Recent News and Updates
Facebook Live Updates for Mentions
Facebook Mentions is an app that enables all kinds of public figures — including athletes, musicians, journalists, politicians, and more — to easily connect with their audience on Facebook. One of the ways public figures use Mentions is to share live video with their fans. We’ve been listening to feedback from this group on how to improve Facebook Live for Mentions, and today we’re excited to share a number of updates to make the experience more useful, enjoyable, and safe.
Introducing Live Audio
As we continue to improve the Facebook Live experience, we've been listening to feedback to inform the new tools and features we build. One thing we've heard is that partners want new formats for going live. We announced Live 360 last week, and today we're excited to announce another way to go live on Facebook: Live Audio.
The Live Blog: December 20, 2016
Since rolling out Facebook Live to people and publishers around the world, we’ve seen incredible adoption and engagement with the new format. We’ve been inspired by the creativity we’ve seen so far, and with this weekly series, we’ll highlight some interesting Facebook Lives from the past week.
Global Influencers Share 2016 Book Recommendations For #ReadToLead
Earlier this month, we posed a question to some of the top influencer and thought leaders in the world for our #ReadToLead campaign: Of the books that you read in 2016, which ones helped shape your perspective on leadership? 62 global influencers across distinct industries shared recommendations for 231 books.
The Live Blog: December 13, 2016
Since rolling out Facebook Live to people and publishers around the world, we’ve seen incredible adoption and engagement with the new format. We’ve been inspired by the creativity we’ve seen so far, and with this weekly series, we’ll highlight some interesting Facebook Lives from the past week.