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The EU Strikes Again As A Global Leader In Mindful Media: Updated “Code Of Practice On Disinformation”
The EU announced an updated Code of Practice on Disinformation, aimed at combating the online spread of disinformation via regulatory measures, including “demonetizing the dissemination of disinformation.” Forrester’s research shows that the monetization of disinformation is a vicious cycle in which the ad supply chain infrastructure supports and funds — often inadvertently — the spread […]
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The Entire Ad Supply Chain Is At Fault For Disinformation
Brands fund misinformation and disinformation with their ad dollars, whether they know it or not. Top brands have served immeasurable impressions on sites containing misleading content, from Russian propaganda fueling the war in Ukraine to COVID-19 conspiracy theories. This vicious cycle, driven by bad incentives, lack of coordination, and marketer ignorance, fuels geopolitical unrest and […]
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Spotify Rebounds From #DeleteSpotify
The Joe Rogan controversy that rocked Spotify this February now feels like a hiccup on the company’s ascension to top global streaming audio platform. As of January 2022, Spotify commanded the largest global market share of streaming audio services at 31%, which is close to double that of Apple Music (15%). All signs point to […]
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Twitter: Elon’s Battle Over Free Speech Is A Fight Against Content Moderation
What will actually happen to Twitter if Musk takes over is mere speculation at best. But we do know that users are polarized.
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Les Annonceurs Financent Involontairement La Désinformation Russe
La désinformation alimente la guerre et les annonceurs financent le problème par inadvertance. Il est temps de combattre l'inertie et d'agir contre la désinformation.
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Werbetreibende finanzieren unbeabsichtigt russische Desinformation
Die russische Invasion der Ukraine wird durch Desinformation untermauert und angeheizt. Es ist an der Zeit, Trägheit zu bekämpfen und gegen Desinformation vorzugehen.
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Advertisers Are Inadvertently Funding Russian Disinformation
Disinformation is fueling war, and advertisers are inadvertently funding the problem. It's time to fight inertia and take action against disinformation.
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Brands Swagger Into 2022 With Bullish Media Moves
Timidity is giving way to confidence as brands rediscover their mojo.
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Spotify Will Rebound From A Few Bouts With Cancel Culture
Spotify is the latest brand to contend with cancel culture. Over the last few days, the company made marginal concessions to address concerns (and boycotts) about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation on its platform: On Sunday, Spotify published its content moderation rules and is planning to add disclaimers to any podcast episode that discusses COVID-19. […]
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Proposed Surveillance Advertising Ban, Meet Contextual Targeting
A proposed US law banning surveillance advertising emphasizes that marketers need to invest in contextual advertising, zero-party data, and other less invasive ways to gain audience insights.
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Targeting Truth In The Misinformation Age
B2C brands are fueling the misinformation industry, albeit unintentionally. Here's how marketers can take action to stop contributing to the problem.