Showtime: The potential for a TikTok ban had been circulated for months, but the sell-off measure got new life when it was wrapped into a military aid bill for Israel and Ukraine. Now, ByteDance will have to seek a buyer, remove the app from the US, or undertake a lengthy legal battle disputing the ban as a violation of the First Amendment. Who would buy TikTok?
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| Apr 25, 2024
Why this matters: The potential for a ban or forced sale of TikTok has increased now that the US Senate has approved the initiative, which is included in a military aid bill for Ukraine and Israel. TikTok’s uncertain political status is a stark reminder of its powerful advertising potential, which advertisers could lose access to.
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Just as agencies came to terms with the pandemic wave, they were forced to contend with the war in Ukraine, ongoing supply chain disruptions, global political polarization and unrest, soaring inflation, and concerns of a recession
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| Sep 29, 2022
ES: Mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine could leave necessary chip components in short supply: The region produces neon and palladium, which could further choke chip supplies if unavailable.
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| Feb 15, 2022
Ukraine conflict could bog down various supply chains: Russia and Ukraine are a significant source for materials and energy supplies, and continued conflict and Russian sanctions will lead to shortages.
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| Feb 28, 2022
Big Tech faces dilemma in Russia-Ukraine conflict: While rushing to get refugees to safety, companies debate remaining neutral, which would seem like compliance with Russia, or leveling sanctions and risking retribution from the Kremlin.
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| Mar 1, 2022
Ukraine conflict presents a chance for social media to amend a history of misinformation: American tech firms clashed with Russia over the weekend, often rebuking its requests.
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| Mar 1, 2022
The Ukraine crisis forces video platforms to make tough decisions: Political content is thriving on Twitch and YouTube, but so is misinformation.
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| Feb 28, 2022
On today's episode, we discuss what brands and companies are doing in support of Ukraine, what they should be considering from a brand safety perspective, and what's going to be most important to consumers. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Dave Frankland.
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| Mar 10, 2022
A number of economic headwinds threaten to pummel retailers: The war in Ukraine, continued supply chain bottlenecks, and rising inflation are increasing the risk of recession.
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| Apr 11, 2022
Chipmakers faced with huge stockpiles: The war in Ukraine and China shutdowns are taking their toll on the PC and smartphone market. Manufacturers might have to pivot to produce chips for other uses.
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| May 17, 2022
War in Ukraine could extend the chip shortage: Energy and logistics costs are rising, while inflation threatens to balloon and inhibit economic growth for Western Europe and the world.
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| Mar 15, 2022
Oil prices are returning to highs last seen after Russia invaded Ukraine, threatening to reheat inflation. Student loan payments could suck $70 billion a year out of the economy. The SAG-AFTRA and UAW strikes have no end in sight. And the government still has to figure out how to avert a shutdown—while also installing a new Speaker of the House.
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| Oct 26, 2023
Imports from China to the EU accelerated in 2022 when consumer prices rose sharply against a backdrop of Brexit, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Inflation has since begun easing across Europe, but high interest rates are still weighing on consumer spending. Shein, AliExpress, and Temu are gaining share of ecommerce sales in Western Europe.
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| Apr 18, 2024
But that is becoming less of an excuse in Europe, where renewable energy costs have fallen below gas and oil, largely as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. Emissions generated by the ad tech stack remain the bigger issue. It’s this part of the supply chain that has an outsized impact on digital advertising’s sustainability problem.
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| Apr 1, 2024
European consumers are changing their buying habits vis-à-vis inflation: The war in Ukraine is impacting economic conditions in numerous European markets, driving up prices to near-record levels and reversing recent gains in consumer confidence.
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| Apr 6, 2022
Payments industry reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and international sanctions.
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| Mar 2, 2022
Russian cyberattack on Ukraine has far-reaching implications: The unprecedented DDoS attack on Ukraine triggers calls for worldwide cybersecurity measures to protect infrastructure.
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Shaky economic conditions in Turkey and Russia and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will drag down the figures. Central and Eastern Europe will produce $13.20 billion in digital advertising this year. India, China, and the US will overshadow every other country in 2024. The three most populous countries in the world will also be the three most noteworthy for the ad industry this year.
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| Jan 10, 2024