In testimony to the US Senate in August, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen proposed a regulatory reform that would make Facebook (and perhaps all social networks) responsible for any content they amplified using an algorithm. While this may seem a reasonable and nuanced approach, the impact...
In a world where change is the only constant, getting excited about discounted rates may be the exception. In 2021, no longer are social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and others, strictly top and mid-funnel. There are additional ad types and strategies to leverage...
With the Apple iOS 14.5 update here and cookieless browsers coming before long, the industry is expecting these two changes to negatively impact data collection via a pixel or tag. While much of the impact of these remains to be seen, we have some learnings...
News broke earlier this month that Facebook has plans to build a new version of Instagram for kids under the age of 13. They’ve chosen 13 because anyone below that age is currently prohibited from using any of Facebook’s products (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) aside...
There are currently over 80 million businesses worldwide using Facebook Pages. It’s safe to assume that more than one person manages many of those Pages, especially when you look at larger brands that are dedicating significant budgets to social media efforts. Armed with that knowledge,...
In early 2021, Facebook announced the redesign of Pages for businesses, public figures, and others to include a new experience for users and admins alike. There are a multitude of updates that we can expect to roll out over the coming months, mainly a new...
In the middle of 2020, Facebook began to raise the alarm on iOS updates and its impact on Facebook advertising. By December of last year, the alarm became more of a siren and now Facebook is urging advertisers to take swift action as several of the...
If you are a brand with a global presence you should consider Facebook Global Pages. Facebook Global Pages aren’t new, they have been around for a few years now, but many brands aren’t taking full advantage of this structure. The main benefit of the global...
Since early last year, Facebook has been putting more emphasis on groups within its platform. This focus stemmed from users wanting to have more of a community feel around topics and interests they care about. This was something Facebook lost ground on in more recent...
Sliding into DMs is about to work a bit differently on Instagram. In September, Instagram announced that they are merging their Direct Messaging with Facebook Messenger, creating a seamless messaging experience across both platforms to help people stay connected easier. This update has already been...
Over 1 billion people use Facebook Groups, engaging in more personal or niche communities related to their interests. As Groups continue to grow, Facebook looks to identify ways in which brands can tap into these passionate communities to further drive advocacy and business goals. The...
A few recent announcements across the social media landscape recently led me to theorize the future direction that Facebook may take. As a leading social media agency, we’ve watched this platform evolve since day one, updating strategies as new features emerged and others disappeared. But...