Tag: Advertising

Google delays plan to block third-party cookies in Chrome by two years

Work with regulators partly to blame for two year delay to block third-party cookies, says Google in its latest blog post.

Facebook hits first roadblock on road to VR advertising

“Blaston isn’t the best fit for this type of advertising test,” Revolution Games tells players now that Facebook is pushing forward with its VR advertising push.

Certain ads can no longer appear in the YouTube masthead

Adverts featuring alcohol, political content and gambling among others can no longer appear in YouTube’s prime position.

Analysis of Google’s FLoC “shows several privacy issues” says Mozilla

The Federated Learning of Cohorts has some problems and Mozilla’s CTO hopes Google will address concerns before rollout.

Google slapped with €220 million fine in France

The search giant has said it will end some of its self-preference practices with regards to ad servers.

Signal discovers you can’t use Facebook advertising to moan about targeted ads

Facebook lets you target your advertising with incredible specificity, just don’t tell anybody.

Give us your data to keep Instagram free says Facebook

Facebook aren’t fans of the iOS 14.5 update so they’re asking users to give them access to their data so Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook remain free.

Jedi Blue – Google & Facebook’s reported deal to limit ad competition

The Jedi Blue report could have significant implications for ongoing antitrust lawsuits involving competition practices.

UK task team to tackle Google and Facebook’s dominance of advertising market

In the UK, Google and Facebook drew in 80 percent of a £14 billion spend on digital advertising in 2019.

These are jobs being advertised locally during lockdown

According to Gumtree’s recent adverts, jobs in sales, construction and logistics are most in-demand locally.

Facebook still plans to put ads on WhatsApp, but there are some hurdles

A spokesperson confirms that it’s a long-term goal for the instant messaging platform.

Google expands identity verification policy to all advertisers

Starting in the US, Google will begin verifying that advertisers are who they say they are.

Twitter makes moves to ban political advertising

Unlike Facebook, Twitter will no longer allow politicians to pay for advertising on the platform.

Facebook and Twitter refuse to remove misleading adverts about Joe Biden

The social networks say they would rather not interfere with freedom of speech.

You could start seeing twice as many ads on Instagram Stories

This as the social media app reportedly faces pressure from Facebook to up its ad count.

YouTube to stop targeted ads aimed at children on its platform

A move the company is making in order to comply with the FTC.

Influencers must disclose when content is paid for says Advertising Regulatory Board

Influencers must declare their relationship with a brand whether it is money or goods being exchanged.

The annual Loerie Awards will introduce a YouTube category this year

Creators of YouTube adverts will finally be able to have their work recognised at the Loeries.