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YouTube’s Budget Plan Premium Lite to Include More Ads Starting June 30
YouTube is altering the terms of its affordable subscription plan, Premium Lite, by introducing more ads—just months after launching the service in the United States. Priced at $7.99 per month, Premium Lite was originally pitched as a...

Franklin-based tech company wins international creative award for advertising campaign
Quore, a Franklin-based hospitality technology company, has been recognized with a 2025 Communicator Award of Distinction for its Relax Like a Guest advertising campaign — an honor awarded by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA). The...

Investigation Shows Social Media Companies Host Ads For Nude Deepfakes
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YouTube is bringing more ads to Premium Lite users starting June 30
When YouTube introduced its Premium Lite tier in March, the goal was to give people a way to see fewer ads on YouTube. It took only three months, but YouTube is already increasing the number of ads that Premium Lite subscribers will see, according...

B.C. targets 3 U.S. states with advertising blitz to recruit doctors, nurses
The British Columbia government has begun an advertising blitz in three U.S. states in an effort to recruit American doctors and nurses to the province. The six-week campaign involves print, video, digital, social media and audio elements and...

Are Your Digital Ads Underperforming? Here’s What to Do
Share Share Share Share Email Running digital ads can feel like throwing darts in the dark, especially when your budget is shrinking, and results aren’t improving. If your ads are underperforming, you’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to...

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Meta’s Platforms Showed Hundreds of ‘Nudify’ Deepfake Ads, CBS News Investigation Finds
CBS News Meta has removed a number of ads promoting “nudify” apps — AI tools used to create sexually explicit deepfakes using images of real people — after a CBS News investigation found hundreds of such advertisements on its platforms. “We have...

B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals
British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and nurses in the United States. British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit...

Tube8 vs EPorner: The ultimate 2025 deep-dive for U.S. viewers on ads, access, and content creator payouts
In a market saturated with adult streaming platforms, Tube8 vs ePorner stands out as a fierce rivalry. Both platforms dominate different corners of the adult entertainment ecosystem in the U.S., appealing to viewers with varied tastes, tech...

Even More Ads Are Coming to YouTube Premium Lite
Summary Google has announced more ads for YouTube Premium Lite, compromising its ad-free appeal. The move changes the value proposition of Premium Lite, making users question its benefits. Users will see ads on YouTube Shorts, music videos, and...
It’s about planning ahead: Kate Seddon’s switch from advertising to landscape designer
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Garden design is a collegiate affair for Kate Seddon. This she makes clear from the moment we...

KSA introduces new era of cooperation, but warns of total advertising ban
The KSA has introduced its "regulator 2.0" concept, offering operators more support, as stakeholders call for greater bank and tech firm involvement in black market fight. The Netherlands gambling watchdog has offered the industry a new era of...

NRI woman blasts Indian landlords in Canada over 'no boys, veg only' rental ads
An Indian woman living in Canada has voiced frustration over discriminatory rental ads posted by Indian landlords abroad. In a Reddit post addressed to the NRI community, she expressed embarrassment at listings that specify preferences based on...

Streaming Services Are Becoming What TV Used to Be: Full of Ads
Have the tables turned? Streaming, once the champion of ad-free viewing, is looking a lot like the old TV it promised to replace—commercials and all. Remember the promise? Nonstop binge-watching bliss. However, as streaming matures and the...

Chinese Skincare Company Refutes ‘False Advertising’ Claims
The public feud has dragged down both skincare specialists’ share prices: Giant Biogene’s stock fell 8.7% in Hong Kong on Thursday, while Bloomage Biotech’s dropped nearly 2% in Shanghai. Photo: AI generated Chinese collagen skincare developer...

Trade Desk Customers Buying Amazon Ads Is 'Not Troubling,' Says Bullish Analyst
Shares of Trade Desk Inc TTD moved sharply lower on Thursday on news of it losing share to Amazon.com Inc's AMZN demand-side platform (DSP), Since Trade Desk is a pure-play DSP, it has "several structural advantages" compared to Amazon's platform,...

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Amazon Thinks It’s Prime Time For Ads; Will Brands Tune In?
Everything and everyone around us, even remotely related to the internet, is evolving, and global tech giants are no exception. While Indian businesses have long replicated the strategies of international behemoths, the tables are turning. What...