Facebook Adds New Tools for Groups to Help Ensure Members Are Getting Accurate COVID-19 Information

Facebook has added some new tools for group discussion around COVID-19 that will help to ensure accurate, up to date information is being shared.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2020

Facebook Provides Location-Tracking Maps, New User Surveys for COVID-19 Research

Facebook is providing location-tracking data to health authories to help them combat COVID-19, while it's also looking to providing insights into symptoms via user surveys.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 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 Is Testing a Large 'F' Button in the Middle of Its Lower Function Bar

Facebook has expanded its test of a large 'F' button in the middle of the lower function bar in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2020

Facebook Provides Security Tips for Those Working from Home [Infographic]

Amid the mass migration to working remote, Facebook has provided some key tips to help keep your accounts and information secure. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2020

Facebook Announces Full Launch of Messenger Desktop App for MacOS and Windows

Facebook has officially launched the new Messenger desktop app for MacOS and Windows, providing another way for people to stay connected.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2020

Facebook Provides Update on Actions Taken Against Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior

Facebook has published the March version of its monthly Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior Report, outlining all the actions it tok against bad actors for the month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2020

Facebook Adds Gift Card Discovery Tool, Service Impact Listings to Help Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Facebook has announced some extra tools to help businesses dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 shutdowns, including a new listing of gift cards where people can support local stores.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2020

Facebook Outlines How It's Promoting Census Participation, and Monitoring for Census Misinformation

Facebook has outlined how it's working to promote Census participation in the US, and how it's using its election integrity team to monitor for Census misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 2, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Guides to Help Businesses Deal With the Impacts of COVID-19

Facebook has published a new set of guides to help businesses deal with the various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2020

Facebook Adds New Video Features, Including 'Series' and Updates to Bulk Uploader

Facebook has announced a new set of updates for its video tools which will better enable Pages to build audiences for their video content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2020

Facebook Updates Oculus Quest Controls, Adding New Menu Options and 2D Multi-Window Support

Facebook has announced a new update for its user control options in Oculus Quest, which could help to make VR a more functional, useful space.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2020

Facebook Launches 'Community Help' Where Users Can Register to Help Neighbors or Request Assistance

Facebook has launched a new 'Community Help' platform, where people can either offer assistance to others in their community, or request help with tasks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2020

Facebook Adds a New 'Experiments' Element to Ad Manager to Help Optimize Ad Performance

Facebook has added a new 'Experiments' section to Ads Manager, which provides a central home for all your Facebook ad tests and results.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020

Facebook Pledges $100 Million to Support Local News Organizations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Facebook has allocated an additional $100 million in funding to assist local news organizations which are being hit hard by COVID-19 shutdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020

Facebook Takes Another Step Towards AR-Enabled Glasses with Plessey Deal

Facebook has signed a new deal with microLED provider Plessey, which will help it create its coming AR-enabled glasses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020

Facebook's Testing a New COVID-19-Themed Reaction Emoji

Facebook appears to be testing out a new COVID-19-specific reaction emoji, though it's actual use-case is unclear.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020

Facebook's Testing an Auto-Status Feature for Messenger

Facebook is working on a new Auto Status function for Messenger, which would enable users to share what they're up with friends, even without actively posting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020

Facebook Updates 'Download Your Data' Tool With More Insight Into How it Uses Your Information

Facebook will provide more transparency over how it uses your on-platform data with new sections added to its 'Download Your Data' tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020

Facebook Adds New Tools for Facebook Live Amid Rising Demand and Usage

Facebook is rolling out a new set of updates for Facebook Live, with demand for live-stream content rising amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2020

Facebook Releases New Digital Literacy Resources for Kids and Parents, Tips for Supporting Remote Workers

Facebook has launched a new set of learning resources for kids and parents to help them safely navigate the internet, while its also shared a new listing of tips for remote workers. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2020

Facebook Launches New Messenger COVID-19 Community Hub to Highlight Key Connectivity Tools

Facebook has launched a new coronavirus community hub for Messenger, in order to provide tips on how people can connect via the messaging app amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2020

4 Reasons Why Facebook Ads are Critical for Your Business During COVID-19

Does COVID-19 mean that you shouldn't advertise on Facebook? If your business is in a position to keep the campaigns going, it could be the key thing that helps keep you afloat.

By Nathan Mendenhall • March 26, 2020

Facebook Has Taken a Harder Stance Against COVID-19 Misinformation - So Why Cant It Do That for Everything?

Facebook is working hard to combat COVID-19 misinformation across its platforms, which has lead many to question why it can't do the same with all types of misleading reports.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2020

Facebook Looks to Expand its Presence in India, and Connect the Next Billion Users

Facebook continues to seek inroads into the burgeoning Indian market, this time by buying a stake in rising local internet provider Reliance Jio.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2020

Facebook Is Working to Keep Its Systems Operating, Seeing Lower Ad Spend Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

Facebook has provided an update on the usage levels of its apps amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as notes on evolving ad trends on its platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2020