Issue 59 | 31 January 2018

 

'Bad for democracy', 'dumb' and 'necessary' – just some of the words used to describe the recently announced changes to Facebook Newsfeed. The divisive algorithm overhaul will mean that publisher and business content will be de-prioritised in favour of 'meaningful social interactions' from friends and family. The change is a clear response to accusations of 'fake news' from the past twelve months or so, but will have big implications for publishers. As well as reducing traffic to their websites, they're also likely to experience a reduction in revenue from sponsored content on Facebook itself. Social media is in a constant state of flux, with Facebook Newsfeed already having undergone several major shifts in focus. Let's take a look at this piece of news and more in Sociable Folktales.    

 
 
Facebook   Twitter and Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Claims of DM privacy issues.
  • Russia-linked accounts suspended.
  • Instagram
  • 'Type' feature for written stories.
  • 'Active At' feature tested.
 
 
Other Platforms   Emerging Platforms and Tech
  • Amazon's checkout-free store opens.
  • Vine 2 is coming.
  • Apple cancels the iPhone X.
 
 
Social Media Items of Interest
  • Cadbury pop-up to accept knick-knacks as cash like latest ad.
  • How a hoodie led to smashed-up H&M stores. 
  • How Greenpeace used Minecraft to combat deforestation.
  • Spare a thought for the Tide social media manager in the US.
  • Rupert Murdoch thinks Facebook should be paying publishers.
  • Coca-Cola launches 'World Without Waste' recycling campaign.
  • KFC is selling a box meal that's also a drone.
  • Hotel bans vloggers following online feud.
  • Leeds United go back to the drawing board after badge redesign.
 
 
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