Consumer and Society

Trump-TikTok battle: the latest chapter of the social media revolution?

Donald Trump’s short career as a politician has in large part been defined by his ability to control narratives using…

6 years ago

Apps are even more inventive than governments in teaching kids how to stay safe online

A study released by SafeToNet, an online safety app for kids, has revealed that young British children are engaged in…

7 years ago

Amazon announces its next project: payment by handprints

As Amazon continues looking to give consumers more choice in terms of payment options, a report in the Wall Street…

7 years ago

Starbucks announces new sustainability goals

Sustainability and green issues are a big concern for many consumers. Because of this, more and more companies are beginning…

7 years ago

The future of product placement for advertising

Product placement has been used for many years by companies, and it’s common for brands to pay for their products…

7 years ago

ASA ruling bans vaping adverts from Instagram

Earlier in the year, a group of 125 anti-smoking groups called for social media platforms to do more to stop…

7 years ago

US to raise age limit for smoking and vaping from 18 to 21

In recent months, e-cigarettes and the ‘vaping epidemic’ have dominated the news headlines. Now, Congress has finalised a bill that…

7 years ago

Successful funding round for Yubo signals golden age for European startups

French social media app Yubo has raised an impressive €11.2 million in capital to continue its international development as a…

7 years ago

Study highlights the potential dangers of bacteria in make-up products

A study carried out by researchers at Aston University has found that make-up products could pose a risk to consumers…

7 years ago

Researchers to begin testing monthly oral contraceptive pill

The combined oral contraceptive pill is used by millions of women around the world. When used effectively, it’s around 99%…

7 years ago