Facebook scraps Facebook Watch originals
May 1, 2023 | David Farnor
Facebook is moving away from Facebook Watch as it steps more and more into the Metaverse – and it’s leaving its original series behind in the process.
Facebook pivoted heavily to video a few years back, with shows such as … Read More
Facebook changes video ranking rules
May 28, 2019 | David Farnor
Facebook is shaking up the way it determines video rankings on the site.
The social network has been significantly stepping up its efforts to rival YouTube in recent years, from the actual platform itself (Facebook Watch) and monetisation methods to … Read More
2018: A breakthrough year for Facebook Watch?
December 22, 2018 | David Farnor
More 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 Farnor
Facebook 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
Channel 4 News to produce Uncovered for Facebook Watch
November 14, 2018 | David Farnor
Channel 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
Facebook Watch launches in UK – but have you heard of it?
September 1, 2018 | David Farnor
Facebook 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 Farnor
Facebook 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 Farnor
Facebook 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
IGTV: Instagram takes on YouTube with new TV app
June 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Instagram is taking on YouTube with the launch of its new video app: IGTV.
The photo-based social network, which is owned by Facebook but has a younger demographic, has made a successful business model out of taking inspiration from other … Read More
Facebook takes on YouTube with new Creator tools
November 21, 2017 | David Farnor
Facebook is taking on YouTube with a new website providing tools for creators.
YouTube has long been the big fish in the video streaming pool, thanks to its global reach and established community, but also thanks to its support of … Read More
