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Who will blink first in Canadian community newspaper staredown?

Sherrilynne Starkie

The agreement sees the two national organizations exchange ownership of 41 community and commuter newspapers and then shutter most of them, but it’s the fault of industry disruption according to the news release announcing the deal. They even like to see the local advertisements. But there’s the rub. Where’s the reader value?

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How Government Agencies Can Best Engage Their Communities on Facebook

Social Media Strategies Summit

Facebook can be a helpful resource in that mission. Your ability to build an online community and share updates with your constituents on Facebook has never been stronger. Facebook has developed many tools, resources, and best practices to help you better reach and connect with your followers. Image Source: Facebook GPA.

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Meta Launches Community Notes on Facebook and Instagram

Social Media Today

Meta's launching the first stage of its Community Notes program with users in the US.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Building a brand community isn’t about improving vanity metrics like engagement and follower count. According to a survey from Vanilla Forums , 58% of brands say their communities improve customer loyalty. Nine in ten consumers read reviews before making a purchase, so building review functionality into your community makes sense.

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Facebook Increases Support for Businesses from Underserved Communities via New Initiative

Social Media Today

Facebook has joined Andreessen Horowitz’s Talent x Opportunity Initiative to help provide support for businesses from underserved communities.

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Facebook Outlines New, Machine Learning Process to Improve the Accuracy of Community Standards Enforcement

Social Media Today

Facebook has rolled out a new system to help better identify community standards violations, which should improve the accuracy of its enforcement efforts.

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How to create a Facebook Business Page: New tips for 2025

Hootsuite

A Facebook Business Page is a public profile on Facebook that businesses, organizations, and public figures can use to promote themselves. Customers can follow (or Like) Facebook Business Pages to see content from and connect with their favorite brands, companies, and creators. It also appears on your Facebook page.

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