Facebook Announces Bans of Well-Known Extremist Commentators

Facebook has announced that it's banning a range of well-known extremist commentators as part of its ongoing effort to rid its platform of hate speech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2019

Facebook F8 2019: Facebook Announces New Updates for Groups, Dating and an App Redesign

Facebook has announced a heap of new updates for its main platform at F8 - here's a summary of all the key news.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 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.

By Social Media Today staff

Facebook Messenger by the Numbers 2019 [Infographic]

Facebook has released a new infographic of Messenger usage stats which underline the massive growth of the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2019

Facebook F8 2019: New Tools for Messenger and WhatsApp

Facebook has announced a range of coming updates for its messaging tools at its annual F8 conference.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2019

Looking to Dominate Facebook? Divisive Content May be Key

A new report has shown how Fox News has been able to dominate the social media news cycle by focusing on divisive issues.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2019

Snapchat Announces New Shopify Ads Integration, Expanding Advertising Opportunities

Snap Inc. has announced a new advertising partnership with Shopify which will enable small businesses to purchase ads on Snapchat.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2019

Is Facebook's Inherent Optimism Skewing its View on its Potential Impacts?

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has posted a new conversation with historian Yuval Noah Harari on digital ethics, and how they relate to Facebook specifically. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2019

Facebook is Testing New, More Animated, Reactions

Facebook is working on some new animation styles for its Reactions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Guide for Instagram Creators

Facebook has put together a new listing of key tips to help creators maximize their use of Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2019

Facebook Expands Partnerships with Third-Party Fact Checkers in Europe

Facebook has announced an expansion of its fact-checking program ahead of the coming EU elections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2019

Facebook Highlights Trending Issues of Interest in Latest 'Topics to Watch' Report

Facebook has released the latest version of its Topics to Watch report, which highlights trending subjects of discussion among Facebook users. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2019

Facebook Reaches 2.38 Billion Users, Beats Revenue Estimates in Latest Update

Facebook has posted its Q1 2019 results, showing yet another increase in total users, and a 26% jump in year-over-year revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2019

What Does $1 in Facebook Advertising Generate for a Business?

Should you spend money on Facebook trying to get Likes or website visits? A look at what your Facebook ad spend can actually achieve for your business.

By Nathan Mendenhall • April 24, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Infographic on Digital Banking Trends [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new infographic which looks at changing approaches to money management in the digital age.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2019

Sri Lanka's Decision to Block Social Media Highlights Rising Concerns from Governments

In the wake of a recent terror attack, Sri Lanka opted to block social media completely, underlining the rising concern as to how such platforms are being used.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2019

Facebook's Testing New Font Style Options for Posts

Facebook is testing out a new text styles option for News Feed posts, with a selection of fonts to choose from.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2019

Facebook Updates Ads Manager, Adds 'Cost Cap Bidding'

Facebook has rolled out an updated version of its Ads Manager app, along with a new bidding option. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2019

Facebook Adds New Options for Posting 3D Photos, Including 3D Photos in Stories

After launching its 3D posts option last year, Facebook is now looking to advance its 3D tools, including a new option to post 3D images in Facebook Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2019

Facebook Announces That it Will End P2P Payments in UK and France

Facebook has announced an end to its P2P payments offering in the UK and France, as its cryptocurrency project continues to evolve.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2019

6 Facebook Ad Strategies to Boost Your eCommerce Business

A single, well-built Facebook ad campaign can provide a significant boost for your eCommerce venture - here are some tips.

By Nathan Resnick • April 16, 2019

Facebook's Testing a New, Stories-Like, 'Swipeable' News Feed

Facebook's experimenting with a new News Feed layout which is more aligned with Stories consumption.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2019

Facebook Adds 'Dark Mode' to Regular Messenger Settings

After initially making the option available via an Easter egg within the app, Facebook has now added 'Dark Mode' to the regular Messenger settings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2019

Facebook Releases New Guide on Creating More Effective Stories [Infographic]

Facebook has published a new report which looks at Stories best practices and how to maximize performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2019

Facebook's Looking to Bring Messaging Back into the Main App

As part of its wider shift towards messaging, and to integrate its various messaging tools, Facebook may be looking to bring messaging back into its main app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2019

Facebook to Host Digital Literacy Education Sessions for Journalists Ahead of European Elections

Facebook has announced a set of education sessions for journalists to help stamp out misinformation during the upcoming European election campaign.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2019