Google unveils plans for user names, comments to appear in ads

Last Updated: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 09:24

Google Inc plans to launch new product-endorsement ads incorporating photos, comments and names of its users, in a move to match the "social" ads pioneered by rival Facebook Inc that is raising some privacy concerns.

Instagram to start displaying ads in photo feeds, promises to `start slow`

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 09:10

The legions of people who use Instagram will start to see advertising in their photo sharing feed in the next couple of months.

Facebook expands ad service for app developers

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 12:36

Facebook Inc is expanding an advertising service aimed at developers of smartphone and tablet apps, the social network`s latest move to bolster its fast-growing mobile business.

Facebook to show users less unwanted ads in newsfeed

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 09:04

Facebook newsfeeds will contain fewer ads for products or services that users are not interested in, Facebook Inc said on Friday, announcing changes in advertising policy.

Facebook to show users less unwanted ads in newsfeed

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 08:58

It was the Web company’s latest effort to refine the newsfeed ads that have become more important to its business.

Russia threatens to block Facebook over drug ads

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 17:34

Russia threatened to block Facebook for allegedly publishing ads for illegal designer drugs on its website.

TRAI moves court against broadcasters for ads above 12 mins

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 21:08

The complaints said the broadcasters have been violating the TRAI regulations which limit the time of advertisement during one hour of programme to 12 minutes.

'Cyber criminals try to steal fin data using fake tax ads'

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 16:54

Cyber criminals try to take advantage of the rush during the last days of e-filing as tax payers try to meet the deadline set by the I-T department.

Facebook revenue up 53%; users, mobile ads climb

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 08:56

Facebook's growing appeal to consumers and advertisers combined to deliver the company's strongest ad revenue growth since the third quarter of 2011.

Andy Murray and Kim Sears could be `next Burberry couple`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 14:50

Andy Murray and his lady love, Kim Sears, could be the next celebrity couple to feature in a Burberry ad campaign.

Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 00:14

Turkey`s Parliament has passed legislation to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.