Instagram ‘accidentally’ promoted harmful diet content
Social media app Instagram has apologised for promoting diet-related content following what it described as an algorithm mistake. The app’s search bar automatically [...]
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Babyboo Instagram advert banned for objectifying women
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned fashion retailer Babyboo’s paid-for Instagram advert as it was deemed to have objectified women. ASA concluded on April [...]
Aldi and M&S will settle Cuthbert the Caterpillar copyright spat in court
Aldi has offered Marks & Spencer (M&S) a truce over their caterpillar cakes legal spat, suggesting they work together to raise money for cancer charities. M&S has [...]
London Marathon unveils new website and digital branding
The Manchester branch of digital agency Dept has created a refreshed London Marathon website for London Marathon Events (LME). Responsible for high-profile events, such as [...]
WWE Superstar Instagram endorsements worth £11,000+ per post
Randy Orton and Alexa Bliss have the highest earning potential for sponsored Instagram posts in the WWE. This is according to a study by online retailer GolfSupport.com ahead [...]
Pinterest launches mandatory code of conduct for creators
Image sharing and social media service, Pinterest, has launched the Pinterest Creator Code aimed at increasing positivity on its platform. By introducing more moderation [...]
Currys PC World launches its first branded TikTok campaign
Currys PC World has become one of the first UK retailers to partner on a campaign with TikTok as it launched its first branded hashtag challenge titled #TechTokTips. The [...]
Brits would rather be contacted by an ex than be cold called by a business
70% of UK adults would be annoyed about an unknown business calling them, while just 18% of people say they would be annoyed by an unexpected call from an ex-partner. This is [...]
Taboola offers women-owned companies $500,000 in free advertising
Taboola, an open web recommendation platform, has launched #RecommendHER, a new global initiative to run during March 2021 that will provide $500,000 of free advertising on [...]
41% of advertisers believe lack of understanding is key barrier to Connected TV
Digital video ad spend has dramatically increased in the UK, but 41% of digital video advertisers and buyers say a lack of understanding of the ecosystem is a stumbling block [...]