Internet access is so "central to our lives and our economy" that it requires oversight, FCC nominee Anna Gomez told lawmakers Thursday. Read the whole story
Meta notified users that Facebook and Instagram will block news in Canada when the law is implemented. Google did not issue such a statement, … Read the whole story
The U.S. Ad Market Tracker rose 2.5% in May, the first expansion in 11 months. The expansion compares with the year-ago period that was … Read the whole story
France's privacy regulator has fined ad tech company Criteo for allegedly failing to comply with European law. Read the whole story
Operators are bound to fight such a regulation on every front, given that it is likely to exacerbate the already-accelerating exodus from traditional pay … Read the whole story
Most consumers say rising inflation has affected their spending, while many are worried about finances, Jungle Scout reports. Read the whole story
The expansion of third-party ad-fraud protection technology to Facebook and Instagram Reels also ensures that ads are seen by real people. Read the whole story
The move, which builds on its narrative at Cannes and more than 25 years of investment in developing AI technologies for customers, is one … Read the whole story
RBC Capital Markets raised estimates on Pinterest based on the firm's analysis of ad-load rates today vs. April 2023. Based on analysis, the investment … Read the whole story
TikTok's COO V. Pappas has resigned, setting off a full exec-level reshuffling along with longtime Disney communications chief Zenia Mucha joining the company in … Read the whole story
Semiconductors have been an afterthought in the advertising industry. Now companies are paying more attention. Read the whole story
Bumble, the dating app where women make the first move, has announced a separate “BFF” app dedicated to helping people find friends. Bumble For … Read the whole story
Overall cable TV viewing continues to decline -- down 14% in the most recent reading of Nielsen's "The Gauge" measure, with a 31.1 share … Read the whole story
Meta's Zuckerberg once described the metaverse as a "high priority," but this March he noted that "advancing AI" was the company's "single largest investment." Read the whole story
The deals follow an announcement made earlier at the Ad Festival that the firm was using Microsoft to underpin new capabilities in its Omni … Read the whole story
With a three-part campaign using original sounds, the petfood brand is on a quest to be TikTok's top dog. Read the whole story
Per the report, Forrester believes job losses from generative AI over the next two years will be modest "until intellectual property rights, copyright, plagiarism, … Read the whole story
Fortress Group makes a $350 million offer and wins bidding contest. Read the whole story