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EU Court Rules Meta Violated GDPR With Personal Data Use for Advertising
Legal // 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 advertising. The ruling came in a case brought by privacy activist Max Schrems that went...

Meta Settles Landmark $1.4 Billion Biometrics Suit With Texas
Legal // 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 largest ever from an action brought by a single state, and is the largest privacy...

Report: Meta Facing EU Fine for Linking Facebook and Marketplace
ANTITRUST // 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  classified ad service Marketplace with the Facebook social network, Reuters reported Thursday (July 25), citing sources with direct knowledge of the...

Meta Expands Business Subscription Program to India
Meta // July 22, 2024

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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will Gen Z Put a New Face on Social Commerce?

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 […]

Millennials Check Online Reviews, Gen Zs Turn to Influencers for Restaurant Recommendations

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...

Toys, Pet Products Expected to Fuel Retail Sales on Social Media 

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...

More Than 40% of Consumers Use Their Social Media Feeds to Find Products

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...

Quick Reads
Meta Axes Staff for Abusing Food Perks Amid Wider Layoffs

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 […]

EU Court Rules Meta Violated GDPR With Personal Data Use for Advertising

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...

Meta Settles Landmark $1.4 Billion Biometrics Suit With Texas

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...

Report: Meta Facing EU Fine for Linking Facebook and Marketplace

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 ...