Category: Online Advertising

Spam and Scams Proliferate in Facebook’s Political Ads

A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies.
Google Is Fined $3.5 Billion for Breaking Europe’s Antitrust Laws

European Union officials accused the American tech giant of using its size and dominance to undercut rivals in the online advertising market.
Joshua Abram Dies at 62; Gave Workspace-Sharing an Upscale Spin

He and a partner made their co-working locations feel like private clubs. Among his other ventures, he sought to slash the cost of in vitro fertilization by using robotics and A.I.
Madison Avenue Is Starting to Love A.I.

Advertisers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to make their commercials.
Right-Wing Influence Shaped the Sydney Sweeney Ad Debate

Right-wing commentators suggested there was widespread criticism of Ms. Sweeney over her new ad campaign. There wasn’t, at least at first.
Gwyneth Paltrow Is Astronomer’s ‘Temporary Spokesperson’ After Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal

The technology company that was at the center of a scandal last week released a tongue-in-cheek response. It landed.
Citing New Rules, Meta Says It Will End Political Ads in E.U.

Meta said political advertising would end in October, citing a forthcoming E.U. regulation that it said presented “unworkable requirements.”
What Is a Jet2 Holiday, and Why Are People Talking About It on TikTok?

The voice-over and soundtrack from an ad released in January 2024 have gone viral on social media a year and a half later.
As Truth Social Business Struggles, Trump Media Goes Big on Crypto

The pivot to crypto highlights the reality of Truth Social, one of President Trump’s highest-profile business interests: It doesn’t generate much revenue.
How Brands Are Taking Back Social Media From Influencers

Instead of relying on celebrities, brands are controlling the message by making their own social media videos. You may not even realize they’re selling you something.
Influencers Step Onto Center Stage at Cannes

Big brands are increasingly courting social media stars, who descended on a major annual festival in France to pitch themselves to advertisers.
TikTok Hits Cannes, Where a U.S. Ban Seems a Distant Dream

TikTok executives hosted happy hours and played pickleball with influencers on the French Riviera this week, even as a U.S. ban loomed over the company.