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How the Associated Press Fights Fake News on Facebook…and Everywhere Else

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Carvin is the point person in a partnership that began in December 2016 between the AP and Facebook that illustrates some of the efforts the AP is undertaking to scrub misinformation from readers’ views. Facebook focuses on the content that is patently untrue, but the AP is not bound by these limitations in their checks.

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Social Media and PR – Go Together Like Peanut Butter & Jelly

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If you like Facebook, start livestreaming, today. Right now, Facebook Live is THE most effective ways to get more eyes on a Facebook post. Start locally. Local media loves to cover stories about local businesses. Those are all topics that interest local media. Make your business newsworthy.

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These were the top publishers on Facebook in January 2020

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As we progress rapidly through 2020, we looked back at the most engaged publishers for the month of January to determine the publishers with the most engaged content on Facebook. . This analysis includes English-language content from publishers, ranked by Facebook likes, shares, and comments to their web content, ranked by domain.

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Livestreaming, Pokemon Go & Branded Content: Marketing Trends to Stay on Top of

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If Periscope, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live are indicators, livestreaming as a concept has come home to roost. With heavy hitters like Buzzfeed and the Denver Broncos using Facebook Live , it’s clear that this tool has marketing clout. But what’s been really interesting is Pokemon Go’s marketing potential for local businesses.

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The top publishers on Facebook in March 2023

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Facebook engagement has begun to rebound slightly after dropping in February, with The Daily Mail once again the dominant force in the UK and US. Notable names included were local sites such as the Manchester Evening News and Football London, both of which saw success thanks to their soccer coverage. million to 9.7 million engagements.

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‘The Facebook Times?’: Facebook to Host Original News Content

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Now, Facebook is reportedly moving close to a deal with news sites The New York Times, BuzzFeed and National Geographic to host their original content within Facebook’s site. It’s a clever move to keep people using Facebook more frequently and add additional revenue. But is Facebook the best network for this initiative?

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Why Social Shares Are Key to Pitching Media

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Have you noticed on your local or national news programs how often they now say, “Go over to our Facebook page and leave a comment” or “Tweet us what you think?” Many television programs (even national media) have even started using Facebook Live while they are on-air to attract an online audience.

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