Facebook news and trends

Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case

November 14, 2024
European Commission, Meta, Facebook, Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Slashes Price for Ad-Free Subscriptions in Europe
Subscriptions // November 12, 2024

Meta is lowering the price of ad-free subscriptions for European Facebook and Instagram users. The social media giant is reducing the price of those subscriptions by 40% in the European Union, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 12) company blog post. “Going forward, people based in...

Meta Testing Experiential Retail to Sell Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Meta // November 11, 2024

Meta is promoting its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at a Meta Lab pop-up store in Los Angeles that lets visitors experience the glasses firsthand. The temporary brick-and-mortar store at 8600 Melrose Avenue includes an AI wall that lets visitors test the smart AI assistant on the glasses,...

Meta Axes Staff for Abusing Food Perks Amid Wider Layoffs
Meta // October 17, 2024

Meta has reportedly fired around two dozen staffers for misusing their meal credits. The firing, as reported Wednesday (Oct. 16) by the Financial Times (FT), comes amid a wider series of layoffs at Meta. According to the report, the staff members — based in Los...

EU Court Rules Meta Violated GDPR With Personal Data Use for Advertising
Legal // October 04, 2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Friday (Oct. 4) that Meta Platforms can use only some of the data it gathers from Facebook users to deliver targeted advertising. The ruling came in a case brought by privacy activist Max Schrems that went...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will Gen Z Put a New Face on Social Commerce?

June 04, 2024
Meta’s recent news that it is seeing a surge in younger users may help set the stage for a rising tide in social commerce. The platform model — not just for Facebook, but for X and for others — connects users and advertisers and merchants. Earnings results underscore the momentum of online creators seeking to […]

Millennials Check Online Reviews, Gen Zs Turn to Influencers for Restaurant Recommendations

November 13, 2023
In today’s digital age, consumers have access to a wealth of information that helps them make informed decisions, especially when choosing a restaurant. In this context, online reviews and social...

Toys, Pet Products Expected to Fuel Retail Sales on Social Media 

November 08, 2023
Consumers are becoming increasingly connected on social media, and retailers are taking notice. In a bid to grow engagement and sales, merchants have taken to social media platforms to promote...

More Than 40% of Consumers Use Their Social Media Feeds to Find Products

November 01, 2023
In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for consumers to discover and purchase products. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have transformed the way people shop, with...

Quick Reads
Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case

November 14, 2024
Meta said Thursday (Nov. 14) that it will appeal the European Commission’s (EC) decision in a case alleging practices involving Facebook and Facebook Marketplace that cause competitive harm. The EC announced Wednesday (Nov. 13) that it fined Meta 797.72 million euros (about $842 million), saying the company violated European Union (EU) antitrust rules by tying Facebook Marketplace to Facebook. […]

Facebook Slashes Price for Ad-Free Subscriptions in Europe

November 12, 2024
Meta is lowering the price of ad-free subscriptions for European Facebook and Instagram users. The social media giant is reducing the price of those subscriptions by 40% in the European...

Meta Testing Experiential Retail to Sell Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

November 11, 2024
Meta is promoting its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at a Meta Lab pop-up store in Los Angeles that lets visitors experience the glasses firsthand. The temporary brick-and-mortar store at 8600 Melrose Avenue...

Meta Axes Staff for Abusing Food Perks Amid Wider Layoffs

October 17, 2024
Meta has reportedly fired around two dozen staffers for misusing their meal credits. The firing, as reported Wednesday (Oct. 16) by the Financial Times (FT), comes amid a wider series...