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AI, Deepfakes and Fraudulent Websites. Digital Marketing Has Never Been Riskier
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AI, Deepfakes and Fraudulent Websites. Digital Marketing Has Never Been Riskier

Digital advertising is changing faster than ever before, and e-commerce brands, along with marketing agencies, must keep pace with new challenges and opportunities. The Industry Pulse Report maps out which trends, threats, deepfakes, and innovations will shape online advertising in the coming year. It draws on the opinions of digital media experts—advertisers, agencies, ad tech […]

Veronika Slezáková Veronika Slezáková
Editor in Chief @ Ecommerce Bridge, Ecommerce Bridge
Meta Takes Legal Action Following Seven Arrests
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Meta Takes Legal Action Following Seven Arrests

Seven arrests, four lawsuits and more than 500,000 protected public figures. Meta has stepped up its fight against scam advertisers, taking legal action across multiple countries and working with law enforcement in the UK and Nigeria to dismantle a scam centre. Based on a Meta company announcement, the company is also pursuing civil action against […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Affiliate Marketing in Romania – Status and Tips for Success in 2026
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Affiliate Marketing in Romania – Status and Tips for Success in 2026

What if you could scale your e-commerce revenue without increasing upfront marketing costs? As Romanian online stores face rising ad prices, shrinking margins, and tougher competition from global brands, affiliate marketing is emerging as the channel that delivers growth with accountability. In 2026, the brands that win will not be the ones that spend more, […]

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EU Sets Stricter Rules for Online Payments. Who Pays for Fraud?
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EU Sets Stricter Rules for Online Payments. Who Pays for Fraud?

The European Parliament and Council have agreed on new rules that will significantly change liability for online payment fraud. For e-commerce businesses, this could mean a safer environment but also new obligations, reports European Parliament News.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
How to Send Marketing Messages via WhatsApp Without Ending Up as Spam
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How to Send Marketing Messages via WhatsApp Without Ending Up as Spam

WhatsApp is becoming an increasingly popular communication channel for connecting with customers. Companies use it for order confirmations, notifications, and personalised offers. However, with growing usage comes an increasing number of blocked accounts. Meta reported that in the first half of this year alone, WhatsApp removed more than 6.8 million fraudulent accounts. The reason? Mass […]

Veronika Slezáková Veronika Slezáková
Editor in Chief @ Ecommerce Bridge, Ecommerce Bridge
Remote Purchase Fraud in Europe: Rising Threat to E-commerce Security
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Remote Purchase Fraud in Europe: Rising Threat to E-commerce Security

Remote purchase fraud incidents have surged sharply in the UK, with criminals exploiting stolen card details to make unauthorised online transactions. This alarming trend poses a critical threat to the European e-commerce sector, demanding stronger security frameworks and consumer education initiatives.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
UK Retailers Face Rising Cybersecurity Threats
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UK Retailers Face Rising Cybersecurity Threats

Recently, three major British retail brands – Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods – have fallen victim to extensive cyberattacks that significantly disrupted their operations and exposed serious security gaps in their IT systems. These incidents highlight the rising cybersecurity threats facing the UK retail sector, underscoring the urgent need for stronger defenses as cybercriminals […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Navigating Payment Challenges in Global E-commerce
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Navigating Payment Challenges in Global E-commerce

Continuing our exploration of payment processing from last week, we now dive deeper into the challenges merchants face when scaling payment operations globally. From technical integrations and compliance hurdles to fraud management and regional preferences, the payment landscape requires strategic navigation. This article explores the hidden complexities of payment challenges, how banks and fintechs are […]

Dimitar Dimitrov Dimitar Dimitrov
CEO, Wincompany.io | Socialscore.io
Understanding Payment Processing: The Backbone of Secure Online Transactions
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Understanding Payment Processing: The Backbone of Secure Online Transactions

When customers click the “Buy Now” button on an e-commerce site, they rarely think about what happens in the split second before their order confirmation appears. However, as a payment expert who has helped countless merchants expand across different markets, I know that payment processing is the backbone of every secure online transaction. A smooth […]

Dimitar Dimitrov Dimitar Dimitrov
CEO, Wincompany.io | Socialscore.io