New York's new millennial mayor turns the Big Apple into a Pinko-Lady, offering a masterclass in political campaigning in the twilight of traditional media. A technology journalist pinged for gaming gadget reviews that are undisclosed ads. Live-streaming giant Disney+ exploits a loophole allowing it to run gambling ads during live sport that others aren't allowed.

A fake mosque proposal duped the media, exposing how little fact-checking was done. Satirical news site The Betoota Advocate laugh all the way to the bank with cheeky sponsored content. Thanks to eagle-eyed tipsters.