Facebook Watch
2018: A breakthrough year for Facebook Watch?
December 22, 2018 | David FarnorMore 400 million people use Facebook Watch every month, according to the social network, as it hails 2018 as a breakthrough year for its fledgling video platform. But is its online video strategy actually paying off?
It’s certainly been a … Read More
Facebook renews four Watch Original series
December 14, 2018 | David FarnorFacebook Watch has renewed four of its original series for a second season.
The social network’s video platform, which launched globally on mobile devices earlier this year, is now available on desktop computers worldwide from today. In the interm … Read More
365 Days of Love: Facebook orders new TV series from Sofia Vergara
December 11, 2018 | David FarnorFacebook is turning to Sofia Vergara for its latest attempt to woo users to its video platform, Facebook Watch.
The streaming service, baked into the social network, was officially launched internationally earlier this year, but has struggled to gain any … Read More
Channel 4 News to produce Uncovered for Facebook Watch
November 14, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 News will head to Facebook Watch next year to produce a new series called Uncovered.
The show will be an in-depth and engaging news and analysis programme from Channel 4 News’ award-winning team of correspondents, who will … Read More
Jessica Biel to bring Limetown series to Facebook Watch
October 9, 2018 | David FarnorJessica Biel is bringing the Limetown podcast to the screen with Facebook Watch.
The star of The Sinner, who also exec-produced the first season of the USA Network drama, will again act as EP on Limetown, which is based on … Read More
Facebook Watch launches in UK – but have you heard of it?
September 1, 2018 | David FarnorFacebook Watch is now available in the UK for the first time.
The social network’s video platform launched a year ago, but was only available in the US. Now, after tweaking and developing the platform, it’s rolling out worldwide to … Read More
Streaming gets social with launch of Facebook Watch Party
July 29, 2018 | David FarnorFacebook is making its video streaming more social with the launch of Watch Party.
Watch Party is a way for people to watch videos on Facebook together in real time. Once a Watch Party is started, participants can watch videos, … Read More
Facebook Watch launches first funded news and unveils new slate
July 17, 2018 | David FarnorFacebook Watch has launched its first funded news this week, with a range of series from publishing partners available to stream online – albeit only to Facebook users in the USA.
With Facebook under growing pressure for the way that … Read More
Facebook and NFL sign new deal to stream weekly highlights
September 30, 2017 | David FarnorFacebook has signed a new deal with the NFL to stream highlights of NL matches throughout the season.
The NFL will publish official highlights from all 256 regular season games as well as the playoffs and Super Bowl globally on … Read More
Watch: Facebook takes on YouTube with new video platform
August 11, 2017 | David FarnorFacebook is officially stepping up its video game, with the launch of its new platform, Watch.
Facebook has been dipping its toes in the video arena for some time, as the social network attempts to compete with YouTube for online … Read More