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Global Signal Exchange flags fake FIFA domains early
Malware

Global Signal Exchange flags fake FIFA domains early

Fraudsters' World Cup scam sites were spotted months ahead of kick-off, helping agencies and firms shut down fake FIFA domains before users were hit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
VisitScotland turns Boston into tartan tourism showcase
Facebook

VisitScotland turns Boston into tartan tourism showcase

Boston commuters saw tartan taxis and bus ads as VisitScotland sought to turn Scotland's football spotlight into bookings from US travellers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
AI synthetic audience matches human polling in study
Artificial Intelligence

AI synthetic audience matches human polling in study

A new study suggests AI-generated respondents could help researchers spot trends faster, despite major differences between conventional online panels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Meta launches Muse Image in Meta AI for chats & apps
Data Protection

Meta launches Muse Image in Meta AI for chats & apps

The rollout puts image generation inside Meta's most-used apps, as the company broadens its AI tools for chats, stories and advertising.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Kolsquare links influencer data to ChatGPT & Gemini
Software-as-a-Service

Kolsquare links influencer data to ChatGPT & Gemini

Marketers can now query live campaign data in ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, cutting manual reporting time and speeding up decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Dentsu UK&I links Meta creator APIs to planning tool
Marketing Technologies

Dentsu UK&I links Meta creator APIs to planning tool

Marketers can now move from creator discovery to paid activation faster as Dentsu UK&I ties Meta data into its planning platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026

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Babeltext expands translation platform to 249 languages
Software-as-a-Service

Babeltext expands translation platform to 249 languages

The Sydney-based firm says the upgrade could help agencies handle routine multilingual enquiries faster, while keeping humans in the loop.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Social media reshapes Australians' shopping habits
Digital Transformation

Social media reshapes Australians' shopping habits

Six in ten Australians now act on products they see on social platforms, underscoring a shift in how brands must win buyers online.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads
Risk & Compliance

Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads

Advertisers can now screen out low-value synthetic media before bidding, as Channel Factory says 21% of social feeds is AI slop.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Human analysts still handle 46% of brand interactions
Customer Experience

Human analysts still handle 46% of brand interactions

Brands are still relying on people for nearly half of social interactions, highlighting the limits of automation in customer-facing moderation and replies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Arsenal tops Premier League Instagram value ranking
Digital Engagement

Arsenal tops Premier League Instagram value ranking

The North London club generated GBP £37.7 million from Instagram in early 2026, widening the gap over rivals and boosting commercial clout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Kane tops England influencer rankings after Mexico win
Instagram

Kane tops England influencer rankings after Mexico win

England's Mexico victory sent social media value soaring, with Harry Kane generating GBP £25.8 million in Earned Media Value for brands.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
UK social media ban forces youth influencer rethink
YouTube

UK social media ban forces youth influencer rethink

Planned restrictions could strip £1.3 billion from UK digital ad spend in 2027 as brands lose easy access to under-16s online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Google launches YouTube shopping tools in Southeast Asia
Artificial Intelligence

Google launches YouTube shopping tools in Southeast Asia

Advertisers in Southeast Asia can now send shoppers from YouTube ads straight to checkout as Google tries to turn video views into sales.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Shopee & Meta launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
Data Protection

Shopee & Meta launch Instagram affiliate partnerships

More creators in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil can now earn commissions by tagging Shopee products in Instagram posts and Reels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Straiker raises USD $64 million to secure AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

Straiker raises USD $64 million to secure AI agents

Enterprise customers face growing risks as autonomous software gains access to internal systems, prompting fresh demand for agent security tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety
Facebook

Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety

Teen users in Singapore will face tighter Instagram, Facebook and Messenger content controls as Meta backs new online-safety talks with schools and families.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026