Facebook Outlines its Plan for a Board Which Will Oversee Content Decisions

After an initial round of discussions on an independent appeals board for content decisions, Facebook has outlined its key elements of focus in a new framework.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2019

Facebook Clarifies Terms of Service Wording Around IP Rights and Data Usage

Facebook has updated its terms of service to better clarify how your personal data is used, and what your ownership rights are in regards to uploaded content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 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 Adds 'Top Fans' Targeting Option for Organic Page Posts

Facebook has added a new option to enable Pages to target their organic posts to top Page fans only.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2019

Facebook Expands Political Ad Transparency Tools to All Regions

Facebook has announced that its political ad transparency tools, already implemented in over 50 countries, are now being rolled out worldwide.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2019

Facebook's Testing a New Option to Mute Notifications - and Remove Those Annoying Red Dots

Sick of those annoying red dots in Facebook prompting you to check in? Soon, you may be able to switch them off easily.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2019

New Report Looks at Best Times to Post on the Major Social Platforms in 2019

Sprout Social has updated its best times to post on social media overview, highlighting the most engaging times for 2019.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2019

Will Facebook's Libra Currency Impact Small Business Pages?

Facebook has now announced its coming cryptocurrency Libra, which will facilitate a new form of online payment. Here's what SMBs need to know about Libra. 

By Deborah Sweeney • June 23, 2019

Facebook Comes Under Pressure to Crack Down on the Sale of Fake Reviews

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has called on Facebook to do more to combat the sale of fake reviews on its platform, which could prompt expanded action.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2019

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

Facebook has released its latest 'Topics to Watch' report, highlighting all the key subjects seeing significant increases in mention volume across The Social Network.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 21, 2019

Facebook Adds 22 New, Free Training Modules to Facebook Blueprint

Looking to up your digital marketing skills? Facebook has added a range of new training courses to its Blueprint education platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 20, 2019

Facebook Will Remove Certain Business Page Info Sections as of August 1st

Facebook is removing certain Page information fields as of August 1st, with new prompts urging Page managers to integrate their information into remaining sections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2019

Facebook's Working on a New 'Preview' Option for Page Posts

Facebook is developing a new 'Preview' option to see what your Page posts will look like before you hit 'Share'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2019

Facebook Releases Details of Its Coming 'Libra' Cryptocurrency

After months of speculation, Facebook has finally revealed details of its coming 'Libra' cryptocurrency offering.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 18, 2019

Facebook Announces Updated Ranking Factors for Post Comments

Facebook has announced a couple of new considerations for how it ranks comments on posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2019

Facebook Outlines Framing and Presentation Tips for Vertical Video [Infographic]

Facebook has provided some new tips on how to frame and present your video content on mobile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2019

Facebook Provides Community-Building Tips for Brands in New Report

Facebook says that brands need to work on developing their community contribution capacity in order to align with modern connective trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2019

Facebook Acquires Indian eCommerce Marketplace Meesho to Increase Operations in Indian Market

Facebook has acquired Indian eCommerce start-up Meesho as it looks to boost its presence in the emerging market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2019

How to Leverage Immersive Reality to Support Your Social Media Strategy

While video is currently king of the digital content world, more immersive options, like AR and VR, are slowly taking hold, and could be the next big shift to get ahead of.

By Aaron Agius • June 13, 2019

Facebook Announces New Tools for Watch, Updated Usage Stats [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new set of stats on Watch usage, which show that the platform is growing, though not particularly fast.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019

After Prompting More than 35 Million People to Become Blood Donors, Facebook Expands Program

Facebook has announced an expansion of its blood donor program after seeing significant results with the initial process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2019

Facebook Releases New Guide on Reaching Your Audience at Key Moments

Facebook has published a new report which looks at the importance of reaching your audience in the right moments in order to maximize response.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2019

Instagram and Facebook Add New Features for #PrideMonth

Both Instagram and Facebook have launched some new tools to help users celebrate Pride Month, including a colorful new Stories feature and updated gender selection options. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2019

Facebook Shares Key Ad Tips in New Mobile-First Creative Checklist [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new set of ad creative tips, designed to help marketers better engage mobile users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2019

Facebook's Avatars - Are They Any Good?

Facebook has released its new 'Facebook Avatars' Bitmoji-style option to users in Australia. Here's how it works, and how it looks in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2019

Facebook's Cryptocurrency is Reportedly Set to Launch Later This Month

Facebook's cryptocurrency project is reportedly set to launch later this month, marking a major shift for The Social Network.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2019