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Retrieved from WhatsApp on March 19, 2020
WhatsApp Launches New COVID-19 Info Hub Amid Concerns Around Misinformation Being Shared In-App
WhatsApp has launched a new information hub to help ensure its 2.5 billion users are getting accurate information on the COVID-19 outbreak.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2020 -
Facebook-Owned CrowdTangle Provides New Trend Search Tools and COVID-19 Content Tracking
Facebook-owned social media monitoring tool CrowdTangle has launched a new search feature to help journalists track down relevant information on evolving web trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2020 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Social Media Today
A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.
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Retrieved from WABetaInfo/WhatsApp on March 18, 2020
WhatsApp's Testing Disappearing Messages Based on a Set Time Limit
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new option which would enable users to set their WhatsApp messages to auto-delete after a set time limit.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2020 -
Facebook Will Provide Staff With $1000 Bonus and Eliminate Performance Reviews Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Facebook is looking to provide assistance for its staff and local communities amid the COVID-19 outbreak with a one-off bonus payment and additional benefits.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2020 -
Facebook Launches New, Million-Dollar Grant Programs to Support Fact-Checkers and Local Newsrooms
Facebook is launching two new grant programs to help better ensure the flow of accurate, relevant information amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2020 -
Facebook Creates $100 Million Grant Program to Assist Small Businesses Dealing With COVID-19 Impact
Facebook has announced a new $100 million grant program to assist small businesses dealing with the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2020 -
Facebook Expands Access to Local Alerts in Order to Help Communicate COVID-19 Updates
Facebook has announced that it will expand access to its local alerts feature, while it's also matching up to $10 million in donations for COVID-19 research.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 14, 2020 -
Facebook Takes Down Another Russian-Backed Cluster of Accounts Attempting to Shift US Political Sentiment
Facebook has announced the detection and removal of yet another group of accounts engaging in coordinated inauthentic behavior.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2020 -
Facebook Plays a Significant Role in Fueling Political Division - So How Can That Be Fixed?
No matter how you look at it, Facebook plays a significant role in fueling political division. But can that be addressed?
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 13, 2020 -
Retrieved from RivalIQ on March 11, 2020
New Report Looks at Social Platform Performance Benchmarks by Industry
The team from RivalIQ has put together a new report on social platform performance benchmarks, based on analysis of over 2,000 brand accounts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 11, 2020
Facebook Launches New Business Resource Hub for Organizations Impacted by Coronavirus
Facebook has launched a new business hub to help organizations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 11, 2020
Facebook Launches New Community Accelerator Program to Help Leaders Utilize Facebook's Tools
As part of its ongoing focus on facilitating communities on its platforms, Facebook is launching a new education program for group admins and community leaders.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2020 -
Retrieved from Oculus/YouTube on March 11, 2020
Facebook Begins User Testing of New 'Horizon' VR Social Platform
After announcing its coming 'Horizons' VR social world in September last year, Facebook is now moving into the beta testing phase for the feature.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2020 -
Retrieved from Jane Manchun Wong/Twitter on March 10, 2020
Facebook's Testing a New Option to Cross-Post Facebook Stories to Instagram
Facebook is testing an option which would enable you to share your Facebook Stories to Instagram.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 07, 2020
Facebook Bans Ads and Commerce Listings for Face Masks Due to Coronavirus-Related Price Gouging
Amid shortages of supply, and subsequent price gouging by sellers, Facebook is banning all ads and commerce listings for medical face masks.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2020 -
Retrieved from Jane Manchun Wong on March 07, 2020
Facebook Dark Mode is Getting Closer
Facebook is still developing its 'dark mode' option for its flagship app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2020 -
Facebook Goes After Scammers Impersonating its Domains in Latest Legal Action
Facebook has filed suit against a company for registering domain names which aim to deceive people by pretending to be affiliated with Facebook apps
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2020 -
Retrieved from TechCrunch on March 06, 2020
Facebook Launches Messenger for macOS in Selected Markets
After announcing it last May, Facebook has launched its new Messenger app for macOS in selected regions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2020 -
Facebook Expands Election Authorization Ad Requirements Into 32 More Regions
Facebook will now require Pages which seek to run political ads in 89 countries and territories to register for such in order to avoid penalties.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2020 -
Facebook Gives Its Main Function Menu a Colorful Refresh
Facebook has given its main function menu a bright blue overhaul which spaces out each individual option.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2020 -
Report Finds That Facebook's Fact-Checking Labels Are Effective, But Also Legitimize Not Flagged Fake Reports
A new report has shown that while Facebook's fact-checking labels can be effective in reducing the distribution of false reports, they can also have the opposite effect.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2020 -
Facebook's Improved Fake Account Detection Tool Has Seen the Removal of 6.6b Profiles in the Last Year
Facebook has provided details of its advanced machine learning system which has helped it detect and remove more fake profiles than ever.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 04, 2020
Facebook Finally Launches Dark Mode for WhatsApp
After months of testing and teasing the new feature, Facebook has this week officially announced WhatsApp Dark Mode.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 04, 2020
Facebook Updates Its Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak, Including Free Ads for WHO
As the coronavirus outbreak worsens, Facebook has updated its response tools, which now includes additional resources for health organizations to help raise awareness.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2020 -
Retrieved from Animoto on March 03, 2020
Facebook Stories and YouTube Are Both Seeing Rapid Growth in 2020 [Infographic]
Facebook Stories and YouTube are the platforms marketers are increasingly paying attention to, according to this new report from Animoto.
By Jess Rozario-Ospino • March 4, 2020