One of the key outputs from the BBS is the annual BBS Global Trend Index. This is a ranking of the media industry trends that are considered by technology end-user respondents to be the most commercially important to their businesses in the next 2–3 years. The 2026 BBS Global Trend Index In the 2026 survey…
In light of the recent implementation of social media restrictions for under-16s, psychologists and mental health experts believe the measure may help protect young users but could also have unintended consequences. Countless reports and headlines in recent years have highlighted the potential harm that social media can cause to children and other young users (read…
impact of violence on kids) Supporters of the law argue that by restricting access to these highly optimized, engagement-maximizing algorithms for minors, the state can foster a healthier digital experience. The goal isn’t necessarily to remove children from social media entirely, but rather to redesign their experience to be less manipulative and less prone to…
TechRegard has been honoured with the 2026 Fast Rising Tech Newspaper of the Year award at the prestigious Golden Stars Award 2026, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to technology journalism and digital news reporting in Nigeria. The award was presented during a colourful ceremony held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Watercress Hotel, opposite…
What if the strategies that worked for your social media just months ago are already outdated? The first half of 2026 has introduced major social media updates across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. These are not just technical changes. They are reshaping how businesses market, sell, and connect with their audiences. Staying…
As retail media gathers momentum, brands are rethinking how they create advertising to influence consumers at the point of purchase. Unlike traditional media, where awareness and buying are separated, retail media brings the advertisement and the ‘Add to Cart’ button together, compressing the customer journey and raising the importance of every creative element. At the…
Redwolf Ogilvy won a total of 14 awards at the 2024 Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards, highlighted by its win of the Grand Award for Social Media Agency of the Year. The awards ceremony took place on July 10, 2026, at Ayia Napa Marina. The Grand Award was accompanied by nine Gold and four Silver Awards…
BCI asks State Bar Councils, Law colleges to immediately enforce social media and digital ethics rulesThe Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all State Bar Councils and Centres of Legal Education to immediately implement its circular laying down rules on social media use, digital ethics, court decorum, confidentiality and professional conduct for advocates, law…
KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) — The media industry must continue to uphold the principles of accuracy, integrity and ethical journalism in addressing the challenges of the digital era, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said developments in digital technology, including AI, capable of generating images, audio and videos that are difficult to distinguish…
Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels Influencers and followers together are more effective than influencers alone. UConn marketing professor Nicholas Lurie and two colleagues have found a little-known method for significantly enhancing social media influencer marketing. In a recently published article in the Journal of Marketing, the researchers highlight how seeding the combination of a prominent…
