Social Media stories - Page 16

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

Peer reviews and user-generated content now influence 65% of UK shoppers, surpassing celebrity endorsements in shaping purchase decisions, finds Akeneo study.

Taboola appoints Chris Blight as UK Advertising Sales Director to lead Realise platform's strategic sales and expand its advertiser base amid UK team growth.

Marks & Spencer led UK back-to-school social media campaigns in 2025, partnering with 1,380 influencers to generate GBP £5 million in earned media value.

8x8 has extended its partnership with Southampton FC until 2026, enhancing fan engagement through advanced communications and matchday services.

A survey reveals 77% of UK families are influenced by timely back-to-school ads, with cost and relevance key amid rising living expenses.

THG Commerce has become an official TikTok Shop Partner, enhancing its social commerce services to help brands sell directly on social media platforms.

Taboola reveals five marketing trends shaping fashion and beauty in 2025: authenticity, social commerce, inclusivity, AR, and sustainability drive consumer choices.

Kerv has launched Guardian Assurance to help regulated firms like financial and legal services improve compliance and recording of communications.

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

Adobe updates Photoshop across desktop, web and mobile with new AI tools like Harmonize and Generative Upscale to boost creative workflows and editing ease.

The Tour de France Femmes has sparked global growth in women's cycling, boosting audiences, participation, and professional opportunities since 2022, says Zwift.

UK public sector hotlines now cause more caller frustration over hold times than banks, with healthcare and government services topping the list, says new survey.

Siren and Flashpoint have teamed up to enhance investigations with integrated intelligence, aiding security teams against rising hybrid and cyber threats worldwide.

The UK government plans to impose a two-hour daily social media limit for under-16s to tackle youth compulsive behaviour and online harms.

Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.

UK homeware brands like Dunelm and Ikea adapt as demand for outdoor living soars, with Dusk seeing a 42% rise amid sunny weather and changing consumer trends.

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.

UK shoppers grow more confident as 28% now view the economy favourably, boosting store ads and loyalty schemes amid shifting retail habits.