Facebook's latest transparency report reveals a significant decline in organic reach for Pages, with only 10.6% of followers now seeing posts - down from 14.9% in 2021. This represents a 29% year-over-year decline in reach.

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Key findings from the 'Widely Viewed Content' report:

• Facebook Groups show better engagement, making up 19.6% of the average US user's feed (20% increase from previous year)
• Unconnected posts account for 15.2% of users' feeds
• Most viral music-related content included stories about:
  • Lady Gaga's near bankruptcy after Monster Ball tour
  • Drake's Instagram controversy
  • Madonna's comments about her clothes
  • RIAA Diamond-certified songs

The data suggests that focusing on Facebook Groups may be more effective for reaching target audiences than traditional Pages. This shift in content distribution highlights Facebook's evolving landscape and the need for creators to adapt their social media strategies accordingly.

The decline in organic reach emphasizes the growing challenge for businesses and content creators to reach their followers naturally through the platform, potentially necessitating more investment in paid promotion or alternative engagement strategies.

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