Russia fines Google $365 million over YouTube videos containing ‘prohibited’ content

Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Russia imposed a nearly $365 million fine (21.1 billion rubles) on Google for failing to delete YouTube videos that go against the country’s laws, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a translated press release, Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor states that YouTube didn’t follow orders to remove “prohibited content,”…

Desus and Mero are over

Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Duo Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, who established one of the top comedy brands of the decade with their podcast Bodega Boys and their eponymous show on Showtime, are well and truly done. Desus and Mero, otherwise known as Daniel Baker and Joel Martinez, respectively,…

TikTok has reportedly begun laying off staff as part of a company-wide restructuring

TikTok. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. TikTok has begun laying off staff as part of a company-wide restructuring, Wired reported Monday. Before these cuts, execs at TikTok had projected strength despite a broader downturn in the tech and ads sectors. It comes as the app faces new political pressure in the US. TikTok has…

Excellent CX requires proper organizational structure and team setup

Sometimes companies can get in their own way of delivering great customer experience (CX).Many companies organized in a product- or channel-centric way, hampering their ability to foster good CX.Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech innovations, market trends, and your competitors with data-driven research.The following…