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Today, Mark Zuckerberg announced<\/a> we\u2019re bringing broadcast channels to Facebook and Messenger. Broadcast channels are a public, one-to-many messaging tool for Pages on Facebook and are the latest addition to Facebook\u2019s <\/span>robust set of tools<\/span><\/a> that Page admins such as creators and public figures can use to directly reach and further engage with their communities. Broadcast channels also give a place for followers to feel even more connected and dive deeper on the things that matter most to them. Admins of Pages can use broadcast channel features like polls to get instant feedback from their community, send behind the scenes photos or videos, and use voice notes for more authentic expression.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re currently testing the ability for Pages to create broadcast channels and expect to roll this out in the coming weeks. Anyone on Facebook can join these broadcast channels to stay up to date on the latest from their favorite Pages.<\/span><\/p>\n If you manage a Page on Facebook in a market where broadcast channels are currently available, you can start a channel directly from your Page. Otherwise, you can join the waitlist<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and you will be notified when the feature is available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n Once the broadcast channel is created and the first message is sent, followers of that Page will receive a one-time notification to join the channel. Only the creator of the channel can send messages, but members of the broadcast channel can react to messages and vote in polls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can join broadcast channels from your favorite Page\u2019s profile on Facebook and see those you\u2019ve joined in your chats list. Once you join the channel, you\u2019ll start receiving notifications when content is posted. Notifications can be muted by tapping the \u201cmute\u201d icon at the top right corner of the channel thread.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on how these work, visit the <\/span>Help Center.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Below are some broadcast channels on Facebook and Messenger you can join now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Broadcast channels are subject to Facebook\u2019s and Messenger\u2019s <\/span>Community Standards<\/span><\/a> so people can feel safe being part of them. People can report both a broadcast channel itself or specific content shared in the channel, which can be removed if it goes against our policies.<\/span><\/p>\n Broadcast channels are also public and discoverable chat experiences, so they\u2019re treated differently than private messaging on Facebook and Messenger. We have tools and reviewers to help us identify, review and remove content in broadcast channels that may violate our Community Standards \u2014 often before anyone sees it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow It Works:<\/h2>\n
Broadcast Channels to Join<\/h2>\n
Safety and Privacy<\/h2>\n