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DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser Doesn’t Block Microsoft Trackers as Part of Deal
A recent security audit of the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for iOS and Android revealed that it allows Microsoft trackers while blocking all others.
Social Media Websites Make Up the Biggest Slice of Federal Ad Spending
The government spent roughly $7.8 million for ads on social media websites last year.
Ottawa’s Digital Advertising Spend Tops TV for First Time
The government spent $16.8 million of the $30.6 million on digital advertising.
‘Who Targets Me’ App Developer Wants to Launch in Canada
Sam Jeffers wants to bring the app to Canada in order to shine light on political misinformation.
Facebook Fined $122 Million By EU Regulators Over WhatsApp Deal
The European Union has fined Facebook $122 million for providing regulators misleading information.
Twitter Q1: Now 328 Million Users, But Revenues Decline 8%
Twitter reported its first revenue decline since the tech firm went public in 2013, a sign that the company still faces an uphill battle to attract advertisers even as it lures in more users.
Instagram Stories Feature to Gain Ads; Now Used by 150 Million Users
Instagram’s ads within Stories will largely mimic the ads that Snapchat began inserting between Stories in its app last June.
Apple Stops Sharing How Much it Spends on Advertising
It's not yet clear why Apple has stopped disclosing how much it spends on ads.
Instagram Tops 500K Monthly Active Advertisers, Up Over 50% in Six Months
Instagram has announced that it now has more than 500,000 monthly active advertisers using its platform.
Apple to Replace its iAd Sales Team with a New Automated System
Apple is reportedly getting ready to phase out its in-house iAd sales team.
Apple’s New Approach to Advertising Includes 1,000 In-House Creatives
Apple is thinking very differently about its approach to advertising.
Apple’s Privacy Policy Drives Ad Dollars Away
Advertisers are after Apple's information, but the company shares only a fraction of what they want.