Tag Archives: U.S.

A showdown between an ad tech firm and the FTC will test the limits of U.S. privacy law

By Alex Pasternack September 08, 2022   Who gets to know where you are? The question is at the heart of a new lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission against a little-known Idaho-based ad tech company, Kochava, which regulators accuse of unfairly selling the timestamped location information of millions of Americans. But before government … Continue reading A showdown between an ad tech firm and the FTC will test the limits of U.S. privacy law

How Central American immigrants played a vital role in the U.S. labor movement

By Elizabeth Oglesby September 05, 2022 Tech workers, warehouse employees, and baristas have notched many victories in recent months at major U.S. companies long deemed long shots for unions, including Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks.     To me, these recent union wins recall another pivotal period in the U.S. labor movement several decades ago. But … Continue reading How Central American immigrants played a vital role in the U.S. labor movement

China, U.S. Tech Stocks Climb Throughout The Week On Different Drivers

China, U.S. Tech Stocks Climb Throughout The Week On Different Drivers ValueWalk / 30 Aug 2022   Tech stocks in China and the U.S. are popping, although for different reasons. In China, an agreement between Washington and Beijing over their long-running audit disagreement triggered gains in Chinese tech stocks because their U.S. listings appear to be protected. … Continue reading China, U.S. Tech Stocks Climb Throughout The Week On Different Drivers

YouTube Launches Podcast Page For U.S. Users

YouTube Launches Podcast Page For U.S. Users by Colin Kirkland , August 22, 2022 Despite the lack of any formal announcement, YouTube has launched its own podcast page, according to 9to5Google. U.S. consumers are now able to see popular podcast channels, episodes, playlists, categories and recommended shows alongside the site’s existing Explorer page. Podcasting may … Continue reading YouTube Launches Podcast Page For U.S. Users

The strongest dollar in 20 years is wiping billions off U.S. company earnings. Here’s why

By Clint Rainey   July 26, 2022     The value of the U.S. dollar is the strongest it’s been in a generation, which means Americans planning vacations to Europe or wiring cash to family in Latin America are not upset. However, if you happen to be a U.S. company that earns a decent percentage … Continue reading The strongest dollar in 20 years is wiping billions off U.S. company earnings. Here’s why

YouTube’s Creative Ecosystem Contributed $25B To U.S. GDP

YouTube’s Creative Ecosystem Contributed $25B To U.S. GDP by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 22, 2022 The Oxford Economics Study — The State of The Creator Economy — examines how content affects the economy, assessing the economic, societal and cultural impact of YouTube in the U.S. last year. This report shows how YouTube supports … Continue reading YouTube’s Creative Ecosystem Contributed $25B To U.S. GDP

U.S. Ecommerce Search Ad Spend Forecast To Reach $55.72B By 2026: eMarketer

U.S. Ecommerce Search Ad Spend Forecast To Reach $55.72B By 2026: eMarketer by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 1, 2022 Insider Intelligence from eMarketer estimates that by 2026, the U.S. ecommerce search ad spending will reach $55.72 billion — up from $27.10 billion this year. Display will reach $17.31 billion, up from $8.86 billion … Continue reading U.S. Ecommerce Search Ad Spend Forecast To Reach $55.72B By 2026: eMarketer

Equal pay comes to U.S. soccer: Here’s what to know about the landmark win for women players

By Connie Lin   May 18, 2022 In a landmark deal, soccer players of the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams will now be paid equally, including per-game fees and prize money from official tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup. The agreement is a major win for women’s soccer—a victory claimed just six months … Continue reading Equal pay comes to U.S. soccer: Here’s what to know about the landmark win for women players

Quick Question: What’s The Top U.S. Industry Advertising On Facebook?

Quick Question: What’s The Top U.S. Industry Advertising On Facebook? by Joe Mandese  @mp_joemandese, May 27, 2022 If you guessed government/politics, you’re way ahead of me. And you probably also have some strong opinions about how that correlates to parent Meta’s decisions – or indecisions – about regulating organic political content. While it doesn’t speak … Continue reading Quick Question: What’s The Top U.S. Industry Advertising On Facebook?