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The future of AI in advertising and media
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
Senator Hawley targets big tech with BAD ADS Act
Senator Hawley targets big tech with BAD ADS Act
Legislation looks to condition legal protections for online platforms using behavioral advertising
28 Jul 2020
Verizon joins Facebook advertising boycott
Verizon joins Facebook advertising boycott
Verizon takes a stand against Facebook, puts advertising campaigns on hold
26 Jun 2020
What is Facebook advertising and Facebook ads?
What is Facebook advertising and Facebook ads?
We explain why Facebook advertising is a good idea for your business
23 Jul 2019
Snapchat rings the police over fake news facts
Snapchat rings the police over fake news facts
Social app reveals how it's battling fake news spread by Snapchat users
30 Aug 2017
Google boosts transparency in AdSense tools
Google boosts transparency in AdSense tools
Changes to its AdSense network should help developers understand the reasons why adverts are removed
15 May 2017
Snapchat 'files for a $25 billion IPO'
Snapchat 'files for a $25 billion IPO'
But investors are 'wary' of the app's revenue sources
16 Nov 2016
Tesco Mobile offers customers discounts in return for ads
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
Google outlaws ads from payday lenders
Google outlaws ads from payday lenders
Search giant’s global crackdown angers online lenders
12 May 2016
Facebook enters e-commerce space with in-app shopping plans
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
Tim Cook: Apple doesn't want your data
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
AdBlock Plus wins court case against two German broadcasters
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
Apple Watch attracts retailers ahead of release
Apple Watch attracts retailers ahead of release
Apple Watch is already getting retailers on board ahead of a prospective spring release
13 Jan 2015
ASA rules against hidden advertising by vloggers
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
Yahoo acquires video ad platform BrightRoll for $640 million
Yahoo acquires video ad platform BrightRoll for $640 million
Deal will help “dramatically strengthen” its own video ad efforts
13 Nov 2014
EU demands more concessions from Google over search
EU demands more concessions from Google over search
Google gets another chance to end probe
9 Sep 2014
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 ad mocks Apple
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 ad mocks Apple
Microsoft's new ad attempts to take on Apple's MacBook Air
12 Aug 2014
Eyeo taken to court by German marketers
Eyeo taken to court by German marketers
The marketers claim advertising revenues are being affected by Adblock Plus
9 Jul 2014
Facebook acquires Liverail for $500m
Facebook acquires Liverail for $500m
The online video advertising platform will provide a new revenue opportunity for the social network
4 Jul 2014
Facebook to serve ads based on users' browsing history
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
Google to serve users ads on household items
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
Facebook Sponsored Story adverts challenged by Norway
Facebook Sponsored Story adverts challenged by Norway
Consumer ombudsman challenges legality of adverts, while Ireland questions new privacy rules.
23 Nov 2012
Rackspace escapes ASA wrath over "100% uptime" claims
Rackspace escapes ASA wrath over "100% uptime" claims
Regulator finds in favour of cloud provider's '100 per cent uptime guarantee'.
10 Oct 2012