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Fake news; real profits

by Mike Zaneis on Oct 3, 2019 1:52:02 PM

The digital advertising industry is funding disinformation - "fake news" - online, and putting brands' reputations at risk.
A new study from CHEQ looks at the impact of block lists on one day of publishing and finds that brands are not being well served by the practice.
According to a new survey, more than 80% of consumers say they would reduce/stop purchases of products that advertised near extreme or dangerous content.