Australia targets social media ads in scam crackdown

Australia extends crackdown on scam websites to include social media ads amid rising crypto fraud. Since gaining takedown powers two years ago, the ASIC has shut down over 14,000 investment scam and phishing websites, averaging about 130 removals...

Selling Ads On Public High School Scoreboards? Not A Good Display

Journal & Topics Editorial Sign up now to get articles/editorials like this and more. journal-topics.com or call 847-299-5511. Salivating for more money to deposit into a government’s treasury is nothing new. More often than not leaders go the...

Uzbekistan’s Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov Again Appears in Advertisement

Uzbekistan 22/08/2025 Uzbekistan’s Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov Again Appears in Advertisement Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov has once again attracted public attention due to his...

DMRC plans audio ads on pink line, later on violet line

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to start audio advertisements on the pink line and extend them on the violet line after an almost 2-year-long trial run, said an official. Audio advertisements will run on seven trains covering...

Inside Criteo’s India strategy: AI, agentic ads & quick commerce at play

Suppose you’re browsing Flipkart or Nykaa for skincare essentials. You land on curated product suggestions – some are labelled “sponsored”, others listed as “recommended”. That’s retail media: advertising served exactly where consumers are...

Embroidery Artist Reimagines Classic Pin-Ups and Ads in Vibrant Thread Paintings

“Crewel Intentions,” 2025, embroidery on linen. Some 18 years ago, Danielle Clough stumbled upon a vintage Playboy issue in an antique shop. At first, it felt subversive and mischievous to flip through its pages—it was, after all, considered to be...

How to turn off ads on Xiaomi smartphones

Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones with HyperOS contain ads in all these stock apps: Downloads, Mi Browser, Mi Video Player, Music, Security, Themes, and the App Vault. So let's go through them one by one and deactivate the ads. In this article,...

Online Gambling Ads Linked to Harmful Gambling Habits, Finnish Study Finds

A study titled “The Impact of Gambling Advertising Online: A Longitudinal Study on Exposure and Harm” surveyed 1,530 Finnish adults aged 18 to 75 between 2021 and 2024 and found that online gambling advertisements are linked to increased problem...

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Highways Ministry protests advertisement at Flowerpot Flyover

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has condemned the installation of a billboard at the Flowerpot Interchange, describing it as a violation of national advertisement regulations. A statement signed by Mr Yasir Ahmed Yartey, Head of the Ministry’s...

Polymarket Ads Signal U.S. Launch Timeline for Sports Futures

Polymarket has all but confirmed it will re-enter the U.S. during the 2025 NFL season with an ad blitz targeting Americans and a new “waitlist” for people to join by providing a phone number. The prediction market platform, which is popular...

Philippines’ DICT says TikTok to stop real-money gambling ads

TikTok will cease real money gambling (RMG) advertisements in the Philippines from August 22, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said, as the government steps up efforts to regulate online betting and protect...

Ads ruined social media. Now they’re coming to AI.

Chatbots might hallucinate and sprinkle too much flattery on their users — "That’s a fascinating question!” one recently told me — but at least the subscription model that underpins them is healthy for our wellbeing. Many Americans pay about $20 a...

UNM, NMSU ADs unite to ask legislature for more financial support

New Mexico State's and New Mexico's athletic directors appealed to the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee for increased financial support in athletics. Burdge and Lovo emphasized the need for renovations to football stadiums to improve the...

Naples Airport considers calling out flight curfew violators in local ads

NAPLES, Fla. — The Naples Airport Authority Board is weighing tougher enforcement measures for its voluntary nighttime curfew, including a controversial proposal to publicly name operators who repeatedly violate the rules. The curfew, in place...

Rapido Hit with ₹10 Lakh Fine for Misleading Ads

India’s bike taxi and auto aggregator Rapido has found itself in hot water. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined its parent company, Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., ₹10 lakh for misleading advertisements and unfair...

Leaked Doc Shows How Much Walmart, Best Buy, and DoorDash Charge For Retail Media Ads on The Trade Desk

Through demand-side platforms like The Trade Desk, advertisers can use that data to target shoppers from retailers like Walmart, Albertsons, Best Buy, and Instacart. The Trade Desk is the largest independent DSP that advertisers use to buy digital...

Beck Bennett Was Told He Had To Choose Between Saturday Night Live And Those AT&T Commercials

Unlike the majority of comedians when they’re first cast on Saturday Night Live, Beck Bennett was well known to a lot of people when the show hired him, although maybe not by name. He was the star of an extremely successful series of nationwide...

Google Rolls Out Unified ‘Google Verified’ Badge for Local Services Ads in 2025

Google’s advertising ecosystem is undergoing a subtle yet significant transformation as the tech giant consolidates its trust signals for local businesses. In a move announced this week, Google plans to replace its array of verification badges in...

Garden Grove Bans Booze Ads Near Schools & Playgrounds

Outdoor advertisements of alcoholic beverages like beer, wine or whiskey will soon no longer be allowed to go up near schools and parks in Garden Grove. Last week, Garden Grove City Council members voted unanimously on an ordinance banning the...