UK confirms exit from EU Digital Single Market
The UK has confirmed that the country will not be part of the European Union’s Digital Single Market after Brexit, seeing a potential return to mobile roaming charges and geo-blocking.
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Do start-ups have a gender bias problem? Study finds female entrepreneurs ‘held back’
Almost half of startups believe there is a gender bias problem, with 4 in 10 female founders frequently encountering discrimination while running their startup, according to new study.
Cryptocurrency payments ‘will be a reality on the high street within two years’
Over a third (35%) of SME owners expect cryptocurrency payments to become a reality on the high street within two years, according to new research.
Most brands ‘would change adtech vendor if found to be unethical’
Marketers’ concerns over media buying transparency are intensifying according to new figures.
Google drops ‘View Image’ button as part of Getty agreement
Google is removing the “View Image” button from Google Images, as part of an agreement between the search giant and Getty Images.
Transparency key to making more consumers happy with data sharing
In the run-up to GDPR, new research from the DMA and Acxiom shows that people are increasing happy about the data they share, but transparency is the key to taking this to the next level
Google Chrome launches own ad blocker
Google has started blocking intrusive adverts by default in its Chrome browser, as the web giant looks to rebuild trust with consumers.
100 days until GDPR: Most people “already happy with the amount of personal information they share”
Today marks 100 days until the introduction of the EU’s GDPR, which will radically change the way organisations have to look after our personal data. Failure to comply could lead to huge fines. New research from the DMA and Acxiom shows that people are increasing happy about the data they share, but transparency is the … [Read more…]
You can keep your ad on: The battle between publishers and ad blockers escalates
With Google’s Chrome expected to make a major ad blocking announcement this week, Asaf Greiner, CEO and Co-founder, Protected Media looks at ad blockers and what it takes for both sides – Publishers and Advertisers to win this war on ads, while also protecting the consumer.
Unilever threatens to pull Facebook and Google ads over brand safety fears
Unilever has warned that it could pull its advertising from digital platforms that have become a “swamp” of fake news, racism, sexism and extremism.