Archive for the ‘Legal implications’ Category

No. Not every company needs to take a brand political stand.

Values-based marketing is one of the hottest topics around but it’s not for everybody and you should not be taking a brand political stand without due diligence.

Instagram Engagement Down? You Might Be Shadowbanned!

By Kerry Gorgone, {grow} Contributing Columnist Brands trying to use Instagram to reach their audience already have to fight for engagement: 70% of instagram posts don’t get seen due to Instagram’s […]

Don’t blame the influencers for corrupt influence marketing efforts

Unilever’s CMO blasted corrupt influence marketing practices but this article explains that the real fault lies in his own company

Blocking E.U. Residents is Not the Solution to GDPR Headaches

Some sites have blocked E.U. residents rather than figure out a way to comply with the General Data Privacy Regulation. This article explains why that’s the wrong approach to GDPR headaches

The Facebook Congressional Hearings were more disturbing than you realize

The Facebook Congressional Hearings were more than an inquiry into troubling ads and privacy. It demonstrated a shocking lack of understanding of tech that will eventually threaten national security.

Why you should worry about Europe’s new hate speech laws

Don’t become complacent about public posts. Europe’s new hate speech laws could affect journalists, businesses, and social media users.

Protecting your podcast: Finding and using pod-safe music

Did you know your podcast music can result in a lawsuit? Pay attention to these vital tips for protecting your podcast from attorney Kerry Gorgone.

Facebook’s biggest problem isn’t ethics, hate or fake news. It’s Facebook.

Mark Zuckerberg has pledged to “fix Facebook” this year. But Facebook’s biggest problems are not caused by fake news or Russian intervention. It’s from their own advertising system.

The Business Case for Social Network Subscriptions

How are social networks going to evolve and what will the social network in a decade look like? With growing concerns over data privacy and transparency, and an emerging generations that are far smarter and more savvy when it comes to technology, paid social network subscriptions may be an answer.