FTC asked to investigate viral marketing campaigns aimed at kids
The FTC has been asked to investigate the "commercial exploitation of youths" though viral marketing campaigns.
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Charlie Osborne talks about (and to) the next generation of IT users.
Charlie Osborne
London-based medical anthropologist Charlie Osborne is a journalist, graphic designer and former teacher.
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Gen-Y in the workplace: Tech firms and typical salaries [infographic]
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