Facebook Launches 'Summer of Support' Program to Provide Digital Marketing Training to Businesses

Facebook will run a series of digital marketing education and information sessions over the US summer to help businesses maximize their online efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Facebook Launches New App Called 'Forecast' to Host Crowd-Sourced Predictions and Discussion

Facebook's experimental NPE team has released its ninth app, a crowd-sourced predictions platform called 'Forecast'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

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

By Social Media Today staff

Oculus Is Moving to the Next Stage, With the Retirement of Its First-Generation Standalone VR Headset

Facebook is moving into the next stage of VR adoption, with the retirement of its first-generation standalone headset.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2020

Instagram Will Enable New Advertisers to Create Ads Without Linking to a Facebook Page

Instagram is giving new advertisers in some regions the option to create Instagram ads without having to link to Facebook Ads Manager.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2020

How CPG Brands Can Leverage Influencer Marketing to Drive Results [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new report which looks at how consumer packaged goods businesses can utilize influencer marketing to maximize their reach and response.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2020

Microsoft Announces Shutdown of Mixer Gaming Platform, Merges Mixer Users into Facebook Gaming

Microsoft has announced that it will shutter its Mixer gaming platform, and merge Mixer into Facebook Gaming. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2020

Civil Rights Groups Call on Advertisers to Pause Facebook Ad Spend in July

Civil rights groups have called on advertisers to stop their Facebook ad spend in July in protest against the company's inaction over racist and divisive content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 19, 2020

Facebook Announces $200 Million in Funding for Black-Owned Businesses Among Other Diversity Commitments

Facebook has announced a range of new measures to help address racial inequality, both in the broader community and inside Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2020

Facebook Removes Trump Campaign Ads Over Usage of Nazi-Related Symbols

Facebook has removed several posts and ads from the Trump Administration over their use of offensive historic references.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2020

Facebook Launches New Legal Action Against Fake Engagement Sellers and Data Scraping

Facebook has launched another set of legal proceedings against companies that sought to misuse its services.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2020

Facebook Expands Fan Subscriptions for Gaming Streamers, Adds In-Stream Ad Breaks

Facebook's looking to boost its appeal to gaming streamers with a range of new options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 17, 2020

Facebook Makes 'Collections' Lists Publicly Shareable, Which Could Add New Functionality

Facebook is providing more options to share your Collections, which could provide a new way to showcase products via influencer partnerships.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 17, 2020

Facebook Launches Voting Information Center, and New Option to Opt-Out of Political Ads

Facebook is rolling out a new Voting Information Center to promote political participation, while users will also have the option to switch off political ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2020

Facebook Adds New feed Backgrounds, Stickers and Effects for Pride Month

Facebook is rolling out a range of new decorations and features to help users celebrate Pride Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2020

Facebook Adds New Options for Parenting Groups

Facebook has added some new options specifically for parenting groups in order to help facilitate relevant discussion and engagement. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2020

Facebook Adds New Functionality to Portal, Including Messenger Rooms and Capacity to Go Live in Groups

Facebook is adding some new functionality to its Portal home camera device, as demand for the in-home tool rises.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2020

Facebook Launches WhatsApp Pay in Brazil

Facebook is taking the next steps in its eCommerce push by bringing WhatsApp Pay to the Brazilian market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2020

Facebook Rejects Australian Government's Proposal to Make Facebook and Google Pay News Publishers

Facebook has rebuffed the Australian Government's proposal for a mandatory code that would make Google and Facebook pay for their use of news content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2020

Facebook Provides New Overview of How its Ad System Works

Facebook has provided a new overview of how its ad system works as part of its "Good Questions, Real Answers" series.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2020

Facebook Shares the Results of its First Deepfake Detection Challenge

Facebook has shared the results of its first Deepfake Detection Challenge, which could help it developer better processes for highlighting digitally altered videos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2020

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Calls on Facebook to Stop Allowing Lies in Political Ads

Presidential candidate Joe Biden has called on Facebook to take more action on political speech, which is the opposite to what the Trump Administration is requesting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2020

Facebook Launches New Investment Program to Stay in Touch with New App Developments

Keen to avoid another Snapchat or TikTok rising up as a competitor, Facebook is adding another way to stay on top of the next big trend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2020

Facebook Joins 'Project Protect' to Combat Child Exploitation Online

Facebook has joined a coalition of 15 tech companies on a new, collaborative approach to combat the exploitation of children online. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2020

Facebook Scales Back Ban on Ads for Non-Medical Face Masks

Facebook will now allow ads for non-medical face masks, after banning all mask ads due to profiteering during amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2020

How to Create Engaging Facebook Videos [Infographic]

Here's a collection of data-backed tips on how you can create more effective, engaging videos for Facebook.

By Adina Jipa • June 9, 2020