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This summer — or the past several years for that matter — has been anything but peaceful in the world of #digitalmedia. And amid all of the breaking news, a slew of new vocabulary terms emerged with or without clear definitions. Fear not, though! Here’s the latest guide to what people are actually saying when they talk about the ever-changing media industry. Story by Kayleigh Barber

I *truly* admire the brave and noble-minded individuals that are fighting for a better ad ecosystem. But I think that very few are sufficiently articulating the inevitable trade-offs, including the 2nd and 3rd-order consequences, which will impact citizens and society at large in numerous ways, and quite possibly do more harm than good. This is why I think we need to be transparent about what *exactly* we want to see happen with the ad-supported media ecosystem, honesty articulate & understand all of those trade-offs, and then collectively decide (as a democracy does) if/how to proceed to maximize the benefits and minimize the harms. You want to end surveillance capitalism AND get rid of obtrusive ads AND maintain free access to quality content (including the expensive news journalism critical for society)? I'm sorry, but we cannot have our cake and eat it too. We have to strike the right balance between consumers, advertisers, and content creators. Any maximalist position that doesn't acknowledge that is unlikely to succeed, or will end up creating a system that is even worse than what we have today (which is plenty bad as is). P.S. For anybody interested, in this post last year I tried to articulate my hopeful vision for how a return to quality-based ad measurement in a privacy-safe world could restore that ecosystem balance, and how it would effect the 3 main constituents: https://lnkd.in/eH3bfGSt

By examining the impact of programmatic political ads on the ecosystem of connected TV and social media, EMARKETER sheds light on the evolving nature of political communication and the challenges it poses for democracy, media ethics, and digital advertising practices. https://lnkd.in/eDJ2yAT4 #programmaticmedia #emarketer #advertising

💥 The looming legal clash over Florida and Texas social media laws mirrors a high-stakes poker match, leaving advertisers on edge, uncertain of the cards they'll be dealt next. 🤔 Envision this: navigating through a labyrinth of regulatory ambiguity with no clear path forward. The potential repercussions for advertising strategies are immense, casting a veil of uncertainty over the digital landscape, disrupting the delicate equilibrium between brand messaging and audience engagement, and leaving advertisers scrambling to adapt. ⚖️ As advertisers eagerly await the Supreme Court's ruling, one thing remains abundantly clear: the far-reaching consequences of this legal saga will resonate across the industry. Regulators must recognize the significance of collaboration with stakeholders to foster a secure digital environment. #SocialMedia #Laws #SupremeCourt #DigitalAdvertising #Content

USA - Social Media and Free Speech. The Supreme Court of the USA has issued relevant decisions on the ability to States to inferfere with Social Media content. Here is the certiorari. #SocialMedia #Media&Entertainment

Writing in Lawfare, partner Kellen Dwyer outlines five key takeaways on social media regulation and policy following the recent #SCOTUS decisions on Moody v. NetChoice and Murthy v. Missouri. https://bit.ly/4cwR6Tz

🎯 The ad tech industry's outdated metrics? Not for us! Explore our new Currency of Impact tool, co-produced with the Reynolds Journalism Institute, and learn how we're reshaping the advertising landscape for Black and Brown news publishers. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eERYtCmX #URLimpactracker #tools #mediabuying #currencyofimpact #blackandbrownaudiences #bipocmedia

With Google, X and Facebook estimated to have taken over 60% of advertising revenue from mainstream media over the past decade. This competition inquiry is one to watch. It speaks to the power of innovation but also the importance for economies like SA to protect jobs. #digital #advertising #media #innovation

🔥 Is Social Media Censorship a Violation of Free Speech? The Supreme Court Weighs In! 🔥 Texas and Florida are shaking things up with laws that demand social media platforms to stop censoring content. Do these laws protect free speech or threaten it? The Supreme Court's latest ruling has sent shockwaves through the nation, hinting that social media giants might still have the power to control what you see and say online. ➡️ Texas says: No more censoring! The law is constitutional. ➡️ Florida says: Equal exposure for all views! The law is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court sends these cases back to lower courts, stirring even more controversy. They’ve declared that social media platforms, as private companies, can largely decide what content to allow. But is this a win for free speech or a step towards more censorship? 💬 What’s your take? Do you think social media platforms should control content, or do these laws go too far in regulating free speech? Dive into our latest blog post and 📺 watch Paul Reed discuss these cases in the "LiveFeedReeds" video to get all the details and join the heated debate! #FreeSpeech #Censorship #SocialMediaLaws https://lnkd.in/e9ZcX4gx

Who Should Moderate Social Media Content? https://lnkd.in/daCiiF_a The United States could continue a free-market approach that allows the platforms to dictate content based on consumer behavior, or it could pursue a controlled approach through regulations and other legal safeguards. [The author] cited the Network Enforcement Act in Germany that requires social media platforms to remove hate content and false information. Since the law passed in 2017, there’s been a measurable decline of online hate speech, particularly anti-refugee content. Researchers have also found a decrease in offline incidents of hate crimes.