Category Archives: Social Media Regulations

Marketers, it’s time to walk the walk on responsible media

Dive into the nuances of responsible media buying that balances brand safety and support for credible journalism, DEIB and sustainability. Angelina Eng on June 7, 2024   As the advertising industry grapples with the growing importance of brand safety, sustainability and supporting diverse and inclusive content, marketers face the challenge of translating these ideals into … Continue reading Marketers, it’s time to walk the walk on responsible media

New York to ban ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids

June 07, 2024 New York to ban ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids As with any regulatory effort against social media companies, New York’s bill has drawn heavy pushback from the tech industry, which argues it unconstitutionally censors the sites. BY Associated Press The New York state Legislature on Friday passed a bill … Continue reading New York to ban ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids

Arkansas passes social media law requiring age verification

Arkansas passes social media law requiring age verification   Karissa Bell @karissabe Arkansas has become the second state to pass a law requiring social media platforms to verify the ages of their users. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed the “Social Media Safety Act” into law, which requires companies verify the ages of users under … Continue reading Arkansas passes social media law requiring age verification

A new California law will require social media platforms to add more ‘protections’ for children

Snap, TikTok and YouTube need to do more to protect children, lawmakers say Snap, YouTube and TikTok promised new safety features, but lawmakers weren’t impressed K. Bell @karissabe   Samuel Corum via Getty Images The Senate Commerce Committee just wrapped up another three-hour hearing about social media’s effect on children and teens. But the latest … Continue reading A new California law will require social media platforms to add more ‘protections’ for children