Tag Archives: Fake

Brand safety: Avoiding fake & hyperpartisan news on the Google Display Network

Ginny Marvin on February 28, 2017     What does online brand safety mean in the age of hyperpartisan, sensationalized and fake news content? With programmatic targeting and retargeting, brands can find themselves cozied up to content that may not match up with their values and messaging. That’s not new, but the proliferation of sites aimed … Continue reading Brand safety: Avoiding fake & hyperpartisan news on the Google Display Network

The fake information epidemic and how it will hurt local search in 2017

Fake content and information will be a growing problem in 2017. Columnist Wesley Young takes a look at this trending issue and discusses ways that false information is being used and how local businesses and marketers can protect against it. Wesley Young on January 4, 2017  Fake news and its influence on the election dominated … Continue reading The fake information epidemic and how it will hurt local search in 2017

Are fake online reviews killing consumer confidence?

Consumer confidence in reviews is drastically lagging. Contributor Tamar Weinberg explains how brands can take advantage of user-generated content and a smart review process to regain that trust. Tamar Weinberg on October 21, 2016   Ninety percent of shoppers say reviews impact their purchasing decisions. They are as good as gold — when they’re real. … Continue reading Are fake online reviews killing consumer confidence?

Don’t Be Deceived: Fake Reviews Are A Real Marketing Problem

Columnist Sara Spivey believes marketers need to adopt new practices and guidelines to preserve shoppers’ trust in consumer-generated content. Sara Spivey on November 13, 2015 As an industry, we’re at a major crossroads. Ninety percent of consumers say their buying decisions are influenced by online reviews, yet seven out of 10 US and UK consumers … Continue reading Don’t Be Deceived: Fake Reviews Are A Real Marketing Problem

Businessweek Investigation Sheds Light On Giant Market For Fake Web Traffic

A first-hand look at the ecosystem swirling around bot traffic. Ginny Marvin on September 24, 2015 Just ahead of Advertising Week in New York, Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover story takes a first-hand look at the market for fake digital traffic across the Web. It’s a juicy story worth reading, with details about why the advertiser’s dream of being … Continue reading Businessweek Investigation Sheds Light On Giant Market For Fake Web Traffic