Instagram now bigger than Twitter
Instagram has overtaken Twitter with 300 million users, as Facebook continues to monetise its photo-based social network with new ‘verified accounts’.
Biggest Facebook topics of 2014: World Cup, Ebola and Malaysia Airlines top trending topics
Facebook has unveiled its Year in Review report, taking a look back at the moments, places and people that moved us in 2014.
Right to reply: The problem with Amazon? It needs to grow up
FACT-Finder.com Founder and CEO Carsten Kraus responds to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ comments at the Business Insider Ignition conference and suggests ways to turn around the Fire Phone’s fortunes.
Global Facebook ad costs rise dramatically as shopping season ROI doubles
Overall Facebook advertising costs and ROI rose dramatically year-on-year (YoY) in November 2014 according to the latest global data from Kenshoo.
Facebook launches free anti-virus scanner
Facebook is launching its own virus-scanning software to combat the rise in malware being spread through the social network.
Snapchat founder tops ‘Under 30 Power List’
The founder of the controversial app Snapchat has been voted by students as the most influential new media figure under the age of 30.
Facebook’s 5 tips for mobile advertising success
With the festive season upon us, and new devices likely to be a key gift this year, Facebook is offering 5 tips for app advertising success.
Facebook extends autoplay to video ap ads
Facebook has extended its autoplay video feature to app ads, as the company continues to push its mobile services.
Right to reply: Do advertisers really need Facebook?
At the start of next year, Facebook will phase out any ‘linkbait’ style status updates from brand pages- essentially cutting out free advertising on the social network. Steve Rivers, CEO of Intelligent Reach discusses the Facebook’s algorithm change, and what it means for retailers.
New native ad rules: Oreo banned after YouTubers paid to promote products
In a warning to all native advertisers, Modelez has seen its latest marketing stunt fall foul of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The FMCG giant failed to notify viewers that a series of YouTube videos featuring an ‘Oreo Lick Race’ were paid for by the company.