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Facebook debuts ‘scam ad’ reporting tool with Martin Lewis and Citizens Advice

July 16, 2019

Facebook has launched a scam ad reporting tool that lets people ads they believe to be misleading or scams on Facebook.

US to fine Facebook $5bn for Cambridge Analytica user data scandal- report

July 15, 2019

The US Federal Trade Commission has voted to approve a fine of about $5bn for Facebook over privacy violations, according to a report.

‘Blazing rows and bedroom chatter’: Google smart speaker recordings leaked

July 15, 2019

Google is investigating the source who leaked information about how it reviews and transcribes recordings from Google Home smart speakers and Google Assistant virtual assistant.

France angers Trump with 3% tax on large digital firms

July 12, 2019

The French government has proposed a new tax in the country, that would charge large internet companies including Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook a 3% levy on their revenues, drawing ire from the US as a result.

What do Gen Z shoppers want? Quality and style still beats environmentally-friendly and ethical products

July 12, 2019

Gen Z students consistently rank pragmatic issues like style and product quality over ethical concerns like environmental impact, according to new research.

Ecommerce trends: Businesses held back by supply chain challenges

July 11, 2019

Despite understanding the vital importance of e-commerce on customer retention and satisfaction, most companies have failed to implement a holistic e-commerce strategy, according to new research.

Vauxhall launches Apple Business Chat with IMImobile

July 11, 2019

Car manufacturer Vauxhaull is using Apple Business Chat to provide customer support and book test drives for new car models.

Third of SME workers say leadership team too slow to keep up with workforce technology needs

July 11, 2019

Nearly a third (31%) of SME decision makers say their leadership team is not moving fast enough to keep up with employees’ changing technology requirements.

Global mobile ad trends: 9 in 10 UK users find targeted marketing messages annoying

July 10, 2019

Over half (52%) of consumers globally agree that intrusive or irrelevant mobile marketing messages give them a poor opinion of the app or website that hosts them, according to new research.

Google takes Chrome ad filter worldwide: brands need to conform or be blocked

July 8, 2019

Google is rolling out its Chrome ad filter to global markets on July 9th, a tool built in to the browser that automatically blocks ads that are not compliant with the Better Ads Standards initiative.