Facebook is threatening to ban users in Australia from sharing local and international news if pending legislation that would require the social media behemoth to alter its financial agreements with media organizations is passed. Legislators who released a draft of the legislation in July have said they see the proposal as an attempt to force…
Trump’s 1980 Strategy for 2020
By Ending Change Fees, U.S. Airlines Gain a New Marketing Tool
The airline industry’s myriad fees have been a bone of contention with travelers for years, and the change fee–which charges fliers as much as $200 to take a different flight after purchasing a ticket–is one of the most hated. But this week, within a few hours of one another led by United Airlines, almost every…
The Sons of a Dentist Go Into the Family Business (Sort of)
When you grow up the children of a dentist, with oral care a common topic at the dinner table, there’s a good chance you’ll go into the family business. But for Cody and Julian Levine, that didn’t mean dental school. Instead, the brothers founded Twice, a toothpaste brand that is taking on the giants of…
Labor Day Advertising Is Way Up—but Americans Aren’t Planning to Shop Much
Back in 1894, when Labor Day was a new idea, this federal holiday centered on parades to salute “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the country, according to the Department of Labor. But times have changed. The 35% of Americans who belonged to unions in 1950–the height of…
When The Tail Starts Wagging The Dog
The line between reporting and instigating is tricky, and often only seen in retrospect. Back when Fox News launched, there was a minor uproar at the phrase “Fair and Balanced.” Now, with the benefit
of hindsight and solid reporting, we know what really powers Fox News — it’s all about power.
of hindsight and solid reporting, we know what really powers Fox News — it’s all about power.
‘New York Times’ Stops Printing TV Listings
“The TV grid no longer reflects the way people consume television,” said “Times” culture editor.
Andrew Yang Backs New California Privacy Proposal
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is supporting a controversial ballot initiative that would revise the state’s already broad privacy law.
Facebook Shop: How to Hide a Brand
Facebook recently debuted Facebook Shop, a section within the Facebook mobile application that allows users to browse products, purchase items, and discover brands. As you browse Facebook Shop, you may come across brands that you’re not interested in. Our guide will show you how to hide a brand you don’t want to see in Facebook…
Brian Lesser Becomes An Entrepreneur Again, Joins First-Party Data Startup
Months after stepping down from one of the biggest media jobs in the world, Brian Lesser is an entrepreneur again. Lesser, a digital ad pioneer who resigned as CEO of AT&T’s Xandr advanced advertising
unit in April, has been named executive chairman of consumer identity management startup InfoSum, a company he has been advising as a board member and has helped raise funding for.
unit in April, has been named executive chairman of consumer identity management startup InfoSum, a company he has been advising as a board member and has helped raise funding for.