Facebook Expands CrowdTangle Analytics Platform Access to Academics and Researchers

Facebook has announced that researchers and academics will now be able to access its data analytics tool CrowdTangle to assist in their work.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2019

3 Potential Benefits of Facebook's Coming Messaging App Merger

According to reports, Facebook is planning to integrate the messaging functions of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger. Here's why that's a big deal.

By Larry Kim • Jan. 29, 2019

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Top 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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Facebook Outlines Plans for Independent Board to Review Content Decisions

Facebook has outlined its plans for an independent content review board to better manage its appeal process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2019

Facebook Launches New Privacy and Data Hub to Help Businesses Understand its Policies

To mark Data Privacy Day, Facebook has launched a new website which provides easy access to its data usage policies, and notes on how to protect people's information.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2019

Facebook's Planning to Integrate its Messaging Platforms to Simplify Cross-Communication

Facebook is reportedly looking to integrate the messaging functionalities of Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, in what could be a major shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2019

Facebook's Shutting Down its Standalone 'Moments' Photo App

Facebook has announced the closure of its standalone 'Moments' photo sharing app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2019

Facebook Announces New Brand Safety Certification to Assist with Safe Ad Placement

Facebook is adding another new option to provide advertisers with more control over where their ads appear.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2019

Facebook Adds New 'Page Quality' Information as Part of Measures to Stop Misuse

Facebook is rolling out a new Page update which will provide more insight into potential rule violations that could be impacting performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2019

What Does Facebook Know About You Really?

Data security has become a major focus in the last 12 months, with Facebook at the center. But what do Zuck and Co. really have on you?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2019

5 Ways to Generate More Engagement (and Reach) on Facebook

With Facebook organic reach still in decline, here are some options to consider to help boost your Page performance.

By Dhariana Lozano • Jan. 23, 2019

Facebook Launches New Option for Users to Create their Own On-Platform Petitions

Facebook's launching a new option which will enable users to create their own petitions to rally support for causes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2019

Facebook's Adding New Ways for Advertisers to Control Where Their Ads Appear

Facebook's adding new 'brand safety' tools to give advertisers more control over where their ads appear across its Audience Network and in video content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2019

Facebook's Working on a New Feature to Appeal to Younger Users

Facebook's reportedly working on a new tool to appeal to younger users, who are reportedly abandoning the app in droves.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 19, 2019

Facebook Removes More Than 500 Pages and Accounts Linked to Russian-Originated Groups

Facebook has announced the removal of a new cluster of Pages originating from Russia due to 'coordinated inauthentic behavior'.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2019

Facebook Offers More Cross-Posting Options to Better Connect Instagram and Facebook

Slowly, but surely, Facebook is adding in more ways to integrate Instagram and Facebook posting, boosting content opportunities for both platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2019

Facebook Updates Group Invites, Removing Ability to Automatically Add Members

Facebook has updated some of its rules relating to how group admins can invite new members.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2019

New Report Highlights Lack of User Understanding About Facebook's Data Collection Processes

A new report from Pew Research has once again highlighted the general lack of user understanding as to how Facebook tracks and categorizes personal data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2019

Facebook's Bringing its Political Ad Restrictions to More Regions

Facebook has announced that it will be extending its political ad restrictions into more regions ahead of coming elections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2019

Facebook Adds New Option to Create Dynamic Ads in Multiple Languages

Facebook has added a new option which enables businesses to create Dynamic Ads for multiple languages and regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2019

Facebook Announces New $300 Million Fund to Assist Local News Organizations

Facebook has announced a new fund which will aim to assist local news organizations in improving their revenue models and reaching readers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2019

15 Facebook Marketing Groups to Join in 2019

These Facebook groups can help keep you up to date with the latest news and shifts within the digital marketing sector.

By Larry Kim • Jan. 16, 2019

Facebook Tests New Option to Share Events within Stories, New Link Sharing Process for Businesses

Facebook's trying out a new Stories feature which would integrate various Events functionality.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2019

6 Common, Budget-Killing Facebook Ad Errors (and How to Correct Them)

While most common Facebook ads mistakes are relatively easy to correct, financially, a handful of them could cost you and your business big time.

By Nathan Resnick • Jan. 12, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Report on the Modern Moviegoer's Path to Purchase [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new report which looks at how the modern moviegoer finds information about new films to see. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2019

The Top 10 Fake News Articles on Facebook in 2018 [Infographic]

Facebook has been working hard to eliminate fake news from its platform - but going by these numbers, it still has a way to go.

By Irfan Ahmad • Jan. 4, 2019