Celebrities only, if you are not one of these then you cannot use the new Facebook Live Stream just yet. This is the latest innovation from the social media network, that allows highly followed stars live stream whenever they want during their busy schedules. The Facebook Live Stream will be … [Read more...]
Germany vs Facebook real name policy
Germany vs Facebook real name policy is causing somewhat of a stir on social media at the moment. This comes soon after the Hamburg data protection authority reported Facebook could not ask users for their official ID, nor change users' desired usernames to their real names. Do you agree or … [Read more...]
Facebook stock price today still beating Walmart
The Facebook stock price today is still sitting pretty at $86.17, which is still beating Walmart at $71.44. So Walmart is not as big as the social media kings, at least when it comes to the stock market valuation. Online social media giants Facebook took the lead today, knocking down retailers … [Read more...]
Talking robot social media campaign for Unfriended movie
If you could talk to one person, real or fake, dead or alive, who would it be? In the past, this often-quoted hypothetical has been nothing more than that, hypothetical. But now, a company called imperson, hopes to make this impossible question a reality, by bringing characters to life with its … [Read more...]
Facebook Restaurant Pages vs Google Zagat for reviews
If you are into your food and would like to read reviews before visiting a restaurant, you may want to learn a little more about the relatively new Facebook Restaurant Pages. Facebook Restaurant Pages is the closest to being very similar to Google Zagat for reviews. The new restaurant review … [Read more...]
Facebook Instant Articles and $15 minimum path
In just a few days Facebook has introduced two important features that should bring a little joy. These include Facebook Instant Articles and the $15 minimum path to all contractors. This is most definitely the Facebook path to happiness, when it comes to ‘Facebook Instant Articles’ big names … [Read more...]
Polling Day voters throughout a Facebook day
Election 2015: Today May 7 is the day where people all across the UK with be casting their vote, and polling stations will be very busy from 7am to 10pm, which is when the polling stations are open. But how can social media play a big part today? That is very simple indeed, and one of the big … [Read more...]
Facebook supports Nepal, donate now
The 7.9-magnitude earthquake has devastated Nepal and its survivors need help right now. Facebook has set-up a new pop-up donate box when you visiting your account asking you to help right now. Whenever a Facebook user donates the social media network will match it, giving up to $2 million in … [Read more...]
Facebook not responding for Time Warner Cable users
Complaints are coming in from Facebook users saying they cannot access their social media account today (April 22), when they try to login they are not gaining access at all. Areas of concern include Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Arizona, California, Ohio and Detroit, these are the areas most … [Read more...]
Moderating Facebook can be rather terrifying
Anyone who spends any amount of time on Facebook knows all too well the annoyance of over-shared viral videos, Candy Crush requests, and Click Bait headlines. But the truth is, Facebook could be a much worse place if it wasn't for the army of moderators who filter through posts representing the … [Read more...]
Facebook vs Belgian Academic Report claims
Facebook has recently published its versus blog post questioning a recent Belgian Academic Report where they criticised the social networks privacy policies. The question you have to ask yourself is, “Will Facebook’s answers win you over?” In the report by the independent Belgian Privacy … [Read more...]
Wayin announces integration with Facebook APIs
Wayin announced yesterday that it now integrates with Facebook’s Media Solutions APIs to give brand marketers and media outlets access to public Facebook and Instagram posts within its social media search and platform. When brands are increasingly acting like publishers, it’s crucial … [Read more...]
Facebook not loading issues April 8
User complaints are coming in saying the news feed and notifications are not loading for them. For the last hour Facebook has been having a few issues where the news feed is not loading, many have tried logging out and then log back in but nothing changes. Looking into this a little deeper as … [Read more...]
Facebook video ad campaigns vs YouTube 2015
2015 looks to be the year marketers will be more inclined to use Facebook ad campaigns rather than using YouTube. According to a study by video advertising technology firm Mixpo Facebook video could take over YouTube when it comes to the top video ad platform. The stats in the survey show 87% … [Read more...]
Facebook users see service down for maintenance on March 27
Facebook users are reporting mixed problems on today, as some see the popular social network down with a maintenance message and others don’t have any issues. It’s clear the issues could be different by country, or city. Some Online Social Media readers reported that they see a Facebook … [Read more...]
Facebook marketers will love Blueprint and Learn How
Looks like 2015 is going to be another great year for Facebook, the social media giants already released its new Ads Manager app, which helps businesses manage advertising campaigns. But moving on Facebook marketers will love the new educational tools named ‘Blueprint’ and Learn How’. The two new … [Read more...]
2015 F8 developer conference live stream countdown
Mark Zuckerberg has been practicing on stage, where today he will be in front of thousands of developers at the 2015 Facebook F8 developer conference. The F8 live stream countdown has already begun and with just over 7 hours to go social media platforms are already lighting up. You do not have to … [Read more...]
Chia Hong vs Facebook in discrimination claims
Facebook is being sued by plaintiff Chia Hong on the grounds of damages arising from sex dicrimination, discharge in violation of public police, sex harassment, race/national origin discrimination harassment, retaliation, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress, injunctive relief for … [Read more...]
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Shakira in social media followers
Cristiano Ronaldo social media fans are following him at a very fast rate indeed. Shakira was always at the top when it came down to Facebook likes, but now Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo leads Shakira in social media followers. Cristiano Ronaldo now has 107,143,264 Facebook followers … [Read more...]
Facebook like dip after inactive account removal
Facebook is now removing inactive accounts, the ones in question will be both memorialized and voluntarily deactivated accounts. This will of course show a dip in Facebook likes on your business page. On Facebook’s blog they wrote an article explaining the changes, and over the next few weeks … [Read more...]
Red Nose Day 2015 social media sharing on Facebook
Today is Red Nose Day 2015 and today is going to be a fun filled day to help raise money. Today will televise all sorts of fun and reminders for Comic Relief. On TV tonight you will see many things including celebrities, events, how much money is raised and what the money will be spent on to … [Read more...]