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New call for social media sites to censor terror, ISIS propaganda
World governments are turning up the heat on social media companies like Twitter over terrorism, as ISIS continues to recruit new fighters online with their sophisticated digital propaganda operations. They believe the sites can take a bolder stand against ISIS and other groups online. Margaret Brennan reports from the State Department where an international summit tried to tackle violent extremism.
Related topics : new social media sites
Watchdog pushes to make social media stars disclose ads
A consumer watchdog is urging the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on deceptive social media ads. Truth in Advertising says many social media stars fail to disclose when they are being paid to push products and services. Anna Werner reports on what the FTC is doing about it.
Related topics : social media ads / social media services / social media report / social media social
ISIS uses social media to increase Western recruitment
There are as many as 3,000 westerners fighting alongside the militant group ISIS and other jihadist organizations in Syria and Iraq. Analysts say those fighters pose the greatest threat to the United States because they can travel freely. Many have been recruited through a powerful online media campaign. Julianna Goldman takes a closer look at the ISIS public relations strategy.
Related topics : using social media for recruitment / social media strategy for recruitment
Backlash against Starbucks' new "race together" campaign
The controversial campaign is aimed at tackling race issues in America, but the movement is already facing stinging criticism on social media. Advertising Age deputy managing editor Natalie Zmuda joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the brewing controversy.
Related topics : advertising age social media
China targets critics with "social credit score"
A prominent human rights lawyer went on trial in China this week for social media posts that criticized the ruling Communist party. The lawyer faces up to eight years in prison for his comments on China's equivalent of Twitter. Seth Doane found out how the government is taking its stranglehold on the digital age to a new level.
Related topics : social media criticism
McDonald's criticized over new Happy Meal mascot
On Monday, McDonald's unveiled a new character, "Happy," to the U.S., but some worry it could terrify kids. Advertising Age editor Abbey Klaassen discusses the social media backlash and McDonald's response with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
Related topics : advertising age social media
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