ShareChat, an Indian social media firm, has appointed Neha Markanda as its chief business officer. She will lead revenue strategy and business growth for ShareChat and Moj platforms. Markanda joins from Google India. She brings over 22 years of experience.
Australia's internet watchdog criticises social media giants. These firms allegedly ignore online child sex abuse. YouTube and Apple are under scrutiny for their reporting practices. The eSafety Commissioner highlights safety deficiencies. Platforms fail to prevent livestreaming of abuse material. They also lack adequate reporting mechanisms. The government is pushing for stricter measures.
Snap stock falls 15% after its Q2 2025 earnings revealed slower revenue growth, disappointing Wall Street. Despite an 8.7% rise in revenue and a 9% jump in daily users, Snap missed expectations with a weak ARPU and an ad platform pricing error that hurt investor confidence. The company also blamed U.S. tariff changes for dampening advertiser budgets. While Snapchat+ subscriptions grew and user engagement remained strong, the market reacted sharply to monetization issues. Now, all eyes are on Snap's ability to recover its advertising business, boost ARPU, and fix internal glitches to regain growth momentum.
New rules are coming to the United Arab Emirates. Now, social media users need a permit for posting ads. This applies to both paid and unpaid promotions. The permit is free for the first three years. The UAE Media Council aims to increase transparency. They also want to protect consumers. This initiative professionalises digital advertising.
Australia will include YouTube in its ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision after research revealed a high percentage of children encountering harmful content on the platform. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the negative impact of social media on Australian children, vowing to protect parents and hold social media firms accountable with significant fines for violations.
The Federal Authority for Identity has issued a warning. It cautions against online ads promising fast visas for high fees. These services are fake and unauthorized. ICP urges people to use official channels only. These include the ICP website and licensed typing centers. The authority is monitoring suspicious websites. Legal action will be taken against offenders.
New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a "milestone" in their years-long battle for stronger regulations. The long-awaited new rules, which aim to prevent minors from encountering content relating to suicide, self-harm, eating disorders as well as porn, stem from a 2023 Online Safety Act.
When Yaccarino's joined the recently rebranded X, it was undergoing a major policy shift under Musk's leadership. It was going from a social media app to an "everything app", on track to integrate audio-video calls, job search and long-form texts. It was also facing a drop in global usage and a fall in advertising revenue, mainly driven by controversial statements made by Musk.
Jake Paul, the social media prankster turned boxer, continues to draw massive attention to the sport, despite criticism from purists. His recent victory over Julio César Chávez Jr. and the spectacle of fighting Mike Tyson highlight his ability to monetize hate and generate viewership.
The Netflix series 'Adolescence' has sparked discussions among Indian parents about the impact of excessive screen time on teens. Parents are reframing their parenting styles to become friends with their children, fostering open communication and shared experiences. Brands are beginning to leverage this trend, portraying themselves as conduits between parents and teens, addressing parental concerns about social media's influence.
WhatsApp is set to introduce advertising features within its Updates tab, marking a shift towards monetization. These features include paid channel subscriptions, promoted channels, and Status advertisements. Meta emphasizes that personal messages will remain end-to-end encrypted and user privacy will be protected, with ad targeting based on limited information. The rollout will occur gradually over the coming months.
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