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  • [New] While massive corporations like Facebook or Google might have the capital to absorb legal costs or build automated censorship tools, independent voices would likely be forced offline. Uprise RI
  • [New] People's attempts to access blocked mass platforms like Facebook will reduce as the public splinters into different spaces. ENG.MIZZIMA.COM
  • [New] In the U.S., social commerce is on track to exceed $100 billion in annual sales by the mid-2020s, fueled heavily by TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, Facebook / Meta platforms and retail media tie-ups. The AI Innovator
  • [New] In the absence of a dedicated law or regulatory body, at least 45 fertility clinics in Spain offer surrogacy services, often relying on intermediaries who recruit women through Facebook and WhatsApp ads portraying surrogacy as a job opportunity. Newsweek
  • [New] AI Insights will point out things you might miss, like Facebook delivered a superior CTR compared to Instagram or email conversions are trending above benchmark. Coupler.io Blog
  • Rather than chasing every trend, 2026 will be about choosing the right mix for your audience, from established spaces like Instagram and TikTok to the community-led platforms like Facebook or gardening forums. Vuelio -
  • From in 2026 Facebook will have to follow new rules under the Online Safety Act, to be enforced by Ofcom, meaning it must notify news publishers if it plans to take action against any of their content and give them an opportunity to make representations. Press Gazette
  • Facebook makes up to $7 billion a year from high risk ads and outright scam advertisements. Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending
  • Fourth in line is Facebook with 35% of creators wanting to expand into it in 2026 - which makes sense if Meta is trying to position it as an underappreciated platform. Digiday
  • Facebook Marketplace offers an opportunity for people to sell their used items, reducing the amount of waste. SocialWick
  • The best filters for Facebook Marketplace search are the ones that narrow results without excluding hidden opportunities. Swoopa
  • Platforms such as Reddit, with its numerous subreddits covering topics from arts and crafts to technology, and Facebook Groups, which promote local connections and enable interactive learning experiences, will be instrumental in influencing consumer behaviour. HotBot
  • Even tech giants like Facebook have recognized UGC's potential, prominently featuring UGC as a recommended advertising option for businesses looking to maximize their social media impact. Keyla
  • Spain's parliament will investigate Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram tracked Android users' web activity using a hidden mechanism, potentially violating multiple EU laws, including GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and the Digital Markets and Digital Services Acts. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
  • Research from HubSpot notes that video-first marketing, audience personalization, and conversational engagement will remain core drivers of success for brands on Facebook in 2025. Yahoo Finance
  • Social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram can be instrumental in monitoring misinformation during hazards or disasters. SpringerLink
  • A massive leak of over 184 million credentials (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, etc.) raises alarm over the extremely high risk for all cloud and collaboration access. Reemo blog
  • While paid ads certainly have their place and their benefits, organic content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok can actually help boost your brand's reach more than you might realize. Three29
  • Pet parents are hungry for social outlets, and brands that provide them will earn trust and loyalty that no Facebook ad can buy. The Woof
  • Private contractors will be paid to comb through Facebook, Google +, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, VK, Flickr, Myspace, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Reddit, WhatsApp, YouTube, etc., turning public posts into enforcement leads that feed directly into ICE's databases. The Conversation

Last updated: 28 December 2025



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