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Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day 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.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day 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
#meta
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day 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.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day 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.
fromWIRED
20 hours ago
Information security

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

Social media marketing
fromDigiday
2 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.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day 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.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day 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.
Information security
fromWIRED
20 hours 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
2 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.
#ad-tech
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day 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
2 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
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Attekmi's Roman Vrublivskyi on Ad Tech Trends, Ad Strategy, and AI - ExchangeWire.com

First-party data and AI are crucial trends shaping ad tech strategies in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day 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
2 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
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Attekmi's Roman Vrublivskyi on Ad Tech Trends, Ad Strategy, and AI - ExchangeWire.com

First-party data and AI are crucial trends shaping ad tech strategies in 2026.
Careers
fromZDNET
6 hours 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.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
7 hours 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
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
1 day 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.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 hours ago

Antitrust lawsuit fallout fails to dent New York agent commissions

Commission rates in New York City remain stable despite antitrust lawsuits, with agents earning similar amounts as before.
fromThe Atlantic
5 hours 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours 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
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
22 hours 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.
#ai-governance
fromFortune
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way | Fortune

Public control of AI is essential to ensure it serves the public interest and reflects democratic values.
#tiktok
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
5 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
5 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
3 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.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 week ago

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day 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.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
4 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.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 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.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 week ago

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day 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.
Media industry
fromDefector
1 day 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.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

How Samsung Ads And Crumbl Got Their CTV Campaign To Perform Like Social | AdExchanger

Crumbl's success is driven by social media and its mobile app, which accounts for over 50% of sales.
Digital life
fromDigiday
4 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 tech
fromForbes
1 day 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.
#patent-law
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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
2 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
2 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

Marketing
fromForbes
2 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.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
2 days ago

Creatorverse: Meta and Google's Child Safety Cases Will Impact Creators

Meta and Google face significant legal rulings regarding child safety on social media, prompting potential design changes and impacting the creator economy.
#ai-generated-content
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.
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.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
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.
#australia
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
3 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
4 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
3 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
4 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.
#ai
Law
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Law
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Marketing
fromMarTech
5 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
fromDigiday
1 day 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
4 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.
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
#influencer-marketing
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.
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
fromDigiday
5 days ago

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.
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
2 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
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Basis Wants To Help Marketers Bring Agentic AI Into Media Planning | AdExchanger

Basis launched Compass to simplify campaign planning without replacing human input.
#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 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
3 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

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.
fromSpokesman.com
5 days ago

Verizon wins injunction blocking T-Mobile ad campaign promising big savings

U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan stated that T-Mobile's 'Save Over $1,000' campaign constituted false advertising, likely causing irreparable harm to Verizon. He emphasized that truthful advertising serves the public interest.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
5 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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