Colin Lecher
Investigative Reporter
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The Markup- Reports
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- Active since
- 2023
- Latest report
- Oct 2024
Reports
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1 report- The MarkupOct 2024Meta
How Meta Brings in Millions Off Political Violence
A joint CalMatters/Markup investigation estimated Meta earns millions in ad revenue in the wake of violent news events, profiting from engagement surges around political violence.
Ad Transparency & FraudBy Colin Lecher and Tomas Apodaca
2023
1 report- The MarkupNov 2023Meta
Facebook Watches Teens Online As They Prep for College
A Pixel Hunt investigation found Meta's tracking pixel embedded on school, test-prep and college-application websites, letting Meta monitor students as they browse education sites.
Child Safety & MinorsAd Transparency & FraudArt. 28 — Protection of minorsBy Colin Lecher and Ross Teixeira