Hannah Dillon
Staff Writer
Hannah joined ExchangeWire as staff writer in 2022, having previously worked in marketing, communications, and social media. Hannah graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA in Drama and English Literature.Articles by Hannah
Meta Lobbied Ireland Over Data Transfers; JioCinema Breaks Streaming World Record
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Meta lobbied Irish ministers over data transfers; JioCinema usurps Disney to break streaming world record; and Nvidia announces it is building Israel's most powerful supercomputer. Meta lobbied Irish authorities over EU-US transfers Facebook-parent Meta has reportedly lobbied [...]
Commerce Meets Web3 – What Happens Next?
It would be an understatement to say the commerce landscape changed significantly over the last few years. Thanks to a shift towards digital at the start of the decade, prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic, e-commerce has boomed: this year, 20.8% [...]
TikTok Restructures E-Commerce Business; IOSCO Proposes Global Crypto Regulation
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: TikTok readjusts its e-commerce business in a bid to break out of Asia; the IOSCO reveals a proposed global approach to crypto regulation; and Twitter accuses Microsoft of inappropriately harvesting data from the platform. TikTok restructures [...]
EU Fines Meta Record €1.2bn; New Twitter CEO Reassures Top Ad Group
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: EU regulators fine Meta €1.2bn (~£1bn) for transferring Facebook users' data to the US; Linda Yaccarino's appointment as Twitter CEO reassures GroupM; and Shopee launches a new initiative to strengthen the protection of brands' IP. Meta [...]
Meta Develops Twitter-Rival App; Google Faces Legal Action in India
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Meta's plan to launch an app to rival Twitter revealed; India's government plans legal action against Google; and Apple restricts its employees' use of ChatGPT. Meta to launch Twitter rival as early as June Instagram-parent Meta is [...]
The Stack: Microsoft-Activision Approved in EU; OpenAI Chief Appeals for AI Regulation
This week: EU regulators approve Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard, Open AI chief calls for regulation of AI... EU regulators broke step with the UK and US this week by approving the tie-up between Microsoft and gaming developer-publisher Activision-Blizzard, with potentially major ramifications for [...]
Tencent Reports 11% Jump in Quarterly Revenue; Meta Begins Rollout of Meta Verified in UK
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Tencent reports its fastest quarterly growth in over a year; Meta takes its paid verification service to the UK; and Google introduces a new policy requiring publishers in Europe who use its monetisation tools to [...]
Can Commerce Save Social Media?
Social media, although an integral part of our everyday lives and a staple in marketing campaigns, sits in a precarious position. User trust in platforms like Facebook and TikTok has been declining for years now, with the Cambridge Analytica scandal [...]
EU Approves Microsoft-Activision Deal; OpenAI Chief Calls for Regulation of AI
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: EU regulators sign off on Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard; OpenAI's Sam Altman calls for AI firms to be regulated; and Sea Group reports a second consecutive profitable quarter. Microsoft-Activision greenlit in EU Regulators in the EU [...]
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