Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year as purchase scams hit record high May 22, 2024 Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year, new figures show, as purchase scams surge to a new record and social media firms face tough questions over the high levels of fraud originating on their platforms.
The Notebook: Could brands and influencers sway this year’s elections? May 22, 2024 From shaping voters to capitalising on the gaming boom, brands and influencers have immense power, writes Matt Scheckner in today's Notebook.
Donald Trump’s Truth Social craters to $300m loss amid market manipulation claims May 21, 2024 Trump Media and Technology Group's primary asset Truth Social generated just $770,500 in sales over the quarter.
‘Old Money’ Tiktok trend drives demand for Rolex’s as buyers willing to pay more for ‘immediate access’ May 18, 2024 The boss behind one of Britain’s best known sellers of Rolex and Tag Heuer watches said there has been a surge in interest for luxury goods from Gen Z shoppers as they look to emulate the dress sense of the upper classes.
The Notebook: How dual-screening is changing the attention economy May 14, 2024 Tiktok's Kris Boger on the attention economy, how social media is enriching sport, and his favourite podcast.
Ofcom chairman says no more ‘free ride’ for social media companies May 12, 2024 "It’s become a bit of a Wild West in some corners of the internet and on social media," Ofcom's chairman said this weekend.
Facebook and ‘major platforms’ still causing headaches for Mirror publisher Reach May 2, 2024 Reach has been hit by Meta's ranking of user-generated content above news on its social media sites, including Facebook.
Former Barclays boss Bob Diamond set to chair Tiktok rival Triller April 28, 2024 Former Barclays boss Bob Diamond is set to chair social media startup Triller, which has been backed by artists such as Snoop Dogg and The Weeknd.
Ladbible owner LBG Media is eyeing more deals after US success April 18, 2024 LBG has a number of different strategic focuses, including growing and building its audience base across platforms in the UK and US.
UK to reveal social media ban plans for under-16s within weeks April 14, 2024 Downing Street is reportedly set to reveal the proposals for stricter age restrictions on social media apps within weeks.