Facebook is Removing its Group Stories Option as of September 26th

Facebook has announced that group Stories will be removed as an option next week, with existing group Stories to be deleted.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2019

Facebook is Expanding its Playable and AR Ad options Ahead of the Holiday Season

Facebook is expanding its interactive ad options to provide new ways to brands to engage their potential customers over the coming holiday season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 20, 2019

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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 Publishes New Guide to Effective Brand Building

Facebook has published a new overview of effective digital brand building techniques to help maximize your marketing efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 20, 2019

Facebook Provides Stats on the Success of its Fundraising Tools in New Update

Facebook says that, since launching its fundraising tools five years ago, more than $2 billion has been raised for a wide range of causes on its platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 20, 2019

Facebook Announces New Portal Devices, Including TV-Connected Camera/Streaming Service

Facebook is launching three new versions of its Portal smart home device, including one which connected to your home TV set.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Guide on Messenger and Messaging Etiquette [Infographic]

Facebook has partnered with Debrett’s to create a new messaging etiquette guide.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2019

Facebook Outlines Evolving Efforts to Detect and Remove Hate Speech and Extremist Content

Facebook has provided a new update on its efforts to detect and remove hate speech from its network. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2019

Facebook Adds New Video Publishing Tools, Including Live Rehearsals and Watch Party Replays

Facebook has announced a new set of video creation and distribution tools at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Data on Evolving Auto Purchase Considerations [Infographic]

Facebook's latest research report looks at the evolving vehicle discovery and purchase process, and the role that Facebook's platforms play in the same.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2019

Facebook Expands 'Today In' Local News Section to More Than 6,000 US Cities and Towns

Facebook is bringing its 'Today In' local news and events highlights tools to a heap more regions across America. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2019

Facebook Updates its Community Values to Better Frame its Policy Decisions

Facebook has outlined a new set of changes to its community values, which it uses to guide its policy decisions and enforcements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 13, 2019

Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Set to be Blocked in Europe, Another Potential Setback

It hasn't even been officially launched yet, and Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency is already facing significant challenges.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 13, 2019

Facebook's Testing a New 'Chat' Post Type to Connect Users to Private Messenger Chats

Facebook's testing out a new option that would help users connect Facebook followers through to private Messenger chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 13, 2019

More Details Emerge Around Facebook's Coming News Section

More details are slowly emerging about Facebook's coming 'trusted news' tab, which will aim to showcase more news content on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2019

Facebook Adds New Tools for Public Figures, Including Multi-Contributor Stories and Product Tags

Facebook is adding some new tools for high profile users, which could eventually start to filter through to other users and businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2019

Facebook Releases New Insights Into Marketing to Modern Travelers [Infographic]

Facebook's latest research report looks at the modern path to purchase for travelers, and how to better connect with consumers. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2019

Facebook Outlines Ongoing Efforts to Prevent Self-Harm to Mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Facebook has provided an overview of its ongoing improvements in detecting and actioning posts which indicate when users may be at risk.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2019

Facebook Tests New In-App Shopping Ads for Both Facebook and Instagram

Facebook is testing out two new ad options which aim to facilitate on-platform purchases, capitalizing on purchase intent.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2019

Facebook Looks to Get Ahead of User Concerns with Update on Location Settings

With new Android and iOS updates providing prompts to users about apps using location data in the background, Facebook has published a new explainer to alleviate potential concerns. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2019

Facebook Faces New Legal Challenge with 9 US States Launching an Antitrust Probe

New York's Attorney General is leading a new antitrust probe of Facebook's practices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2019

Facebook Will Fund a New Set of Facebook Watch-Exclusive News Programs in Europe

Facebook will fund a new set of Facebook-Watch exclusive news programs across Europe. The goal is to "allow publishers to experiment with new formats, engage new audiences, and build sustainable revenue streams."

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Facebook Dating Launches in the US, Along with New Dating Features

Facebook has just introduced a whole new dimension​ to the social platform with their new match-making tool, Facebook Dating. Will this make Facebook more popular among younger generations again?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 6, 2019

Facebook Releases New White Paper on Considerations for Increased Data Portability

Facebook is looking to advance the conversation around data portability, and the capacity for users to better control their information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2019

Facebook Updates Face Recognition Permissions to Provide More Control

Facebook is looking to provide more reassurance and data control to users in relation to its face recognition features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2019

A Complete Listing of Facebook's Acquisitions [Infographic]

It's interesting to look at the companies Facebook has purchased over time, and how they indicate the platform's ongoing direction.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2019