Facebook Adds New Controls and Data Transparency Tools in Messenger Kids

Facebook has rolled out a new set of updates for Messenger Kids which are designed to give parents more control and transparency over their child's activity and data. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 2020

Facebook Adds 'One-Time Notification' API to Messenger for Business

Facebook has added a new 'one-time notification' messaging option for businesses to get in touch with customers and update them on relevant info. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 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 Cautions Against the Pitfalls of Too Much Personalization in New Report

Personalization has become a buzzword in digital marketing in recent times. But can too much personalization actually hurt your efforts?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 4, 2020

New Report Shows Universal Distrust in Social Media as a News Source

A new report from Pew Research has found that most people on both sides of the political divide, distrust social networks as news providers. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Data on How Marketers Can Connect With Concertgoers [Infographic]

With music fans turning to social media to get more information about band events, Facebook has published a new report on how concert marketers can connect with social audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2020

Facebook and Snapchat Add New Super Bowl-Themed Visual Tools

Both Facebook and Snapchat have added some new, Super Bowl-themed visual enhancements in the lead-up to the event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2020

Facebook Provides New Resources to Help Gaming Creators Manage their Communities

Facebook has developed a new toolkit to help gamers maintain civil, respectful engagement within their on-platform communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2020

Twitter and Facebook Outline Efforts to Keep People Accurately Informed About Coronavirus

Both Twitter and Facebook are proactively working to ensure that users are getting accurate information about the coronavirus outbreak.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2020

Facebook Outlines Content Review Board Process, Which Will Provide Independent Case Assessments

Facebook has published a listing of bylaws and process charts for its Content Oversight Board, which will assess content decisions independent of The Social Network. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2020

Analysis Reveals Key Facebook Ad Strategies of Trump Campaign

A new report has revealed the tactics and processes utilized by the Trump campaign in its massive Facebook ads push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2020

Facebook Climbs to 2.5 Billion Monthly Active Users, But Rising Costs Impede Income Growth

Facebook has posted its Q4 2019 numbers, showing increases in users and revenue, though costs are also stacking up. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2020

Facebook Outlines Evolving Privacy Tools on Data Privacy Day

Facebook has outlined its evolving data privacy tools on Data Privacy Day, including its off-platform activity listing and improved log-in alerts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2020

Facebook Launches Previews of Upcoming Super Bowl Ad

Facebook has released a new set of previews for its upcoming Super Bowl ad, its first major campaign tied to the Super Bowl.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 28, 2020

The Top 10 Facebook Stats for 2020 [Infographic]

Looking to get more out of Facebook for your social media marketing efforts in 2020? Check out these stats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 28, 2020

Facebook Highlights Evolving Topics of Conversation in Latest 'Topics to Watch' Report

Facebook has published its latest listing of key topics that are seeing a significant rise in mention volume across its network. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Safety Guide for Athletes

Facebook has published a new guide to help professional athletes better protect and secure their Facebook and Instagram accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2020

Facebook-Owned Oculus Reduces the Price of its Best-Selling, Standalone VR Headset

Facebook is reducing the price of its flagship Oculus Go VR headset as it seeks to advance consumer take-up of VR.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2020

Facebook Backs Off on Plan to Bring Ads to WhatsApp

Facebook will re-think its monetization strategy for WhatsApp after deciding not to go ahead with a planned roll-out of ads on the popular messaging platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2020

Facebook's Adding More Detail to its User Controls Over Advertisers' Custom Audience List Targeting

Facebook is looking to provide more transparency over how users are being targeted via custom lists with more info in its ad targeting info panel.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2020

Facebook's Updated Desktop Layout is Now Appearing for More Users

Facebook's new-look desktop layout is now appearing for more users, with a broader rollout planned for the first quarter of the year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2020

Facebook Won't Fact-Check Political Ads, But It Is Adding More Controls for Users

Facebook has announced some new measures to improve its political ad transparency, but it has not changed its stance on political ad fact-checking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2020

Facebook Adds New 'Page Management History' Tab in Page Tools

Facebook has added a new 'Page Management History' tab to business Page settings in order to provide more transparency over Page edits and changes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2020

Zuckerberg Outlines Five Key Areas of Focus for Facebook Moving Forward

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has set down five key points of focus for Facebook moving forward in place of his usual yearly challenge.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2020

Facebook Outlines New 'Video Traffic Source Insights' and Provides Video Tips

Facebook has provided a new overview of its 'Video Traffic Source Insights' for Creator Studio, and provided some new tips for Facebook video creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2020

Facebook Will Crackdown on Fake Review Sellers Following Push from UK Regulators

Facebook says that it will increase its action to remove fake review sellers, prompted by calls from the UK Competition and Markets Authority.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2020