Heinz Beanz meanz buziness, just don’t mention beaning
Kraft Heinz is aiming to divert attention away from the social media phenomenon of beaning – in which kids empty…
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‘Kidults’ reject hedonistic years to settle down early
The days when all young adults wanted to do was “have it large” with copious amounts of sex, drugs and…
Dutch courage: TikTok hit with €750,000 privacy fine
Dutch authorities are continuing to show their disdain for TikTok, with the Netherlands’ data regulator becoming the latest to slam…
TikTok jumps in bed with creators for native Spark Ads
TikTok is rolling out its Spark Ads format, which enables brands to piggyback organic videos from the platform’s creators that…
Brits turn to online shopping and sex to survive Covid
UK adults spent more time online in 2020 than those in any other European country, with ecommerce rocketing by 48%…
Advertising probes to finally pierce ‘Teflon’ Facebook
The twin investigation into Facebook’s alleged abuse of digital advertising markets through its collection and use of data may not only…
Influencers found to be useless at offering debt advice
Instagram posts fronted by three reality TV stars urging people in financial trouble to sign up to a service that…
YouTube targets youngsters with pro-Covid jab ad blitz
YouTube is aiming to tackle critics who have slammed its lumbering response in stopping the spread of coronavirus disinformation by…
TikTok claims users love ads but defy generation gap
Social media phenomenon TikTok has made the bold claim that its users are highly receptive to advertising but has warned…
Ikea jumps to delete ‘Beachy Head’ Instagram campaign
Ikea might be known for its quirky ads and even quirkier product names but it seems the Swedish flatpack giant…