misinformation

Dec 2, 2022

Twitter halts Covid-19 misinformation policy in latest business pivot

The pandemic-inspired policy, which removed more than 11,000 accounts since 2020, is no longer in effect.

Nov 16, 2022

UK brands and marketers take a stand on climate disinformation

Group urges social network CEOs to crack down on content and ads making ‘deceptive statements’.

Sep 17, 2022

The Trust Project and Microsoft team up to fight fake news

A news literacy campaign from the global network of media organizations teaches people how to spot misinformation using Microsoft’s platforms.

Jun 22, 2022

GARM sets guidelines on misinformation and monetising sensitive topics

Cross-industry initiative has expanded its guidelines around “harmful content” to demonetize misinformation online and help advertisers to navigate ad placements around sensitive content.

May 3, 2022

How brands in China are grappling with social media misinformation issues

Rumours and invalid traffic that mislead consumers and investors can cause brand losses and PR nightmares. All the more reason for brands to engage and interact with verified information of their own, say China marketing experts.

Apr 7, 2022

Pinterest unveils climate misinformation policy

It’s the first among major platforms to create a policy specific to climate misinformation.