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Facebook & Instagram Add More Ways to Support Local Businesses

Facebook is expanding its efforts to assist local businesses with overcoming the challenges they’re facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Best Times to Post on Social Media Right Now

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to disrupt everyday life, the times people are active on social media are drastically shifting.
How to Perfect Your Facebook Ads Placement Strategy

Learn how to craft the ideal Facebook Ads placement strategy for any account.
Facebook Publishes Study on the Mental Health Impact of Social Comparison

Facebook commissioned a study of the psychological impact of social comparison, which can be triggered by content on social media.
Facebook Messenger Rooms: Drop-in Video Chats With up to 50 People

Facebook continues to advance its video chat capabilities by introducing a Houseparty-like feature called Messenger Rooms.
Facebook & Instagram to Show Where Popular Pages Are Posting From

Facebook is piloting a new feature which will reveal the location of popular pages when they publish posts.
What to Know About Facebook’s Reversal of the Campaign Budget Optimization Requirement

Facebook sources have confirmed that there will no longer be a required migration to Campaign Budget Optimization.
Facebook Templates for Business Posts About COVID-19 Changes

Facebook is providing a set of templates to help businesses communicate need-to-know changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook Ads Fails to Reject COVID-19 Misinformation

Consumer Reports tested Facebook Ads’ claim they would reject ads spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook Lets Businesses Show Temporary Service Changes on Their Facebook Pages

Businesses making temporary changes to their usual services can now prominently display those changes on their Facebook page.
Facebook Messenger Launches Desktop App With Unlimited and Free Group Video Calls

Facebook has launched the very first standalone Messenger app for desktop, available now on Windows and macOS.
Facebook Helps Businesses Respond to the Impact of COVID-19

Facebook published three new guides to help different categories of businesses respond to the impact of coronavirus.
Facebook Introduces New Video Publishing & Discovery Features

Facebook is rolling out several updates to video publishing, including the ability to upload multiple videos at the same time.
Facebook Focusing on Live Streaming As Usage Spikes During COVID-19 Lockdowns

Facebook is abruptly shifting the focus of product development toward live streaming as COVID-19 lockdowns lead to increased demand.
Facebook Redesign is Bold, User Friendly and Buggy

Facebook is introducing a radical redesign that features a dark mode.
Facebook Bans More Types of Ads in Response to COVID-19

Facebook is banning more types ads for products people need to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Facebook Puts COVID-19 Information on Top of Users’ News Feeds

Facebook is placing a coronavirus information center on top of all users’ news feeds with articles from vetted sources.
Facebook Commits to Helping Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

Facebook is making efforts to help small businesses get through the COVID-19 pandemic with several initiatives launched this week.
Facebook is Rolling Out a Faster and Simpler Version of Messenger

An update to Facebook Messenger that is “faster, smaller, and simpler” is rolling out to users over the coming weeks.