Hackers are using JavaScript-based cryptocurrency miners to tap into the CPU power of a visitor's PC and to steal Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. The crypto mining script is being tied … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
The company faces mounting public pressure to stop broadcasting Trump's endless stream of personal attacks, provocations and disinformation. Officially, Twitter says it does review tweets by world leaders within "the … Read the full story by Gavin O'Malley
I just reported an abusive tweet by the President of the United States. Twitter says it is investigating the matter. I doubt it will take any action based on my … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
An ad-verification company has uncovered multiple hacker networks involved in auto-redirect attacks with payloads of mobile click fraud, tech support scams, and malicious installations. GeoEdge estimates the scam could cost … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
The Interactive Advertising Bureau and American Association of Advertising Agencies on Thursday released new terms and conditions for long-form video -- a significant update to the T&Cs, which were last … Read the full story by Alex Weprin
"This is the first time this has happened since the inception of the industry more than 100 years ago," said Tom Libby, manager, loyalty and industry analysis, IHS Markit. Read the full story by Tanya Gazdik
I'm kicking off 2018 with a single word: authentic. Authenticity is an important thing. It's required when you are building a brand, whether that's a personal or a corporate one. Read the full story by Cory Treffiletti
Previously, the ANA acquired the Business Marketing Association, founded in 1922, and the Brand Activation Association, founded in 1911 and known as the Promotion Marketing Association. Read the full story by Nina Lentini
Analysts for Citibank wrote in a research note that they believe there's a 40% chance that Apple will buy Netflix with the money it repatriates following the passage of corporate … Read the full story by Alex Weprin
Maybe the new year will be blessed with more upbeat stories along the lines of Victoria Beckham's victory on the pitch of media coverage (us included). Read the full story by Thom Forbes
The video, uploaded by a YouTube creator, served as a stark reminder of the advertising pitfalls that remain with YouTube, the online video juggernaut that has battled multiple brand-safety problems … Read the full story by Alex Weprin
Perhaps the story that will have the most resonance into 2018 is one that examined the hot water Keurig found itself in when it pulled ads from Sean Hannity's Fox … Read the full story by Aaron Baar
Set to debut during the Golden Globes Sunday night, the latest installment of The New York Times' "The Truth is Hard" ad campaign focuses on its in-depth reporting of sexual … Read the full story by Melynda Fuller
CBS will be the first major streaming service on Amazon Channels to feature advertising. CBS will also be the first Channels partner to offer a linear feed of a broadcast … Read the full story by Alex Weprin
The ad, from Droga5, will debut in Sunday's telecast of the Golden Globe Awards. A series of upcoming ads "will focus on independent Journalism holding power to account." Read the full story by Steve McClellan
A replacement for Blom -- who has been with Spotify since 2014 -- has not yet been named. One possible contender for the CCO slot is Courtney Holt. The former … Read the full story by Gavin O'Malley