Regulation Archives

Twitter bot purge: 8 million fake followers ditched

July 13, 2018

Following the news that Twitter has purged millions of fake accounts, Socialbakers has released data showing the accounts who have lost the most followers, and the greatest share of followers, on the platform since the purge took place.

Ad industry backs AI as ‘next industrial revolution’

July 13, 2018

The vast majority (80%) of key digital marketing decision makers consider AI is the next industrial revolution, feeling it improved productivity and increased competitive advantage, according to new research.

Facebook gets maximum fine for Cambridge Analytica scandal (but it would be much higher under GDPR)

July 11, 2018

Facebook is to be fined with the maximum £500,000 ($663,000) fine over data protection breaches related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Memes saved? MEPs vote to reject EU copyright law proposal

July 5, 2018

MEPs in the European Parliament have voted to reject EU copyright law changes, backed by Sir Paul McCartney and other high-profile musicians.

Junk food ban online: Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies first ads disallowed

July 4, 2018

Adverts for Cadbury eggs and Chewits and Squashies sweets have been banned for breaking new rules prohibiting the advertising of junk food to children.

Diversity in the ad industry: Everyone is a leader

June 28, 2018

Farrah Qureshi, CEO, Global Diversity Practice talks about diversity and how the UK is leading the way to tackle the widespread prevalence of stereotypes that are often also perpetuated through advertising and content.

GDPR one month on: Large rise in privacy complaints across Europe

June 28, 2018

Digital consent notice creation grew 40% globally in GDPR’s second year

The ICO has reported a sharp rise in complaints after GDPR, from a rise in breach notifications from organisations, as well as more data protection complaints following the activation of the law.

Nearly half of UK workforce would feel comfortable using wearable devices at work

June 25, 2018

With the international market for wearables having reached a new high in 2017 with 16.9% growth year on year, Instant Offices delves into what impact this trend will have on the workplace as we know it.

Lost for words: 60% of 16-24s use the same password for multiple accounts

June 25, 2018

More than two in five (44%) Brits use the same password for multiple accounts, according to new research.

Cannes Lions highlights: Accelerating Creativity in the Age of AI

June 21, 2018

At Cannes Lions 2018, Adobe hosted a panel with Jamie Myrold (Adobe VP of design), Mario Klingemann (artist and “Neurographer”), and Natasha Jen (partner at Pentagram) who discussed an important question to the festival’s audience: How are creative people in the advertising industry going to interact with AI in their work?