Facebook Granted Google Access To FBX And It Could Hurt Smaller DSPs

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Facebook and Google struck a deal to allow Google's DoubleClick clients to purchase retargeted ads via Facebook's ad exchange, called FBX.

Since launching FBX in June 2012, Google has never participated. There was suspicion that Facebook did not want to reveal to Google just how much inventory FBX had or how effective its ads were.

This meant that smaller DSPs, such as Turn, MediaMath, and AdRoll were picking up clients from DoubleClick who wanted to purchase Facebook ads.

Now it seems those smaller DSPs stand to lose business, as DoubleClick clients can now remain with Google to purchase ads through FBX. (TechCrunch)

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Like many other tech companies, Twitter is benefitting from the favorable tax laws in Ireland by conducting business in the country. (Valleywag)

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In a recent report from BI Intelligence, we look at successful examples of businesses and business models for generating commerce via social media-based strategies. (BI Intelligence)

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As messaging apps, such as WeChat and KakaoTalk, continue to grow in popularity, management behind the companies are taking a closer look at monetizing the apps through advertising. (Mashable)

The Communist Party of China is cracking down on what celebrities can and cannot say on social media. (South China Morning Post)