The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Friday (Oct. 4) that Meta Platforms can use only some of the data it gathers from Facebook users to deliver targeted advertising. The ruling came in a case brought by privacy activist Max Schrems that went...
Meta will pay a record $1.4 billion to settle a biometrics-related lawsuit in Texas. In a Tuesday (July 30) news release, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the settlement was the largest ever from an action brought by a single state, and is the largest privacy...
Meta Platforms is reportedly facing its first antitrust fine in the European Union (EU). That fine could be handed down in a few weeks in response to the company connecting its classified ad service Marketplace with the Facebook social network, Reuters reported Thursday (July 25), citing sources with direct knowledge of the...
Meta said it is expanding its business subscription program to users in India. The tech giant last year introduced Meta Verified for businesses on Facebook and Instagram, and recently began offering subscriptions for businesses on WhatsApp. “The expanded Meta Verified business offering on Facebook and Instagram includes the verified badge...
June 04, 2024
Meta’s recent news that it is seeing a surge in younger users may help set the stage for a rising tide in social commerce. The platform model — not just for Facebook, but for X and for others — connects users and advertisers and merchants. Earnings results underscore the momentum of online creators seeking to […]
November 13, 2023
In today’s digital age, consumers have access to a wealth of information that helps them make informed decisions, especially when choosing a restaurant. In this context, online reviews and social...
November 08, 2023
Consumers are becoming increasingly connected on social media, and retailers are taking notice. In a bid to grow engagement and sales, merchants have taken to social media platforms to promote...
November 01, 2023
In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for consumers to discover and purchase products. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have transformed the way people shop, with...
October 17, 2024
Meta has reportedly fired around two dozen staffers for misusing their meal credits. The firing, as reported Wednesday (Oct. 16) by the Financial Times (FT), comes amid a wider series of layoffs at Meta. According to the report, the staff members — based in Los Angeles — had been using $25 meal credits to purchase […]
October 04, 2024
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Friday (Oct. 4) that Meta Platforms can use only some of the data it gathers from Facebook users to deliver targeted...
July 30, 2024
Meta will pay a record $1.4 billion to settle a biometrics-related lawsuit in Texas. In a Tuesday (July 30) news release, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the settlement was the...
July 25, 2024
Meta Platforms is reportedly facing its first antitrust fine in the European Union (EU). That fine could be handed down in a few weeks in response to the company connecting its ...