Library Listings to Improve Transparency

Facebook has added some new data points to its Ad Library listings to improve transparency and insight.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Guide on How Advertisers Should Adjust Their Ad Approaches During COVID-19

Facebook has published a new guide on the key considerations advertisers need to take into account when measuring campaign performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2020

Facebook Launches New App for Apple Watch to Help Stay in Touch With Close Connections

Facebook's experimental NPE team has released another new app, this time specifically for the Apple Watch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2020

Facebook Adds New Options to Mute Group Members for Longer Periods of Time

Facebook is giving group admins the capacity to mute members for up to a month, expanding on the existing mute options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2020

Messenger Launches WHO 'Health Alert' Bot to Provide COVID-19 Information

Facebook has partnered with the World Health Organization on a new chatbot to provide users with timely info about the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2020

7 Ways to Enhance the Effectiveness of Your Marketing Campaign with Facebook Messenger [Infographic]

Facebook Messenger can be a great compliment to your overall marketing process - check out these stats and tips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2020

Facebook Provides New Templates to Help Brands Communicate Key Messages During COVID-19 Shutdowns

Facebook has provided a new set of templates to help businesses communicate key messages amid the COVID-19 shutdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2020

Facebook Announces New, Annual App Check-Up Process to Detect Potential Data Misuse

Facebook is instituting annual reviews of how apps are using its data, in order to stop another Cambridge Analytica.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Guide on How to Maintain Connection With Audiences Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Facebook has released a new guide of key tips and notes on how to maintain connection with audiences amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2020

Facebook is Taking Legal Action Against a Company Using Cloaking to Re-Direct Ads

Facebook has launched legal action against a company accused of using 'cloaking', which re-directs ad links to malicious sites.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2020

Facebook Adds New 'Quiet Mode' to Help Manage Time Spent in the App

Facebook has added a new 'Quiet Mode' option which will enable users to mute push notifications at chosen times, while it's also revamped its 'Your Time on Facebook' element. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2020

Facebook Tests Moving the Top Function Bar on Android

Facebook is testing a new change which would move the top function bar to the bottom of the app, similar to iOS.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2020

WhatsApp Implements New Restrictions on Message Forwarding to Limit the Spread of Misinformation

With misinformation campaigns rising on WhatsApp, the messaging app has taken new steps to limit the capacity for viral reach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2020