Social Media
Twitter bans state media ads over 'nefarious' HK social media tactics
Twitter and Facebook took action against accounts they said are connected to the Chinese government.
Twitter launches six-second viewable video ad bids
New ad format applies for videos that are 15 seconds or less.
Facebook launches 'first of its kind' lawsuit over ad fraud
Facebook claims the two developers installed malware on a user's phone in order to generate fake clicks on ads.
TikTok syncs with PHD for global media
Social video site known for lip-syncing uploads chooses Omnicom for global media planning and buying outside of China.
Sponsored posts with #ad on Instagram almost double
Total number of posts with #ad is forecast to break three-million barrier for first time.
Snapchat features 'real friends' in debut global ad campaign
Focus on user authenticity will be seen as challenge to rivals.
Twitter ad revenue up 21% but warning of tougher months ahead
Twitter also confirmed it will begin putting warning labels on hate speech by elected politicians.
Facebook reports 28% revenue uplift and reveals second US anti-trust probe
Double FTC investigations cast shadow over better-than-expected Q2 results.
Facebook finds fresh Microsoft/Sony data breach amid new privacy standards
FTC confirms $5bn Facebook fine, criticises the company's 'deceptive' behaviour, and announces it is suing Cambridge Analytica.
US anti-trust probe into big tech is a watershed moment
Investigation comes ahead of tech companies facing investors this week.
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