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Facebook ad revenue up 22% in Q3
New Delhi: Facebook has announced its third quarter results. The ad revenue for the social media giant stood at $21.2 billion dollar up by 22 per cent for this quarter. The corresponding figures for the same time in 2019 stood at $17.3 billion.
The total revenue for the quarter also stood at $21.5 billion up by 22 per cent. The corresponding revenue for the same duration in 2019 stood at $17.6 billion.
The net income for the quarter stood at $7.8 billion up by 29 per cent. The corresponding net income for the same duration in 2019 stood at $6.09 billion.
The earnings per share is $2.71 up by 28 per cent. The corresponding earnings in 2019 was $2.12.
Facebook founder & CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, "We had a strong quarter as people and businesses continue to rely on our services to stay connected and create economic opportunity during these tough times. We continue to make significant investments in our products and hiring in order to deliver new and meaningful experiences for our community around the world."
The daily active users for FB stood at 1.82 billion on average for September 2020, an increase of 12 per cent year-over-year. The monthly active users were at 2.74 billion as of 30 September 2020, showing an increase of 12 per cent year-over-year. Family daily active people were at 2.54 billion on average for the quarter showing an increase of 15 per cent year-over-year. Family monthly active people (MAP) were at 3.21 billion for the same time showing an increase of 14 per cent year-over-year. Capex including principal payments on finance leases were $3.88 billion for the third quarter of 2020. Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $55.62 billion as of 30 September 2020. Headcount was at 56,653 as of 30 September 2020 witnessing an increase of 32 per cent year-over-year.
The company further stated that it continues to face a significant amount of uncertainty in 2021. Facebook believes that the pandemic has contributed to acceleration in the shift of commerce from offline to online, and the company has experienced increasing demand for advertising as a result of this acceleration. Considering that online commerce is the company’s largest ad vertical, a change in this trend could serve as a headwind to our 2021 ad revenue growth.
Facebook further expects more significant targeting and measurement headwinds in 2021. This includes headwinds from platform changes, notably on Apple iOS 14, as well as those from the evolving regulatory landscape.
There is also continuing uncertainty around the viability of transatlantic data transfers in light of recent European regulatory developments. The social media company is closely monitoring the potential impact on its European operations as these developments progress.
It expects the fourth quarter 2020 year-over-year ad revenue growth rate to be higher than the reported third quarter 2020 rate, driven by continued strong advertiser demand during the holiday season.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
