advertising

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artificial intelligence (AI)

The future of AI in advertising and media

The online advertising industry is at a critical turning point. Could AI help lead the way?

18 May 2021

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Policy & legislation

Senator Hawley targets big tech with BAD ADS Act

Legislation looks to condition legal protections for online platforms using behavioral advertising

28 Jul 2020

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social media

Verizon joins Facebook advertising boycott

Verizon takes a stand against Facebook, puts advertising campaigns on hold

26 Jun 2020

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social media marketing

What is Facebook advertising and Facebook ads?

We explain why Facebook advertising is a good idea for your business

23 Jul 2019

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Network & Internet

Snapchat rings the police over fake news facts

Social app reveals how it's battling fake news spread by Snapchat users

30 Aug 2017

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Business strategy

Google boosts transparency in AdSense tools

Changes to its AdSense network should help developers understand the reasons why adverts are removed

15 May 2017

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business apps

Snapchat 'files for a $25 billion IPO'

But investors are 'wary' of the app's revenue sources

16 Nov 2016

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Mobile

Tesco Mobile offers customers discounts in return for ads

Customers can opt in by downloading an app and will get additional data to cover that used to serve the ads

10 Jun 2016

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Business strategy

Google outlaws ads from payday lenders

Search giant’s global crackdown angers online lenders

12 May 2016

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Mobile

Facebook enters e-commerce space with in-app shopping plans

Clothes, shoes and other everyday items will be available to buy without anyone leaving the Facebook application

13 Oct 2015

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data protection

Tim Cook: Apple doesn't want your data

The iPhone may cost more, but that's because Apple isn't selling your data - when others are, the CEO of Apple warned

3 Jun 2015

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Business strategy

AdBlock Plus wins court case against two German broadcasters

RTL and ProSiebenSat.1 claim the adblocker's plug-in was 'anti-competitive'

27 May 2015

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Mobile

Apple Watch attracts retailers ahead of release

Apple Watch is already getting retailers on board ahead of a prospective spring release

13 Jan 2015

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Business strategy

ASA rules against hidden advertising by vloggers

The ASA has ruled against the use of unclear advertising by vloggers via their YouTube channels

26 Nov 2014

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Business strategy

Yahoo acquires video ad platform BrightRoll for $640 million

Deal will help “dramatically strengthen” its own video ad efforts

13 Nov 2014

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Business strategy

EU demands more concessions from Google over search

Google gets another chance to end probe

9 Sep 2014

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Laptops

Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 ad mocks Apple

Microsoft's new ad attempts to take on Apple's MacBook Air

12 Aug 2014

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Network & Internet

Eyeo taken to court by German marketers

The marketers claim advertising revenues are being affected by Adblock Plus

9 Jul 2014

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Network & Internet

Facebook acquires Liverail for $500m

The online video advertising platform will provide a new revenue opportunity for the social network

4 Jul 2014

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Business strategy

Facebook to serve ads based on users' browsing history

Facebook plans more targeted ads, but it will give users more control when it comes to blocking them

13 Jun 2014

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Business strategy

Google to serve users ads on household items

Google to offer companies the opportunity to advertise on items such as thermostats, car dashboards and refrigerators

22 May 2014

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Security

Facebook Sponsored Story adverts challenged by Norway

Consumer ombudsman challenges legality of adverts, while Ireland questions new privacy rules.

23 Nov 2012

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Rackspace escapes ASA wrath over "100% uptime" claims

Regulator finds in favour of cloud provider's '100 per cent uptime guarantee'.

10 Oct 2012

advertising

The future of AI in advertising and media

Senator Hawley targets big tech with BAD ADS Act

Verizon joins Facebook advertising boycott

What is Facebook advertising and Facebook ads?

Snapchat rings the police over fake news facts

Google boosts transparency in AdSense tools

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Snapchat 'files for a $25 billion IPO'

Tesco Mobile offers customers discounts in return for ads

Google outlaws ads from payday lenders

Facebook enters e-commerce space with in-app shopping plans

Tim Cook: Apple doesn't want your data

AdBlock Plus wins court case against two German broadcasters

Apple Watch attracts retailers ahead of release

ASA rules against hidden advertising by vloggers

Yahoo acquires video ad platform BrightRoll for $640 million

EU demands more concessions from Google over search

Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 ad mocks Apple

Eyeo taken to court by German marketers

Facebook acquires Liverail for $500m

Facebook to serve ads based on users' browsing history

Google to serve users ads on household items

Facebook Sponsored Story adverts challenged by Norway

Rackspace escapes ASA wrath over "100% uptime" claims