Meta’s Instagram DM Encryption Removal Sparks Ethical Debate on Data Usage and Targeting

The recent decision by Meta to dismantle end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Instagram direct messages, effective May 8, 2026, has sent ripples through the digital marketing landscape, raising profound questions about…

The Removal of PayPal Honey from Top Affiliate Networks and Lessons for the Partnership Economy

In a significant shift for the digital marketing landscape, PayPal Honey, a titan of the browser extension and couponing space, has been removed or suspended from two of the most…

The Removal of PayPal Honey from Top Affiliate Networks: Lessons for Program Managers and the Future of Industry Compliance

The affiliate marketing landscape experienced a seismic shift in mid-January 2026 as two of the industry’s most prominent networks, Rakuten Advertising and impact.com, took decisive action against PayPal Honey. The…