Tag Archives: Social

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON: The top lawyer at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said Wednesday the telecommunications regulator has legal authority to redefine the immunity shield protecting social media companies that could make it easier for users to file lawsuits challenging content removal decisions. In July, President Donald Trump’s administration asked the agency to limit protections for social media companies under Section 230, a provision of the 1996 Communications… Source link

A publicly-funded social network run by the ABC has been proposed as one possible response if Facebook and Google limit services in Australia when the mandatory news code becomes law this year. Facebook has warned it will block Australians from sharing news if the landmark plan to make digital platforms pay for news content becomes law. Google has been running a public campaign against the code and launched an international campaign targeting YouTube users when the government announced it… Source link

Yahoo has put the final nail in the coffin for its social media platform Yahoo Groups, announcing on Monday that the 20 year-old service will shut down on Dec. 15, 2020. Yahoo Groups, which was aimed to help users stay connected to their community and friends, has seen a “steady decline in usage over the last several years,” the Yahoo Groups team shared with users in an email. “Over that same period we’ve witnessed unprecedented levels of engagement across our properties as… Source link

Google continues to add new tools to help businesses shift into digital marketing, as many look to replace operational capacity that they’ve lost due to the COVID-19 lockdowns around the world. Google’s latest update involves new ad types, including new markers on search ads to prompt audience action, and improved display types to assist in branding. First off, Google’s launching a new beta program for image extensions, which will enable advertisers to include product visuals in search ads.