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China Accuses CIA Making "Absurd" Attempt To Recruit Spies
Beijing accused the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday of making an "absurd" attempt to recruit Chinese citizens via videos posted to social media.
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Kedarnath Yatra Helicopter Booking Online Scam: Uttarakhand Police STF Reportedly Cracks Down on Cybercriminals
Kedarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage journey for one of the four Dhams for Hindu devotees, has witnessed a rise in online scams in recent years. The Uttarakhand government is cracking down on fake helicopter ticket booking scams. Fraudsters have been creating fake ticket booking websites and are advertising them via social media pages, to lure devotees lo...
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Mumbai Company Offers Internship For Rs 10/Month, Internet Says "Isse Accha Vishal Mega Mart..."
Falcon Labs, a Mumbai-based company, advertised a backend developer internship for a monthly stipend of just Rs 10.
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Understanding Crypto Airdrops: The Process, Pros and Problems
Developers often announce free airdrops of their native tokens through social media to advertise their upcoming projects among investors. While the tactic does have a community-building aspect to it, crypto airdrop has also emerged as a repeated technique used by scammers to steal from unsuspecting individuals. Â
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SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
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Instagram Rolls Out Testimonials Which Lets Creators Get Paid by Writing Endorsements
Instagram on Thursday announced a new avenue for creators to earn money through partnership advertisements called Testimonials. It is a type of content which a brand posts in collaboration with a creator for the promotion for a product or service. Such ads are featured on the creator’s Instagram handle in the form of videos or written-only text. ...
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Fact Check: Altered Amul Ad Shared To Claim It Mocked Rahul And Priyanka Gandhi
A photo of a purported advertisement banner of Amul was recently shared on social media, with users claiming that it featured cartoons depicting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and mocked the Congress party.
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Viral: X User Shares Pic Of "Human Ads" Walking On Street, Sparks Debate Online
An X post showing humans carrying billboards advertising a food delivery app has received a range of reactions online. Find out more about it below.
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Viral Post Shows 'Paan' Stains On Billboard Advertisement, Internet Disgusted
The post has sparked significant discussion among social media users, with many emphasising the need to improve the understanding and practice of good civic sense among Indians.
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Netflix Hopes for Live Sports Knockout with Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight
Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two punch from Netflix. The OTT streaming service has dabbled in sports content before, with exhibition golf and tennis events and the wildly popular docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive".
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Delhi Metro Takes Down "Check Your Oranges" Ad After Criticism For Insensitivity
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has removed a breast cancer awareness advertisement from its trains following backlash from social media users and daily passengers.
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"Double Standards": Gautam Gambhir Faces Massive Backlash Over Social Media Post
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under a lot of fire on social media following his social media post advertising a fantasy cricket app.
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Facebook Gets a New Video Tab as Meta Introduces AI-Powered Video Ad Tools via Advantage+ Platform
Facebook will soon get a new video tab on its platform which will play all the different types of video formats in the same place. This announcement was made by Meta at the Advertising Week event on Tuesday. Alongside, the social media giant also introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for video-based ad creation and deployment.
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"Forcing Young Women To...": IndiGo's "Girl Power" Ad Faces Backlash
IndiGo is facing a wave of criticism on social media for its latest advertisement promoting girl power, with many users claiming there's a stark contrast between the airline's message and its actual practices.
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Snap to Focus on Ads Business, AR Amid Poor Stock Performance
Snap is set to lay its focus on boosting advertising business and work around AR, as confirmed by CEO Evan Spiegel. The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the Snapchat owner, as it contends with major social media players.
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China Accuses CIA Making "Absurd" Attempt To Recruit Spies
Beijing accused the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday of making an "absurd" attempt to recruit Chinese citizens via videos posted to social media.
-
Kedarnath Yatra Helicopter Booking Online Scam: Uttarakhand Police STF Reportedly Cracks Down on Cybercriminals
Kedarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage journey for one of the four Dhams for Hindu devotees, has witnessed a rise in online scams in recent years. The Uttarakhand government is cracking down on fake helicopter ticket booking scams. Fraudsters have been creating fake ticket booking websites and are advertising them via social media pages, to lure devotees lo...
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Mumbai Company Offers Internship For Rs 10/Month, Internet Says "Isse Accha Vishal Mega Mart..."
Falcon Labs, a Mumbai-based company, advertised a backend developer internship for a monthly stipend of just Rs 10.
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Understanding Crypto Airdrops: The Process, Pros and Problems
Developers often announce free airdrops of their native tokens through social media to advertise their upcoming projects among investors. While the tactic does have a community-building aspect to it, crypto airdrop has also emerged as a repeated technique used by scammers to steal from unsuspecting individuals. Â
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SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
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Instagram Rolls Out Testimonials Which Lets Creators Get Paid by Writing Endorsements
Instagram on Thursday announced a new avenue for creators to earn money through partnership advertisements called Testimonials. It is a type of content which a brand posts in collaboration with a creator for the promotion for a product or service. Such ads are featured on the creator’s Instagram handle in the form of videos or written-only text. ...
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Fact Check: Altered Amul Ad Shared To Claim It Mocked Rahul And Priyanka Gandhi
A photo of a purported advertisement banner of Amul was recently shared on social media, with users claiming that it featured cartoons depicting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and mocked the Congress party.
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Viral: X User Shares Pic Of "Human Ads" Walking On Street, Sparks Debate Online
An X post showing humans carrying billboards advertising a food delivery app has received a range of reactions online. Find out more about it below.
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Viral Post Shows 'Paan' Stains On Billboard Advertisement, Internet Disgusted
The post has sparked significant discussion among social media users, with many emphasising the need to improve the understanding and practice of good civic sense among Indians.
-
Netflix Hopes for Live Sports Knockout with Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight
Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two punch from Netflix. The OTT streaming service has dabbled in sports content before, with exhibition golf and tennis events and the wildly popular docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive".
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Delhi Metro Takes Down "Check Your Oranges" Ad After Criticism For Insensitivity
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has removed a breast cancer awareness advertisement from its trains following backlash from social media users and daily passengers.
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"Double Standards": Gautam Gambhir Faces Massive Backlash Over Social Media Post
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under a lot of fire on social media following his social media post advertising a fantasy cricket app.
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Facebook Gets a New Video Tab as Meta Introduces AI-Powered Video Ad Tools via Advantage+ Platform
Facebook will soon get a new video tab on its platform which will play all the different types of video formats in the same place. This announcement was made by Meta at the Advertising Week event on Tuesday. Alongside, the social media giant also introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for video-based ad creation and deployment.
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"Forcing Young Women To...": IndiGo's "Girl Power" Ad Faces Backlash
IndiGo is facing a wave of criticism on social media for its latest advertisement promoting girl power, with many users claiming there's a stark contrast between the airline's message and its actual practices.
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Snap to Focus on Ads Business, AR Amid Poor Stock Performance
Snap is set to lay its focus on boosting advertising business and work around AR, as confirmed by CEO Evan Spiegel. The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the Snapchat owner, as it contends with major social media players.
