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Law
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
Law
fromBBC News
8 hours ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
2 days ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
Law
fromNewsmax
1 day ago

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 days ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
Law
fromBBC News
8 hours ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
2 days ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
Law
fromNewsmax
1 day ago

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 days ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
more#meta
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
19 hours ago

Visible AI in marketing is four times more likely to cost brands trust than build it

Consumers are four times more likely to trust brands less when they notice AI-generated content in marketing.
#youtube
Television
fromAndroid Authority
2 days ago

YouTube's ad problem just got worse: Users now seeing 90-second unskippable ads!

YouTube is reportedly serving 90-second unskippable ads on its TV app, violating its own ad format rules.
Marketing tech
fromBGR
8 hours ago

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Television
fromAndroid Authority
2 days ago

YouTube's ad problem just got worse: Users now seeing 90-second unskippable ads!

YouTube is reportedly serving 90-second unskippable ads on its TV app, violating its own ad format rules.
Marketing tech
fromBGR
8 hours ago

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
more#youtube
Marketing
fromMarTech
11 hours ago

Marketing that pleases everyone converts no one | MarTech

Safe marketing fails because it avoids tension and seeks approval, leading to invisibility and disengagement from customers.
fromBloomberglaw
5 hours ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
World news
fromWIRED
1 day ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
#google
fromBenzinga
2 days ago
Marketing tech

Google's AI Ad Machine Rewrites Search Rules As Brands See Up To 80% Revenue Boost: 'Not Some Zero-Sum Ga

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Google says its AI-powered ads help some brands lift online sales by 80%

Google's AI-powered ad tools are showing measurable results, with significant revenue growth and new ad formats being tested in AI search products.
Marketing tech
fromBenzinga
2 days ago

Google's AI Ad Machine Rewrites Search Rules As Brands See Up To 80% Revenue Boost: 'Not Some Zero-Sum Ga

Google's AI toolkit has significantly boosted ad revenue, reaching $82.28 billion in Q4 2025, with brands like Aritzia seeing an 80% revenue increase.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Google says its AI-powered ads help some brands lift online sales by 80%

Google's AI-powered ad tools are showing measurable results, with significant revenue growth and new ad formats being tested in AI search products.
more#google
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results

Bets tend to appear in the 'For you' section of Google News, which is supposed to be tailored to a person's particular interests. Futurism notes that the platform actually placed a Polymarket bet as the top news result when inquiring about the price of Bitcoin.
Media industry
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Irresponsible failure': Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation, creating a legal gap for child safety.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Marketing tech
fromGeeky Gadgets
13 hours ago

Why Your AI Adverts Are Missing the Mark & How to Fix Them

AI-generated ads require detailed prompts for effectiveness, ensuring alignment with brand voice and campaign goals.
fromThedrum
45 minutes ago

ClickThrough Marketing and Uberall offer free webinar to help businesses with post-lockdown marketing strategy

The free webinar is designed to help assist local businesses with the transition back to in-store transactions by highlighting how they can appear for important 'near me' searches in order to capture the attention of local customers.
Online marketing
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Google Warns of New Campaign Targeting BPOs to Steal Corporate Data

A financially motivated threat actor, UNC6783, targets BPO organizations to steal sensitive data from high-value companies using social engineering and phishing tactics.
Information security
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Google Warns of New Campaign Targeting BPOs to Steal Corporate Data

A financially motivated threat actor, UNC6783, targets BPO organizations to steal sensitive data from high-value companies using social engineering and phishing tactics.
more#cybersecurity
Apple
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
#ai
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Brands vs. bots: CMOs, ad agencies tell all about what they've learned marketing to our new AI overlords

AI content generation tools are emerging, but effective brand management and communication strategies are crucial for success in the evolving landscape.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Brands vs. bots: CMOs, ad agencies tell all about what they've learned marketing to our new AI overlords

AI content generation tools are emerging, but effective brand management and communication strategies are crucial for success in the evolving landscape.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
more#ai
Media industry
fromTechdirt
1 day ago

Someone Filed a Bogus DMCA Notice to Kill a Story About A Sketchy SEO Firm. It Worked - Briefly.

The DMCA's notice-and-takedown system encourages abuse, prioritizing speed over accuracy and allowing censorship by those with dishonest intentions.
#meta-platforms
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
more#meta-platforms
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
12 hours ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.
fromForbes
3 days ago
Online marketing

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

Social media marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

China is going after fake expert influencers, and the FTC's new five-year plan seems to lay the same groundwork | Fortune

Regulatory agencies in China and the U.S. are cracking down on influencer misinformation in health, finance, and education.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
12 hours ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.
Online marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 day ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

China is going after fake expert influencers, and the FTC's new five-year plan seems to lay the same groundwork | Fortune

Regulatory agencies in China and the U.S. are cracking down on influencer misinformation in health, finance, and education.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
more#social-media
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
2 days ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
Apple
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

5 Years Of ATT: What We've Learned, And What The Future Of iOS Performance Looks Like | AdExchanger

Apple's AppTrackingTransparency led to a significant decline in user tracking, forcing a shift to privacy-preserving measurement methods.
#social-media-accountability
Digital life
fromDigiday
1 week 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.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
Digital life
fromDigiday
1 week 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.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
more#social-media-accountability
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
11 hours ago

A 6-step AI workflow for building better seasonal campaigns | MarTech

Seasonal campaigns that integrate industry trends, consumer behavior, and brand strategy yield higher sales and ROI.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Media Briefing: Another AI threat emerges for publishers: the third-party scraper

Publishers are alarmed as third-party web scrapers profit from their content without compensation, creating a black market for AI content licensing.
#linkedin
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
more#linkedin
Law
fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
1 week 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.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Who Needs 'Corrosive Intermediaries' Anyway? | AdExchanger

Publishers face significant challenges but can innovate to improve their position in the programmatic supply chain.
#openai
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

OpenAI has quietly launched its ads manager as it races to build out its ads business

OpenAI launched an ads manager, enabling real-time performance monitoring and optimization for advertisers, marking a significant step in its advertising business expansion.
Marketing tech
fromThe Globe and Mail
2 days ago

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

OpenAI has quietly launched its ads manager as it races to build out its ads business

OpenAI launched an ads manager, enabling real-time performance monitoring and optimization for advertisers, marking a significant step in its advertising business expansion.
Marketing tech
fromThe Globe and Mail
2 days ago

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.
more#openai
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Got $10,000? Here's the Clear Winner Between Meta and Alphabet

Alphabet and Meta both exceeded quarterly expectations, but their business models and AI strategies differ significantly.
UK news
fromCity AM
1 month 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 technologies
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Meta, Social Media Scams, A $16 Billion Crisis: What You Need To Know

Americans lost over $16 billion to scams in 2024, a 33% increase from 2023, with nearly half of fraud losses originating from social media platforms where Meta profits from scam advertising.
Marketing tech
fromNeil Patel
1 day ago

AI & Paid Search: How to Adapt to AI Overviews Stealing Clicks

AI Overviews significantly reduce paid search click-through rates, especially for informational queries, necessitating a shift in measurement and strategy.
#ai-in-advertising
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

What Is AI Automating In Ad Tech? | AdExchanger

AI is increasingly replacing functions in ad tech, particularly in A/B testing and creative optimization.
more#ai-in-advertising
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
#meta-fraud-prevention
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
4 weeks ago

Meta Launches Major AI Crackdown on Facebook, Instagram Scams After Removing 159 Million Fraud Ads

Meta deployed AI-powered tools and international law enforcement collaboration to combat fraud, removing 159 million scam ads and disabling 10.9 million accounts in 2025.
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
4 weeks ago

Meta Launches Major AI Crackdown on Facebook, Instagram Scams After Removing 159 Million Fraud Ads

Meta deployed AI-powered tools and international law enforcement collaboration to combat fraud, removing 159 million scam ads and disabling 10.9 million accounts in 2025.
more#meta-fraud-prevention
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
1 day ago

Will ChatGPT ads become a meaningful part of the performance media mix?

ChatGPT ads signify the start of significant ad monetization for large language models, with potential for long-term integration into marketing strategies.
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

Meta Rolls Out New Scam Alerts Across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger

Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics - and so are we. Every day, criminals use increasingly sophisticated measures to defraud people on our platforms and across the internet.
Privacy technologies
Online marketing
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Watch this, get rich, lose it all - 8 ways to spot and avoid investment scams on Meta

A Russian-speaking cybercriminal network operates 300+ malvertising campaigns across 25 countries using fake Meta ads impersonating trusted media brands and celebrities to lure victims into investment scams.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

The More Things Change, The More Marketing Stays The Same

The media landscape evolves, but core challenges for marketers remain consistent over time.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
3 days ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

Why Bought AI Marketing Tools Are No Longer A Competitive Advantage

The era of buying marketing advantage is ending as identical tools provide no competitive edge.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
4 days ago

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.
#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
more#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

5 Ways To Regain Trust In Your Marketing Metrics

Many B2B marketing leaders lack trust in their company's marketing measurement, highlighting a significant data confidence gap.
Marketing tech
fromPhys
2 weeks 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.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta rolls out new features for scam protection

Meta launches AI-powered scam detection tools, suspicious activity alerts across platforms, and expands advertiser verification to combat fraud and impersonation schemes.
fromhttps://www.wbrc.com
1 month ago

Woman loses Facebook business account to person posing as social media influencer

"The buttons that he's telling me to push are not there. I don't use Zoom often so I'm feeling frustrated thinking that I don't know what I'm doing. He's getting frustrated, and he says, 'OK, let's just switch the Zoom call to your phone,'" Stotts said.
Privacy professionals
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