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The 'c-word' may be the last swearing taboo, but doesn't shock like it used to

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imageThe best way to remove the potency from an "offensive" word is to use it frequently.Flickr/Andréa Portilla Follow

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The word “cunt” continues to be increasingly prevalent in our consumption of popular culture. So what is it about this word and its ability to grab our attention? Does it still...

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How online advertising can work in a world of ad blockers

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imageAd blockers are here to stay so advertisers need to think differently to reach their target audience.Shutterstock/Aleksandar Karanov

Ask online advertisers what their biggest headache is today, and they will probably say ad blockers, which are browser extensions and add-ons that can remove adverts from websites.

The growth of ad blocking has been...

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