Facebook buys ‘positive social app’ tbh just 2 months after its launch
Facebook has bought a two-month-old app called tbh, which lets people send each other positive feedback through anonymous, quiz-style polls.
How should businesses use live video? (Infographic)
As Internet speeds continue to get faster, live video is only going to become even more popular. One Productions, a video production company based in Dublin, Ireland has put together an infographic looking at how businesses can use live video effectively.
Facebook targets “one billion VR users” with Oculus Go
Facebook has unveiled the $199 Oculus Go, a standalone virtual reality headset that does not require a PC, console or smartphone to work.
Facebook fail: Zuckerberg sorry for ‘tasteless’ VR tour of Puerto Rico devastation
Mark Zuckerberg has apologised after taking part in a controversial Facebook Live video discussing his company’s efforts to aid Puerto Rico’s recovery from hurricane Maria.
Pedigree runs Facebook AR campaign for ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog month’
Pet food brand Pedigree has teamed up with Facebook to launch a customised camera effect to help raise awareness for pet adoption, just in time for October’s National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.
US election: Facebook reveals 10m viewers saw Russian political ads
Facebook has revealed that an estimated 10 million people in the US saw at least one of the 3,000 political ads it says were bought by accounts linked to the Russian government.
Facebook to broadcast NFL highlights worldwide
Facebook has struck a multi-year deal with the National Football League to deliver game highlights across the globe.
Google and Facebook dominate UK digital ad market
Google and Facebook will continue to dominate the digital advertising landscape in the UK, according to eMarketer’s latest ad forecast.
Facebook promises brand safety: keeps ads away from controversial issues
Facebook has launched a number of new tools designed to keep brands away from appearing next to controversial topics discussed on the social network.
GDPR warning? Facebook hit by €1.2m fine from Spain’s data privacy regulator
Facebook has been dealt a €1.2m by Spain’s data privacy regulator, according to reports, with the ruling coming just months ahead of the implementation of the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Is Facebook exaggerating ad reach by millions? Report claims census data doesn’t match
Facebook has been accused of inflating its ad reach by millions compared to US census data, as the social network’s metrics once again come into question.
Social shopping trends: Facebook inspiration helped boost Black Friday sales last year
With a combined community of more than 40 million monthly active users in the UK, Facebook and Instagram are becoming inspiration spots for consumers when shopping for Black Friday or Christmas deals, according to new research.
Rise of live streaming: Middle East and Africa leads the way in global stats
Live Streaming services such as Periscope and Facebook Live have become hugely popular worldwide, with the Middle East and African region the biggest adopters of the new technology, according to new data.
Facebook takes on YouTube with “Watch” video platform
Facebook is launching a new platform which will see the the social network pitted against the likes of Amazon and YouTube.
Facebook pulls plug on app for under-21s after just one year
Facebook has closed a video-focused app targeted at under-21s less than a year after it was launched.
Google and Facebook account for over a quarter of UK internet time
Google and Facebook recently announced quarterly income totalling £27 billion and their dominance is highlighted by the fact they account for one in every three and a half minutes of the time Britons’ spend online, according to new research.
Kantar Media adds Facebook measurement to Social TV Ratings tool
Kantar Media has announced the integration of Facebook data into its Kantar Twitter TV Ratings tool.
