Facebook’s secret guidance on graphic content leaked
Facebook’s moderation policies on sex, violence and hate speech have been exposed in a newspaper report this week, after criticism over the social network’s handling of extreme content.
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Instagram audience in France still growing
Nearly one-fifth (19.8%) of internet users in France, or 10.4 million people, will Instagram regularly in 2017, according to new research.
Marketers “feel the need to hoard customer data”
Nearly 9 out of 10 (86%) UK and US marketers believe that for maximum success they need to collect as much information as possible on their customers.
Two thirds of UK consumers worry brands put their private data at risk
Brands face an uphill battle to offer personalised services online, as new research reveals two thirds (67%) of UK consumers are concerned about how brands use their personal information, such as their name, email, location, and marital status.
Digital skills gap: UK universities failing students and tech businesses
New research has exposed how Britain’s university system is outdated and not fit for purpose, with 48% of graduates lacking skills to secure some of the country’s most sought after jobs within the tech and marketing industries.
Germany: Mobile accounts for more than half of all ad spend
Mobile ad spending in Germany will reach €3.2 billion ($3.5 billion) this year, representing more than half (57.2%) of all digital ad spending for the first time, according to new research.
Guest comment: Three challenges for the web, according to its inventor
Yesterday marked the world wide web’s 28th birthday. Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web and founder of The Web Foundation, looks at how the web has evolved, and what we must do to ensure it fulfils his vision of an equalising platform that benefits all of humanity.
Nissan reveals ‘secret’ driverless car tests in London
Carmaker Nissan has been quietly testing its new driverless cars on public roads in London.
No Brexit plans in place for 68% of British retailers
The impact of Brexit has been mixed, with just over half (51%) of retail decision makers surveyed saying that they have seen an impact on sales in the UK since the EU referendum in 2016, with most favouring a so-called ‘soft Brexit’, according to new research.
Snapchat and Instagram growing fast in UK- report
Snapchat’s UK user base experienced explosive growth of 89.8% in 2016, to 11.2 million users, according to eMarketer’s latest mobile usage forecast.