Facebook Stories is a publishing platform for Facebook creating the opportunity to tell the world of the amazing and valuable ways people around the world use Facebook beyond the average daily use.

The objective of the project was to spotlight those users and amplify their stories, while changing the public perception of Facebook being no more than a fun vehicle to pass the time. In actuality, every-day users are unlocking the potential of Facebook and utilizing it in ways that are forward-thinking and valuable to the larger culture.

AREA 17 developed the Stories brand system by utilizing the Facebook look and feel and creating an organic extension of it, creating a suitable canvas for the vibrant content. The second focus was to evolve the content strategy to better connect with an audience accustomed to a high level of community engagement. This strategy was implemented through publishing high quality and insightful content in the form of crisp video, interactive data visualizations, topical podcasts, and through collaboration with peers in the sector such as NY TImes, NPR, Spotify, and other respected entities.