• Facebook Updates Live-Stream Rules After Christchurch Attack
    Facebook has updated its live-streaming rules to ensure anyone who has broken its content policies in the past will be banned for airing video live. "The Independent' points out that the move comes after the Christchurch mosque attacks were streamed live on the platform.
  • Is Disney Preparing A Global Media Review?
    "Campaign" claims to have learned Disney is preparing for a global media review which will be completed by the end of the year and for which only incumbent agencies will be allowed to pitch. That will see OMD, Carat and Mindshare in the fray to win the big prize.
  • Tommy Robinson Faces Fresh Trial For Contempt Of Court
    Far right activist Tommy Robinson faces another trial for contempt of court. "Press Gazette" reveals the new hearing has been scheduled by a judge following a previous conviction being quashed over a technicality. The case concerns Robinson filming witnesses leaving and entering a courtroom.
  • Google Rolls Out New Image-Driven Mobile Ad Units
    Google is rolling out a new series of image-led mobile advertising units, including a gallery which -- as the name suggests -- allows advertisers to include multiple pictures, "The Drum" reveals.
  • 'The Jeremy Kyle Show' Axed By ITV
    It will probably come as little surprise to hear that, according to "The Guardian," ITV has axed "The Jeremy Kyle Show" after a participant is believed to have taken his own life after appearing on the show.
  • Sony PlayStation Awards Global Creative To Adam & Eve/DDB
    Sony PlayStation has handed its global creative account to Adam & Eve/DDB. "Campaign" reveals that the incumbent, BBH in New York, did not repitch.
  • Audio Algorithm To Make Recommendations On The BBC
    The BBC has told "Press Gazette" it is working on a "public service" algorithm that will stop people from getting trapped in their own "sound bubble." Instead, the new tech will offer apt recommendations from the breadth of entertainment available on its Sounds service and not restrict people to more of the same from shows they have already shown an interest in.
  • ITV Urged To Cancel 'The Jeremy Kyle Show'
    It's the worst outcome "The Jeremy Kyle Show" could have feared. After media reports suggested that a participant on the antagonistic and controversial chat (or should that be, shouting?) show took his own life, campaigners are calling on ITV to cancel the series, The Guardian reports.
  • Eric Schmidt Defends Google On China And Tax
    The BBC is covering last night's appearance of former Google boss Eric Schmidt on "Newsnight" in which he defended the tech giant's right to pursue interests in China. He also defended Google's tax strategy as fitting in with global tax rules.
  • Shouting At Siri, Brits Are Rude To Their Voice Assistants
    A little more than half of Britons admit to showing poor manners when talking to their digital assistants, City AM reports. A survey by YouGov found that 55% have been rude to Siri, Alexa or Google and 7% admit this happens regularly.
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