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Shaping Media and Advertising in 2025: Key Shifts on the Horizon 

5W PR

The media and advertising industries are poised for significant transformation in 2025, driven by evolving privacy regulations, advancements in artificial intelligence, and the rise of new media channels. These privacy shifts create opportunities for companies to showcase their commitment to ethical practices and consumer trust.

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Bits, Bytes and the Ethics of Data

PRSay

Data has always informed the work of PR professionals, but the sheer volume of information available today raises new ethical and moral questions about what we collect, curate, share and use. In their quest for research funding, some data scientists might forego scientific rigor and ethical considerations.

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Sephora Data-Privacy Penalties Sound Alarm for Marketers

PRSay

Marketers are taking notice of California’s data-privacy laws after cosmetics retailer Sephora agreed last month to pay $1.2 million in penalties for alleged violations involving its targeted-advertising practices. For further reading: Using Data Ethically to Inform PR Strategies ( Strategies & Tactics , September 2022).

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Social Media Laws: What Are They and How Do They Impact Brands?

Contently - Strategy

From disinformation to privacy violations and incitements to violence, social media’s vast influence has prompted significant legal scrutiny and regulatory responses — which is why it’s important to stay informed on social media laws and how they impact your marketing.

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Goodbye Third-Party Cookies, Hello Content Marketing

Contently - Strategy

They’re one of the main avenues by which advertisers build personalized profiles about potential customers. In reality, third-party cookies and resulting targeted ads can feel like an invasion of privacy—or even be perceived as downright creepy.

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Data, Privacy and Why Solo PR Pros Should Care

Solo PR Pro

Data has always informed the work of public relations professionals, but the sheer volume of information available today raises a new set of ethical and moral questions about what we collect, curate, share, and use. Data is worth money and in the quest for funding, scientific rigor (and ethical considerations) may fall by the wayside.

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Navigating the New Media Landscape: The Importance of Media Training in the Age of AI

5W PR

These things benefit targeted advertising and content recommendations. However, they also raise ethical questions about data privacy and manipulation. This can create so-called “filter bubbles” where users are only exposed to information that confirms existing beliefs.