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Mark Zuckerberg, the visionary behind Facebook, has consistently demonstrated a keen interest in connecting the world and reshaping communication. Through the platform's embrace of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Zuckerberg has fuelled growth and innovation, enabling these entities to thrive in the digital age. His ambitious moves, such as the acquisitions of Oculus VR and WhatsApp, highlight a strategic push towards a future intertwined with virtual reality and enhanced social connectivity. Despite stiff competition in the tech industry, Zuckerberg's bold strategies and the development of groundbreaking features like Instagram's video capability and the introduction of Facebook Home, reinforce his commitment to evolving the social media landscape. Beyond business, Zuckerberg's philanthropic efforts, like his $500 million charity donation, reflect a deeper dedication to societal advancement.

Under Zuckerberg's leadership, Facebook has not only weathered financial uncertainties but has also soared to new heights with significant increases in mobile revenue and user engagement. His decisions, often seen as audacious, like joining the $1 salary club or defending the platform against accusations of spreading fake news, embody a leadership style that is both unconventional and fiercely dedicated. From celebrating Facebook's milestones, such as reaching a billion users, to introducing novel concepts like the 'metaverse', Zuckerberg remains at the forefront of digital innovation. His foray into addressing online privacy and security concerns, alongside championing internet accessibility globally, underscores a broad vision that extends beyond the realms of Facebook, aiming to impact the wider world positively.

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FAQ: Facebook Home
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Following the launch of Facebook Home, check out some frequently asked questions regarding the family of apps.
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Marketers: Addaboy Facebook
Mon, 11th Mar 2013
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Facebook's redesign of its News Feed signals a new era in marketing for the site, centered around replicating it's mobile advertising success.
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Acebook drops the F with new News Feed
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has revealed a newly designed News Feed for the social networking site, promising a cleaner and more visually appealing user interface.
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Facebook feeds new news feed to press
Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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Social networking site gets ready to launch news feed changes to Facebook, at a scheduled media event this coming Thursday.
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Facebook financials beat expectations
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Social networking site beats Wall Street estimates during Q4 and 2012 results, showing growth in mobile revenue.
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Can Graph Search combat Facebook's commercial struggles?
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Following Facebook’s unveiling of Graph Search yesterday, the world offers comment on the social media giants latest launch.
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Facebook unveils new search engine
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Facebook has announced its new search engine, Graph Search, which will allow users to navigate their connections and make new ones.
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Radical redesign of Facebook's apps proved wrong
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Online speculation suggested Facebook's big event launch today could see a change to the company's mobile apps design.
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Facebook Graph Search FAQ
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Facebook announces new search engine called Graph Search, allowing users to find people, photos, places and interests.
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Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Facebook founder receives 170,000 'likes' for charity donation.
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November net worth increases $3.5 billion for Zuckerberg
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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As Facebook comes under criticism for low tax payments in NZ, company stock increases by nearly US$7 a share during November.
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Kiwis 'dislike' Facebook couples page
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Automatically linked up pages for couples rejected by New Zealanders in first for social networking site.
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Investor sells US$81m of Facebook stock
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Jim Breyer sells bulk of shares in the social networking site after being an early investor in the company.
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Facebook founders up US$2.3 billion
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Facebook's stock soared 19%, enhancing founders Zuckerberg and Moskovitz's wallets by $2.3 billion after stellar third-quarter results.
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Mobile push grows Facebook revenue
Wed, 24th Oct 2012
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Facebook's revenue jumps 32% to $1.26bn, despite a $59m loss, driven by a mobile push and beating Wall Street forecasts.
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2.2m Kiwis Like Facebook
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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Nearly half of New Zealand's population is on Facebook, with over two million Kiwis using the social networking site.
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Facebook tops a billion users
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Social networking site reaches milestone as the company produces a brand video to celebrate the landmark.
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Facebook shares rise after Zuckerberg pledge
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Social networking site reports stock increase after CEO and founder promising to hold onto shares for at least a year.
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Facebook stock falling fast
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Early investors of the social networking site appear to be cashing in during their first chance to sell their stock, causing an all-time low in the market.
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Insiders eligible to cash in on Facebook
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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Facebook insiders, including executives, now free to sell $1.91bn in shares as IPO lock-up ends, possibly affecting the already troubled stock price.
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Facebook to hit one billion users
Mon, 9th Jul 2012
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Its IPO may have been something of an anticlimax but it doesn’t appear to have done Facebook any lasting damage with users.
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Mark Zuckerberg dons tie for surprise wedding
Mon, 21st May 2012
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He wouldn’t do it for Wall Street, but the Facebook founder scrubbed up to marry his girlfriend of nine years.
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Hoodie hoopla: will fashion hurt the Facebook IPO?
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Mark Zuckerberg has been pitching to Wall Street all this week, but one analyst's comments about his attire have attracted all the attention.
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Investors to Facebook: more women, please
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Ahead of its IPO, Facebook faces criticism for its all-male board, with investors demanding greater gender diversity.