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UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image
Marketing Technologies

UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image

UK football ads are missing the target as male fans reject boozy, laddish clichés and demand healthier, more nuanced portrayals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Social Media stories

Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive
eCommerce

Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive

Pulse Advertising has named Paola Nannelli Chief Executive as it steps up UK and US growth plans in the fast-shifting social commerce market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Kerala crackdown targets online child abuse networks
Data Protection

Kerala crackdown targets online child abuse networks

Kerala Police stage 660-plus raids in major P-Hunt drive against online child abuse, seizing 431 devices and making 26 arrests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Exclusive: How email still reigns supreme for small business marketing
Customer Experience

Exclusive: How email still reigns supreme for small business marketing

Constant Contact doubles down on AI-driven tools while keeping email the core link between small businesses and their customers.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
Storage

myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Dark web 'fraud superstore' struggles with AI checks
Surveillance

Dark web 'fraud superstore' struggles with AI checks

Dark web 'fraud superstores' expand slick services but LexisNexis research finds AI liveness and deepfake checks still foil many scams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Data Protection

Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy

Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens
Data Privacy

Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens

Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
Data Protection

Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Canva brings brand-safe design generation into ChatGPT
Marketing Technologies

Canva brings brand-safe design generation into ChatGPT

Canva integrates with ChatGPT to auto-apply Brand Kits, letting teams generate editable, on-brand designs directly from chat prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Alibaba Cloud brings AI replay tech to Milano 2026
Robotic Process Automation

Alibaba Cloud brings AI replay tech to Milano 2026

Alibaba Cloud will power immersive AI-driven replays and fast media search for global broadcasters at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm
Social Media

Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm

New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

CelcomDigi survey to tackle AI-driven scams at unis
EduTech

CelcomDigi survey to tackle AI-driven scams at unis

CelcomDigi launches nationwide survey to learn how Malaysian uni students spot AI-driven scams and shape stronger online safety tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge
Data Protection

Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025
Gaming

Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025

Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
NFL study links players' data exposure to safety risk
Data Protection

NFL study links players' data exposure to safety risk

Most NFL players' personal data appears on people search sites, with Super Bowl teams facing above-average exposure and heightened safety risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
AliveNow crafts interactive 'Born To Trade' hub
Fintech

AliveNow crafts interactive 'Born To Trade' hub

AliveNow builds interactive 'Born To Trade' hub for FYERS, blending personalised videos and a daily quiz to drive repeat trader engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026