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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
#artificial-intelligence
E-Commerce
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Target Warns That If Its AI Shopping Agent Makes an Expensive Mistake, You'll Have to Pay for It

Big box retailers are shifting responsibility for AI errors onto consumers, highlighting a troubling trend in the retail industry's use of artificial intelligence.
E-Commerce
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Target Warns That If Its AI Shopping Agent Makes an Expensive Mistake, You'll Have to Pay for It

Big box retailers are shifting responsibility for AI errors onto consumers, highlighting a troubling trend in the retail industry's use of artificial intelligence.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
8 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
#ad-tech
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

After The Trade Desk's audit row, rivals rush to pitch features and transparency chops

Transparency crises in ad tech prompt competitors to pitch their services, but buyers remain skeptical and focused on value over transparency claims.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

After The Trade Desk's audit row, rivals rush to pitch features and transparency chops

Transparency crises in ad tech prompt competitors to pitch their services, but buyers remain skeptical and focused on value over transparency claims.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Careers
fromZDNET
1 day ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
1 day ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
#data-privacy
#meta
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Information security

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
Digital life
fromDigiday
5 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Marketing
fromFortune
7 hours ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
fromMashable
5 days ago
Digital life

Big Tech is finally facing a reckoning for what it did to Gen Z and Millennials

Digital life
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Law
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
Digital life
fromMashable
5 days ago

Big Tech is finally facing a reckoning for what it did to Gen Z and Millennials

Social media has manipulated individual desires, creating a cycle of comparison and addiction that affects everyone, leading to a significant legal reckoning for Big Tech.
Media industry
fromDefector
2 days ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
#tiktok
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

TikTok On Why Brands Can't Buy Its New Ad Formats Programmatically | AdExchanger

TikTok's NewFronts presentation showcased a shift towards optimism with new features and ad formats under the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

TikTok On Why Brands Can't Buy Its New Ad Formats Programmatically | AdExchanger

TikTok's NewFronts presentation showcased a shift towards optimism with new features and ad formats under the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
4 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
1 week ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
fromDigiday
2 months ago
Marketing

A step toward compliance: the creator economy addresses disclosure and liability risks

Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
fromDigiday
2 months ago
Marketing

A step toward compliance: the creator economy addresses disclosure and liability risks

Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Marketing
fromMarTech
6 days ago

What happens when ad spend goes wrong | MarTech

Account ownership in advertising is primarily about financial logistics, risk, and legal responsibility, not just control.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
#australia
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia's social media ban

Australian government accuses big tech of violating under-16 social media ban, with many children still having accounts despite new laws.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia's social media ban

Australian government accuses big tech of violating under-16 social media ban, with many children still having accounts despite new laws.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
fromThe Moscow Times
1 week ago

Federal Anti-Monopoly Service Grants Grace Period on Telegram, YouTube Ad Ban After Backlash - The Moscow Times

FAS stated, 'It is clear that businesses need time to adapt to the new rules and shift to alternative advertising channels.' This reflects the agency's recognition of the challenges faced by advertisers in light of the new regulations.
Media industry
UK news
fromCity AM
3 weeks ago

Social media giants must do more to stamp out scam ads

AI-driven fake advertising on social media platforms costs UK consumers and payment providers millions annually, with scam ad impressions projected to nearly triple by 2030 while social media platforms profit significantly from this fraudulent activity.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Horizon Media is building a platform to orchestrate ad tech from a single command center

Horizon Media is developing an orchestration and intelligence layer to integrate various media marketplace partners into a central command center.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
5 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
6 days ago

OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users' personal data

OkCupid settled a lawsuit with the FTC over sharing user data without consent, denying wrongdoing but committing to improved privacy practices.
Marketing
fromThe South African
2 weeks ago

Watchdog finds Checkers Sixty60 TikTok ad misleading

The ARB ruled that Shoprite Checkers' Sixty60 TikTok advert misleads consumers about delivery coverage despite its humorous presentation, violating advertising code standards.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

How AI Is Reshaping The Marketing Scientist Role | AdExchanger

Marketing scientists now translate data into meaningful insights, bridging the gap between AI analysis and human interpretation.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

The Trade Desk shakes up Identity Alliance payouts, with a new focus on incrementality

The Trade Desk is shifting to an incrementality-based payment model for identity partners, rewarding unique data contributions over volume.
#influencer-marketing
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Retail Media's Measurement Problem Is A Trust Problem - And Incrementality Is The Way Forward | AdExchanger

Retail media's growth is hindered by inconsistent measurement of incremental performance, complicating budget decisions for advertisers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Meta on trial over child safety: can it really protect its next generation of users?

Meta faces trial allegations that it prioritized profit and engagement over child safety, with evidence showing delays in detecting exploitation and trafficking on its platforms.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

TikTok's policy for AI ads isn't working

Companies claiming transparency fail to disclose AI-generated content in advertisements, leading to consumer distrust.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

Hot Takes From FTC Commissioner Mark Meador On Cookies And The Limits Of Self-Regulation | AdExchanger

Self-regulation in ad tech provides limited protection without federal privacy laws, requiring neutral third-party oversight and FTC authority to be effective.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.
Marketing tech
fromPhys
1 week ago

Online ad fraud is a feature, not a bug

Online ad fraud significantly undermines digital advertising revenue, consuming over 20% of global ad spend.
France news
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

'We applaud this movement of transparency': marketers react to French influencer law

France now requires influencers to disclose digital alterations and paid promotions, with penalties including prison and fines.
US politics
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

6 suggestions to help fix political advertising on social media

Political advertising on social media should not be banned outright; implement targeted safeguards like restricting buys to official candidates and other measures to reduce misinformation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FTC accuses AI search engine of 'rampant consumer deception'

JustAnswer/Pearl allegedly used targeted ads and a chatbot funnel to enroll users in costly recurring subscriptions masked by low join fees and fine-print disclosures.
Marketing tech
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 weeks ago

Meta is switching up its ad transparency labels in-stream

Meta is replacing 'Sponsored' labels with smaller 'Ad' tags on Instagram and Facebook, reducing ad transparency visibility while claiming to maintain commitment to user disclosure.
Artificial intelligence
fromMarTech
2 months ago

A practical framework for AI disclosure in marketing | MarTech

AI disclosure should be applied on a context-based continuum assessing context, consequence, and audience impact rather than as an absolute yes-or-no requirement.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Inside the debate over agentic advertising and standards

Digiday attempted to gauge market engagement after the dust had settled, and backers have started to put in the hard yards. First, it's worth a recap of what exactly AdCP is - for some, it's an open-source bridge between today's programmatic infrastructure and the dawn of the agentic era - or, as Digiday's Tim Peterson phrased it, "openRTB for the agentic AI era" (see video below).
Marketing tech
fromInc
2 months ago

The AI Ad Backlash Is Here, and Big Brands Are Leaning In

If we're going to do a partnership with Almond Breeze, we'll just tell people it's really good.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Adland on alert after Meta Verification announcement sees surge in 'deactivate' searches

Meta's paid verification and reach-boost subscription risks undermining verification credibility, may disappoint subscribers, and could have limited positive impact on ad performance.
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