getting started with facebook for journalists

Facebook Beacon

Facebook created a major controversy concerning Beacon. Beacon broadcasts what you buy, what you review and other actions that you take on participating third-party sites to all your friends.

Facebook has scaled back on the original program. The program, although now more controlled by the user, is still a form of affinity marketing. This is obviously not a role for a journalist.

Below is the recommended setting for Beacon.

facebook beacon setting