The Latest Social Media News From Around The Web

Curated by Shelley Costello, Social Media News Specialist, and FOX News Social Media Strategist.

Shelley Costello is a digital marketing and social media news curator and regular social media strategist for FOX News and Ivanhoe media. Ivanhoe media produced video news for news channels reaching 80 million households nationwide. 

 

 

December 2022

Doing More to Protect Against Discrimination in Housing, Employment, and Credit Advertising https://about.fb.com/news/2019/03/protecting-against-discrimination-in-ads/

Creation of home listings from Facebook business Page discontinued on Facebook Marketplace https://www.facebook.com/business/help/492940666175475

Instagram Updates Account Status with New Insight into ‘Shadowbans’ Now, you can find out if your IG posts are being restricted https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/Instagram-Adds-New-Account-Status-Updates-to-Signal-Shadowbans/638232/ 

Reels is now Meta’s fastest-growing content format Meta Announces New Updates for Reels, Including Interactive Stickers, Sound Sync and Longer Clips https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-announces-new-updates-for-reels-including-interactive-stickers-sound/624829/

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LinkedIn Tests New ‘Dark Mode’ in its Desktop App https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-tests-new-dark-mode-in-its-desktop-app/601198/

Facebook Adds New Messaging Element into its Login with Facebook Process, Enhancing Audience Connection https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-new-messaging-element-into-its-login-with-facebook-process-e/601169/

Twitter now has stories: Fleets: a new way to join the conversation. https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2020/introducing-fleets-new-way-to-join-the-conversation.html

Facebook Tests New Options to Add Motion Effects to Still Images in Feed https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-tests-new-options-to-add-motion-effects-to-still-images-in-feed/588505/

 

LinkedIn Up to 722 Million Members, Continues to See ‘Record Levels of Engagement’  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-up-to-722-million-members-continues-to-see-record-levels-of-enga/587956/

 

Facebook’s latest report looks at how scammers are looking to dupe Facebook users  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-outlines-its-evolving-efforts-to-detect-scammers-on-its-platforms/587521/

 

A look ahead, with expert predictions for what’s coming next in #socialmediamarketing https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/experts-predict-top-10-social-media-trends-for-2021-infographic/587695/

Should I use apps that offer likes and followers on Instagram? https://help.instagram.com/263751177667145

Urgent to Facebook group admins. New Rules! Community Standards violations, their posts will now require approval for 30 days. If admins or moderators approve posts that violate Community Standards, the group will be shut down/removed. https://about.fb.com/news/2020/09/keeping-facebook-groups-safe/

NEW RULE OCTOBER 1st. YOUR FB and INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT CAN GET DELETED.
Don’t play music from an event or in the background while you are live. You may not use videos on our Products to create a music listening experience.
FB wants everyone to enjoy videos posted by family and friends. However, if you use videos on our Products to create a music listening experience for yourself or for others, your videos will be blocked and your page, profile, or group may be deleted. This includes Live.  https://www.digitaldjtips.com/2020/09/facebook-dj-livestreaming-ban/

Facebook banning DJ Music or… Any Music on their ‘products’ https://www.digitaldjtips.com/2020/09/facebook-dj-livestreaming-ban/?fbclid=IwAR27go2V7FcYcwgAQFH4otlAaS-DD0yU37MXP13qNM4tTV3DOIJdMG6DtvY

Instagram Live Shopping is now available to all businesses and creators using checkout in the US! https://about.fb.com/news/2020/08/making-it-easier-to-shop-and-sell-on-our-apps/

September 1st-7

US Court Approves Sex-Trafficking Lawsuits Against Facebook https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/12224-us-court-approves-sex-trafficking-lawsuits-against-facebook?fbclid=IwAR25dfE_cPvg8zh5D1Lch1hQ6pjBH90aHXOCa7IhniJAm8MOnZe77ZEqDrI

Last week of August

Apple’s new iPhone operating system is making it harder for Facebook to track people, and Facebook says it will decimate part of its business. Apple is making it harder for companies to track people’s data across apps — and Facebook says it could have devastating effects on part of its business. https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-apple-ios-14-damage-audience-network-ad-business-2020-8?fbclid=IwAR22SzrvfIQ_aqafPLvesvUPE4uziffkMFBuaOB0e8OuRFCuBNXgGs4JT-o

Facebook Adds Facebook Shop Tab, Expands Facebook and Instagram Shops to All US Businesses https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-facebook-shop-tab-expands-facebook-and-instagram-shops-to-al/584122/

Facebook is gradually rolling out its new Shops for Facebook and Instagram. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/how-to-get-started-with-facebook-and-instagram-shops/581462/

Messenger Rooms: Here’s how to use Facebook’s free new video chat feature  https://www.cnet.com/how-to/messenger-rooms-heres-how-to-use-facebooks-free-new-video-chat-feature/

Facebook readies global launch of its TikTok competitor – https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/facebook-readies-global-launch-its-tiktok-competitor-n1234013?fbclid=IwAR3FCvaiOyfQztB4piceq-zIHkFPHm1ZVzOnROc1ro8QZzh8c9jc_E3WA44

MASSIVE Twitter Hack to HIGH PROFILE Accounts!
Twitter accounts belonging to prominent people including Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian were #hacked to solicit bitcoin donations https://www.dw.com/en/high-profile-twitter-accounts-targeted-in-bitcoin-scam/a-54192515

Facebook releases Avatars — here’s how to get yours just right https://thenextweb.com/basics/2020/05/15/facebook-avatars-how-to-get-yours/

LinkedIn Continues to Add More Quick Creation Option in the Post Composer  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-continues-to-add-more-quick-creation-option-in-the-post-composer/581612/

Ensure your videos look their best with these notes. Social Media Video Dimensions 2020 [Infographic]  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/social-media-video-dimensions-2020-infographic/581627/

LIVE PRODUCER IS OUT! PRO VIDEO PRODUCTION.. Facebook tests Live Video Producer Tool with multi-camera support and GFX features https://thenextweb.com/facebook/2017/10/23/facebook-tests-live-video-producer-for-advanced-streaming-tools/?fbclid=IwAR1ZwLi_2MS2-SYPJPQWsXg071Asgbb0KMlBhJV5FhKw3odu_NKDAWm18Gs

Facebook Pursues Music Video Rights in Challenge to YouTube. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-19/facebook-pursues-music-video-rights-in-challenge-to-youtube?fbclid=IwAR1GlB10DaDq1EbHaZ92GVvlEKTMK-rFxvBJszTAG6YJRFf5VLerdmpoods

FTC Considering Steps to Block Facebook from Merging With Instagram and Whatsapp: Report https://gizmodo.com/ftc-considering-steps-to-block-facebook-from-merging-wi-1840396507?

The bill would send tech executives to jail for up to 20 years if they lie about their companies’ data practices.  https://www.pcmag.com/news/371390/did-a-social-network-misuse-your-data-jail-its-ceo-senator

Facebook Tests New Photo Layout Options for Multi-Image Posts https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-testing-new-photo-layout-options-for-multi-image-posts/564685/

Top Instagram Updates You Need to Know in 2019 – September Edition  https://adespresso.com/blog/instagram-updates-you-need-to-make/?fbclid=IwAR1IoUuDxqkgAFmLxE0sK_OIcPOg8fxaj5VmCchOWwwPp4vrH6FcjIq-mZs

Up your Instagram marketing game with these tips  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-provides-key-tips-to-help-marketers-maximize-their-on-platform-ef/564900/

Improve your web design and performance with these insights  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/17-web-design-stats-to-help-you-create-a-more-effective-home-page-infograp/564908/

Some helpful new options for LinkedIn company pages https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-new-tools-for-company-pages-including-employee-notifications/565079/

Now more users can add songs to their Facebook profile  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-expands-its-music-options-into-seven-new-regions/565263/

Facebook’s looking to help Page managers post at optimal engagement times https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-tests-suggested-time-feature-for-scheduled-posts/565303/

Facebook can be forced to delete content worldwide, EU’s top court rules https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2019/10/03/facebook-can-be-forced-to-delete-content-worldwide.html

Facebook Begins Rolling Out Updated Desktop Layout

Facebook May Soon Hide Total Like Counts on Posts, Mirroring Instagram’s Test 

Facebook might soon also hide total Like counts https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-may-soon-hide-total-like-counts-on-posts-mirroring-instagrams-te/562093/

Facebook might show reactions to posts within notifications http://www.socialsamosa.com/2019/08/facebook-updates-reactions-notification-and-more/?fbclid=IwAR2yxWnwr-j_jB4O_Rb7OtB5SCpZFir-84EEmkAQCIWTvljXSq4_d5WhFDQ

Facebook is Testing a New Listing of Post Reactions in Your Notifications Stream  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-is-testing-a-new-listing-of-post-reactions-in-your-notifications-s/561815/

Podcast: Does Using Emojis on Instagram Lead to More Engagement? https://www.agorapulse.com/social-media-lab/podcast-instagram-emojis

Instagram Carousel Best Practices to Make Your Audience Stop Scrolling and Start Engaging https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/instagram-carousel-best-practices-to-make-your-audience-stop-scrolling-and-start-engaging

Another option for expanding your influencermarketing efforts https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/5-tips-on-using-influencer-content-in-your-paid-media-efforts-infographic/561541/

Some concerning signs for businesses on Instagram https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/will-instagram-business-profile-reach-follow-the-same-path-as-facebook-page/561617/

Facebook Finally Rolls out a “Preview” Option for Page Posts!  https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2019/08/facebook-finally-rolls-out-the-preview-option-for-page-posts.html

7 Tips for Reposting Instagram Stories & User-Generated Content https://later.com/blog/repost-instagram-stories/

New Rules for Instagram Hashtags: How to Find the Right Hashtags for Your Business https://later.com/blog/repost-instagram-stories/

6 Ways For Real Estate Agents to Stand Out From the Competition https://rismedia.com/2019/08/18/stand-out-competition/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eNews

Facebook to remove ‘Company Overview’ and ‘Biography’ fields from Pages  https://marketingland.com/facebook-to-remove-company-overview-and-biography-fields-from-pages-262619

BBB Warns of Social Media Video Scam: “Is This You?”  https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/16929-bbb-warns-of-social-media-video-scam-is-this-you?fbclid=IwAR3y0aF3fipnjSLcQQRfm0Hof2ggrYi3iZWBn3ES_vlR6GeOQgYZfOQ3J6M

Public Or Private: Facebook Groups Now Have Only Two Possible Settings https://www.adweek.com/digital/facebook-groups-now-have-just-2-privacy-settings-public-and-private/

Instagram Purges Meme Accounts With Millions Of Followers https://www.insider.com/instagram-meme-page-purge-suspends-accounts-2019-7

Page admins can publish and schedule posts on Instagram and IGTV from the Facebook Creator Studio.  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-instagram-scheduling-to-creator-studio/560162/

Instagram is testing a new feature that lets users change the background for their Stories.  Now, Instagram may be testing a new augmented reality feature that essentially puts you in front of a green screen.  https://mashable.com/article/instagram-green-screen/

Google is Making it Easire to Find and Listen to Podcasts From Search  https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/google-stream-podcasts-search-pages-1203297026/

Facebook’s Looking to Prompt More Sharing to Your Personal and Page Stories https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-looking-to-prompt-more-sharing-to-your-personal-and-page-stories/561139/

Facebook Adds ‘Top Fans’ Targeting Option for Organic Page Posts https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-top-fans-targeting-option-for-organic-page-posts/557729/

Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a settlement: the social network will have to pay a record $5 billion fine and, work harder to secure its users’ information. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/social-media-etiquette-12-dos-and-donts-for-a-successful-marketing-strate/560938/?

From Facebook’ will be added to Instagram and Whatsapp’s names https://www.dailydot.com/debug/instagram-whatsapp-from-facebook/?fb=dd&fbclid=IwAR0k4hmRvwXNRsZ5cpA2K6tujKpS1Ax885BZZV3Jq0h9PA2HBajxgaexNZE

Week August 12, 2019

5 Proven Social Media Engagement Strategies for 2019  https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/proven-social-media-engagement-strategies?fbclid=IwAR3vC658pS-uNZoIpZ5C-nXyJYxTIoJpbonRU_R5CdXy5r6AFZ3QojKc9Sk

A new version of Snapchat’s Spectacles is on the way 

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-announces-new-version-of-spectacles-with-improved-camera-capacity/560852/

Ever wondered if it’s better to put your Instagram hashtags in the original post or in the comments? https://www.agorapulse.com/social-media-lab/instagram-hashtags-comments-post/

Instagram Just Made a Truly Stunning Change That Its Most Devoted Users Will Absolutely Hate. (Didn’t They Learn Anything From Snapchat?)  https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/instagram-snapchat-kylie-jenner-changes-influencer-money.html?cid=sf01001

LinkedIn vs. Facebook: Which Is Best for Business? https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/linkedin-vs-facebook

What’s coming next for Twitter? Twitter Discusses Coming Features, Including Topic-Based Streams and Searchable DMs

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-discusses-coming-features-including-topic-based-streams-and-search/560862/

Instagram’s giving all users the capacity to create AR effects. Instagram Opens AR Filter Creation Tools to All Users

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-opens-ar-filter-creation-tools-to-all-users/560848/

LinkedIn is about to get even sexier, with the addition of dark mode https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/dark-mode-coming-linkedin-app-3930315

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Facebook has published some great new tools to help plan your holiday marketing strategy https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-new-holiday-season-insights-guide-to-assist-in-campaign-p/558982/ 

Fake Microsoft OneNote Audio Note Phishing Emails.                                                                                                                          Phishing scammers are coming up with more innovative methods to convince their targets to provide login credentials. Such is the case with a new OneNote Audio Note phishing campaign that is currently underway. https://www.itsecuritynews.info/advertising/ 

YouTube’s looking to put more control in users hands, in regards to video recommendations https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-rolls-out-new-tools-to-enable-customization-of-video-recommendation/557718/

Facebook may finally let you turn off those annoying notification dots

Facebook may finally let you turn off those annoying notification dots

 

Facebook Announces Two New Algorithm Updates Aimed at Improving On-Platform Engagement  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-announces-two-new-algorithm-updates-aimed-at-improving-on-platform/554979/?fbclid=IwAR13w8gFk5QX61IA6t_24HAIR8kkCJ3wCNxhv6jdZEzcaykloE0WDoqJeY0

Week of 5-14-5-17

Before you can manage posts, get insights or publish your Instagram content from a computer, you must first link your Instagram account to Creator Studio.  https://www.facebook.com/help/publisher/428687951269163

Imagine chatting right in a story!
Join Chat sticker option which would enable Stories viewers to join a private chat group, direct from a Story. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-is-working-on-a-new-join-chat-sticker-for-stories/554001/?fbclid=IwAR0fImW7Sjnu9_BnVaYSyB61XUA_NrfLOzzAHGva5k__cYtdpoJBoQq0vXM

Facebook’s taking action against extremist commentators as it moves to crack down on hate speech.  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-announces-bans-of-well-known-extremist-commentators/553989/?

Top 50 Video Marketing Blogs to Level-Up Your Video Marketing Strategy https://www.ngdata.com/best-video-marketing-blogs/?utm_content=buffer7f676&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

A new Text Effects option could be coming to your Facebook post tools soon  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-testing-new-font-style-options-for-posts/553091/

LinkedIn’s new ‘Teammates’ option will let you prioritize the updates you see in your feed https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-new-teammates-option-to-maintain-connection-with-colleagues/552883/

Some tips to get you thinking about the types of video content you can create for your business. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/10-video-content-ideas-to-kick-start-your-video-marketing-strategy-infogra/553085/

 

Week Through April 20, 2019

Instagram hides Like counts in leaked design prototype https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/18/instagram-no-like-counter/?tcpp=ECTW2019

Facebook exposed millions more Instagram passwords than we realized. Facebook really doesn’t seem to understand privacy or security https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-really-doesnt-seem-to-understand-privacy-or-security/?fbclid=IwAR1kZpS_D6aAnt5D6D89_PgwpKOoscFHBfG1ORZGxKWzSCwRIpqlN4kqRes

Instagram’s Testing a New Communal Video Viewing Option https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagrams-testing-a-new-communal-video-viewing-option/552995/?fbclid=IwAR3Pv-F8LwYxJS6o3_cQ52_Yf1oc2G3XAVRY-v26nmJWPO9zo7UUtfzzH3Y

Some tips to help improve your stories efforts https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-releases-new-guide-on-creating-more-effective-stories-infographic/552782/

LinkedIn’s added a new tool to encourage engagement with colleagues  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-new-teammates-option-to-maintain-connection-with-colleagues/552883/

Google Adds New Gmail Tools to Mark the App’s 15th Birthday  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-adds-new-gmail-tools-to-mark-the-apps-15th-birthday/551762/

LinkedIn’s professional insights are hugely valuable for audience targeting – and they continue to add more ways to use them https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-announces-new-data-partnership-with-adobe-to-improve-ad-targeting/551353/

Snapchat announces new features geared at creativity, collaboration, partner advertising  https://marketingland.com/snapchat-announces-new-features-geared-at-creativity-collaboration-partner-advertising-259240

Pinterest introduces new conversion features for Promoted Pins and Videos https://marketingland.com/pinterest-introduces-new-conversion-features-for-promoted-pins-and-videos-259455

The Updated List of Facebook Messenger Chatbot Tools for 2019  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/the-updated-list-of-facebook-messenger-chatbot-tools-for-2019/551144/

Given the various data privacy and misuse scandals, regularity bodies are calling for action on Facebook. This could be just the beginning  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-will-clarify-its-terms-and-conditions-on-data-use-amid-rising-call/552375/

Heading into its IPO, Pinterest continues to grow (just so you know)  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-is-now-up-to-265-million-users-added-51-million-within-the-last/552487/

Have you considered your potential digital marketing options on You Tube? https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/an-overview-of-your-advertising-options-on-youtube/552494/

Facebook Statistics that Every Marketer Should Know in 2019 [Inforgraphic]  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-statistics-that-every-marketer-should-know-in-2019-inforgraphic/551797/

A huge collection of Facebook stats and trends to help with your social media marketing strategy https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-statistics-that-every-marketer-should-know-in-2019-inforgraphic/551797/

Looking to get into Instagram Stories? These tips and tools will help  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/5-tips-to-help-maximize-instagram-stories-for-your-business/551496/

 

Top Social Media Stories week of  April 6, 2019 – April 12, 2019

Twitter can be a powerful tool for audience research and targeting  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/the-5-minute-guide-to-mastering-audiences-on-twitter-infographic/552575/

Facebook’s providing new tools to help grieving friends and relatives https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-new-tools-to-assist-in-managing-the-profiles-of-deceased-user/552369/

Did you know that you can now schedule your emails in gmail? https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-adds-new-gmail-tools-to-mark-the-apps-15th-birthday/551762/

Facebook Launches New Brand Safety Controls to Better Protect Advertisers  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-new-brand-safety-controls-to-better-protect-advertisers/552568/ 

An algorithm update, changes to groups and more – Facebook’s latest efforts to rid its platforms of misinformation  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-implementing-new-rules-and-processes-to-stop-the-spread-of-harmf/552481/ 

Facebook Will Clarify its Terms and Conditions on Data Use Amid Rising Calls for Penalties  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-will-clarify-its-terms-and-conditions-on-data-use-amid-rising-call/552375/

Pinterest is Now Up to 265 Million Users, Added 51 Million Within the Last Year https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-is-now-up-to-265-million-users-added-51-million-within-the-last/552487/

Facebook’s Implementing New Rules and Processes to Stop the Spread of Harmful Content  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-implementing-new-rules-and-processes-to-stop-the-spread-of-harmf/552481/

Pinterest is prepping for an IPO — Social media company Pinterest sets a price range of $15 to $17 per share for its initial public offering of 75 million shares.  https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/04/08/pinterest-is-prepping-for-an-ipo-heres-what-four-experts-say-about-the-tech-companys-valuation.html

The Latest Social Media Automation Rules to be Aware of in 2019  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/the-latest-social-media-automation-rules-to-be-aware-of-in-2019/546454/

 

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The do’s and don’ts of hashtags https://business.twitter.com/en/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-hashtags.html?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=twitter

4 New “Google My Business” Features You Should Be Using https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog/4-new-google-my-business-features-you-should-be-using

Facebook Identifies Bug that Switched the Default Post Setting of 14 Million Users to ‘Public’  https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/06/audience-selector-error/

Instagram Rolls Out ‘@Mention Sharing’, a New Way Share Stories Content https://instagram-press.com/blog/2018/06/07/introducing-mention-sharing/

Google’s looking to make life easier for agencies managing multiple brand presences.  Dashboard to Help Manage Google My Business Listings  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-launches-new-agencies-dashboard-to-help-manage-google-my-business-li/525066/

Facebook’s 3D Posts are Coming – Here’s What They’ll look Like https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/01/facebook-will-soon-bring-3d-photos-to-the-news-feed/