Facebook Adds New Features for Instant Articles, Including Links to More Publisher Content and Stories Sharing

Facebook has added some new elements to its Instant Articles offering for publishers, including a new function bar and Stories links.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2020

Facebook Removes Option to Create a Messenger Account Without a Facebook Profile

Facebook has removed the option to sign up for Messenger without a connected Facebook account.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 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

Study Finds Various Concerns with Facebook Dating in the US [Infographic]

With Facebook Dating launching in the US in September, a new study has shown that there may be some significant concerns related to its usage. 

By Irfan Ahmad • Jan. 2, 2020

How to Get Verified on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has provided an updated overview of how to apply for profile verification on Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2019

Facebook Acquires Video Commerce Startup 'Packagd' to Help Boost In-Stream Buying Options

Facebook has acquired video commerce startup Packagd as it continues to explore the next phase of its eCommerce evolution.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2019

Twitter and Facebook Announce Over 6,000 Account Removals Related to Political Manipulation

Facebook and Twitter have removed thousands of profiles and Pages related to state-backed political misinformation and manipulation tactics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2019

Facebook Will Run its First Super Bowl Ad in 2020 as it Seeks to Reinforce its Societal Benefits

Facebook will seek to reiterate its connective benefits with a major new ad push in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Facebook Bans Misleading Information About How to Participate in the US Census

Facebook has announced that it will enforce new bans on any content which shares misleading information about how to participate in the upcoming US census.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Facebook Seeks Music Video Deals to Boost Facebook Watch

Facebook is reportedly seeking a new set of music rights deals which would enable it to host music videos on Facebook Watch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Facebook Adds Holiday-Themed Features for Messenger, Along with Messenger Stories Archive

Facebook has added some new, holiday-themed updates for Messenger, and a new archive option for Messenger-specific Stories updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019

Facebook Expands Brand Collabs Manager to Include Instagram Creators

Facebook is opening up its Brand Collabs Manager tool, which facilitates content partnerships between brands and creators, to also now include Instagram users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

Facebook Adds New Holiday Features to Messenger Kids App

Facebook has added some new, holiday-themed tools to its Messenger Kids app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

Facebook Launches New Course to Teach Journalists How to Spot Manipulated Media

Facebook has partnered with Reuters on a new course for journalists called 'Identifying and Tackling Manipulated Media'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2019

Facebook Adds Additional Fact-Checking Resources via 'Community Reviewers'

Facebook will tap into a diverse group of 'community reviewers' to improve its fact-checking process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2019

Instagram Expands Third-Party Fact-Checking on Questionable Content to All Regions

Instagram will expand its program of fact-checking questionable posts, as part of a broader effort to stem the flow of misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2019

Facebook Adds New Automatic Member Approval Option for Groups

Facebook is adding a new automatic member approval process for groups, which could help reduce management time for group admins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Listing of Key Trends Set to Gain Momentum in 2020

Facebook published a new listing of key topics and trends it expects to gain momentum in 2020, based on on-platform conversation shifts over the last two years.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 14, 2019

Facebook Allocates $130 Million to Independent Content Oversight Board

Facebook has announced the next stage in the development of its content oversight board, which will help it make decisions on what should and should not be allowed on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2019

Facebook Advises Businesses Operating in California to Ensure CCPA Compliance

With the new CCPA data usage requirements coming into effect on January 1st, Facebook is advising businesses to ensure they're CCPA compliant.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2019

Facebook Adds New Star Wars-Themed Features to Messenger

Facebook has added a new set of Star Wars-themed stickers, emojis and AR effects to celebrate the release of the latest film in the franchise.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2019

Facebook Faces Ongoing Challenges Around Message Encryption and Election Security

With the 2020 US Presidential Election looming, Facebook continues to face challenges with its privacy tools and ad transparency features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2019

Facebook Adds New, Interactive Features for Portal Smart Speaker

Facebook is adding some new, interactive features into its Portal smart speaker devices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2019

Oculus Rolls Out Hand Tracking in VR, Eliminating the Need for Gloves or Controllers

Facebook-owned Oculus is launching the next phase of VR connectivity with hand tracking. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2019

Facebook Launches Cross-Account Reporting and Custom Ad Metrics

Facebook has added some new data tracking options in Ad Manager, including cross-account reporting and custom metrics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2019

Facebook Continues to Escalate Legal Proceedings Over Platform Violations

Facebook has launched legal action against a group which it has accused of using its network to spread malware, the latest in Facebook's increasing court proceedings over platform misuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2019