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In response to competition concerns raised by the CMA, Meta has offered commitments not to use competitors’ advertising data for its Facebook Marketplace online classified ad service. It will do this by implementing new technical systems and training for staff.
CMA action results in Facebook going further to combat the trading in fake and misleading reviews on Facebook.com and Instagram.com.
The CMA has found that Facebook’s completed acquisition of Giphy raises competition concerns in relation to digital advertising and the supply of GIFs.
The CMA welcomes today’s Competition Appeal Tribunal judgment which dismissed all of Facebook’s grounds of appeal.
Instagram, Facebook and eBay platforms take action to tackle the trading of fake and misleading reviews.
The CMA has today welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss all 4 of Facebook’s grounds of appeal in a key case on how companies engage with the CMA.
The CMA is investigating the disclosure of paid for endorsements on social media platforms.
The Competition and Markets Authority has completed its market study into online platforms and the digital advertising market in the UK.
Social media advertising 2012 to 2015.
Facebook has been fined £50.5 million for breaching an order imposed by the CMA during its investigation into Facebook’s purchase of Giphy.
Cost of FCO’s presence on Facebook and Twitter for 2012 to 2013.
This Freedom of Information release relates to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office presence on social media, such as Facebook and Twitter
Following CMA action, Instagram will do more to prevent hidden advertising on its app and website, signalling an important behaviour shift by a major platform.
Response to an FOI requesting information on departmental spend on Facebook
Social media platforms and celebrities team up with government and NHS to launch new graphics to show support for vaccine roll-out.
Spend on social media sites.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the SIA's yearly spend on social media advertising between 2019 and 2022.
The CMA finds that Meta’s purchase of Giphy would limit choice for UK social media users and reduce innovation in UK display advertising.
Employment Tribunal decision.
The CMA has urged Facebook and eBay to act to stop the sale of fake reviews through their sites.
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