Tag: Online Advertising
Elon Musk Hates Ads. Twitter Needs Them. That May Be a Problem.
“I hate advertising,” Elon Musk tweeted in 2019.Since he started pursuing his $44 billion purchase of Twitter —…
Twitter Reports Revenue Growth as Elon Musk Prepares to Take Over
SAN FRANCISCO — Days before Elon Musk struck a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, he said…
Netflix’s Stumble Could Be a Warning Sign for Streaming Industry
Many entertainment executives, tired of playing catch-up to a Silicon Valley interloper, have been waiting for the comeuppance…
How You’re Still Being Tracked on the Internet
While Meta adjusts, some small businesses have begun seeking other avenues for ads. Shawn Baker, the owner of…
E.U. Takes Aim at Big Tech’s Power With Landmark Digital Act
GÖTTINGEN, Germany — The European Union agreed on Thursday to one of the world’s most far-reaching laws to…
BuzzFeed News Top Editor Mark Schoofs to Leave Ahead of Newsroom Cuts
The head of BuzzFeed News and two other top editors are departing the company ahead of cuts to…
Google Suspends Advertising in Russia
Google said on Thursday night that it had suspended all advertising in Russia after the country’s internet regulator…
Ukraine War Tests the Power of Tech Giants
Telegram’s experience illustrates the competing pressures. The app is popular in Russia and Ukraine for sharing images, videos…
Google Plans Privacy Changes, but Promises to Not Be Disruptive
Google said on Wednesday that it was working on privacy measures meant to limit the sharing of data…
Swiss Approve Ban on Tobacco Ads
ZURICH — Advertisements glamorizing cigarettes will soon be a thing of the past in Switzerland, after voters on…
How Did Squarespace Know Podcasts Would Get This Big?
In 2009, Anthony Casalena was listening to a lot of podcasts, especially one called “This Week in Tech,”…
Twitter’s Mixed Fourth-Quarter Earnings Show Challenges Ahead
Last year, Twitter executives set ambitious goals for their company, with hopes of attracting more than 100 million…