German Regulators Order Facebook to Limit its Data Tracking Systems

German regulators have ordered Facebook to stop sharing data across its apps, which may have a significant impact on its ad targeting capacity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019

Facebook Debunks Myth that it Limits Post Reach to 25 Friends

No doubt you've come across those Facebook posts that ask you to Like or Comment to stop Facebook limiting post reach. They're not true, as Facebook has clarified in a new post.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 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's Updating it's 'Why Am I Seeing This?' Ad Info with More Specific Detail

Facebook will roll out a new ad info panel, with more specific insight into ad targeting as part of its ongoing measures to provide more data transparency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2019

Facebook Rolls Out Messenger 'Unsend' Feature to All Users

Facebook is now rolling out its 'Unsend' option in Facebook Messenger to all users after testing it in selected regions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2019

Facebook is Developing a Unified Messaging Inbox for Businesses

In what could be the first step towards increased messaging connection, Facebook is developing a new integrated messaging inbox for businesses

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2019

10 Need to Know Facebook Marketing Stats for 2019

Facebook offers significant opportunity for businesses, but also significant challenge. Here are some tips to help you maximize your Facebook performance.

By Phoebe Bain • Feb. 5, 2019

Facebook Removes Clusters of Indonesian and Iranian-Based Pages for Manipulative Behavior

Facebook has removed another cluster of Pages for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior', originating from both Iran and Indonesia.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2019

How to Create 25 Pieces of Content from a Single Facebook Live Broadcast

Facebook Live videos can provide a range of additional content options - check out this list of potential ways you can maximize your Live content.

By Mike Allton • Feb. 1, 2019

Instagram Stories is Now Being Used by 500 Million People Daily

Facebook has reported that Instagram Stories has reached a new milestone of 500 million daily active users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2019

Amidst New Privacy Scandal, Facebook Releases Bumper Q4 Report

In the midst of a new user privacy controversy, Facebook has released its Q4 2018 earnings report, showing an increase in users and beating analysts estimates on revenue.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2019

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

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 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'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 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'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 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

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

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

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

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 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