Facebook introduces Messenger Platform for building apps that integrate with Messenger and Businesses on Messenger, which lets users communicate with businesses
Here's How It Will Affect You Wendy Lee / The Technology Chronicles : Facebook Messenger app opens platform to businesses, developers Owen Thomas / ReadWrite : Say Hello To Hipster Facebook Chloe Albanesius / PC Magazine : Facebook Messenger to Integrate Apps, Businesses Chris Crum / WebProNews : What Businesses Will Be Able To Do With Facebook Messenger Alexei Oreskovic / Reuters : Facebook brings apps, businesses to Messenger service Kyle Russell / TechCrunch : Soon Facebook Messenger Will Let You Reach Out To Businesses Tweets: Benedict Evans / @benedictevans : FB is trying to co-opt the next snapchat: plug your viral idea into Messenger instead of going for an install base of your own Vindu Goel / @vindugoel : Watch out, YouTube. Facebook now allows its videos to be embedded off Facebook. $FB #f82015 Jon Russell / @jonrussell : Facebook wants to reinvent how you interact with businesses — notifications/communications via Messenger not email pic.twitter.com/QemAhdgmx0 Jenn Van Grove / @jbruin : Facebook is treating businesses like people in Messenger. Very smart. Feels Apple esque. Interesting commerce implications. #f8 Tim Bradshaw / @tim : Facebook opens Messenger Platform, so 3rd party developers can make plugins for “discovery, engagement & expression” pic.twitter.com/wMLrbdgW35 See also Mediagazer