After launching on Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg extended “broadcast channels” to Facebook and Messenger. Pages can post voice notes, text, photos/videos, and GIFs. Facebook Page users can start a broadcast channel and receive message notifications.
After Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the addition of “broadcast channels” to Facebook and Messenger. Company officials expect the new feature in the following weeks.
Zuckerberg announced on Facebook, “Facebook and Messenger will get broadcast channels in weeks. Pages can contribute voice remarks, text, photos/videos, and GIFs with channel subscribers.” This will let creators and celebrities communicate with their fans.
The business blogged, “We’re testing Pages’ broadcast channel creation and expect to launch in the next weeks. Facebook users can join these broadcast channels to follow their favorite Pages.”
Facebook Page owners can start a channel directly from their Page. After establishing a broadcast channel and sharing the inaugural message, followers will receive a one-time request to join.
User registration for broadcast channels is simple. They can get it from a Facebook Page’s profile. Followers will also receive message notifications.
Netflix, WWE, League of Legends, and the International Cricket Committee have broadcast channels on Facebook and Messenger to engage fans.
Instagram just added the ability to limit data collection across applications and websites. Meta is enhancing user privacy and control over their information with this move. The Accounts Center now offers “Activity Off-Meta Technologies,” the feature.
Conclusion
After Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg added “broadcast channels” to Facebook and Messenger. Users can broadcast from their Facebook Page and share voice notes, text, photos/videos, and GIFs. The tool lets creators and celebrities communicate with their fans. The company is testing Pages’ broadcast channel creation and plans to launch it in the coming weeks. Netflix, WWE, League of Legends, and the International Cricket Committee have broadcast networks. Meta also developed “Activity Off-Meta Technologies.” This feature lets users prohibit Instagram from gathering their data across applications and websites.
