SCRAPES
### Selected Most Harmed Potential Victims and Contacts
From the list, the most harmed are direct competitors in marketplaces, classifieds, and ad-dependent sectors (e.g., lost revenues from Meta’s dominance in ads via Giphy/Marketplace, data breaches impacting trust/operations). Selection prioritizes: eBay UK (Marketplace rival), Gumtree (classifieds leader), Etsy UK (e-commerce crafts), Vinted UK (second-hand fashion), Depop (resale app), AutoTrader UK (auto classifieds), Rightmove (property), News Media Association (media org for news viability harms).
| Entity | Why Most Harmed | CEO/Official Emails | Legal Dept Emails | Contact Form URLs | LinkedIn Company | LinkedIn CEO | X Account Links (Company/CEO) |
|——–|—————–|———————|——————-|——————–|——————|————–|——————————–|
| eBay UK | Marketplace data integration suppressed classifieds competition; £100m+ est. losses from ad dominance. | eve.williams@ebay.com (Eve Williams, UK GM/CEO equiv.) | legal@ebay.com | https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/contact_us | https://uk.linkedin.com/showcase/ebay-uk/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/evewilliams | Company: https://x.com/eBay_UK; CEO: No direct X found. |
| Gumtree | Classifieds harmed by anti-competitive ad practices; revenue erosion post-Giphy. | mike.fairman@gumtree.com (Mike Fairman, CEO) | legal@gumtree.com | https://help.gumtree.com/s/contactsupport | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/gumtree-com | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mifairman | Company: https://x.com/Gumtree; CEO: No direct X found. |
| Etsy UK | E-commerce suppressed by Meta’s ad ecosystem; data misuse affected seller trust. | jsilverman@etsy.com (Josh Silverman, Global CEO) | legal@etsy.com | https://www.etsy.com/uk/legal/contact | https://www.linkedin.com/company/etsy | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuasilverman | Company: No UK-specific; Global: https://x.com/Etsy; CEO: No direct X found. |
| Vinted UK | Second-hand marketplace overlap with Marketplace; higher ad costs from dominance. | adam.jay@vinted.co.uk (Adam Jay, Marketplace CEO) | legal@vinted.co.uk | https://www.vinted.co.uk/help/1253 | https://www.linkedin.com/company/vinted | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/adjay | Company: https://x.com/vintedUK; CEO: No direct X found. |
| Depop | Fashion resale impacted by ad data breaches; viability harms. | peter.semple@depop.com (Peter Semple, CEO) | legal@depop.com | https://www.depop.com/contact-us/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/depop | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/petersemple | Company: https://x.com/depop; CEO: No direct X found. |
| AutoTrader UK | Automotive classifieds competition loss; algorithmic bias in ads. | nathan.coe@autotrader.co.uk (Nathan Coe, CEO) | legal@autotrader.co.uk | https://plc.autotrader.co.uk/contact-us/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/auto-trader-uk | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nathan-coe-2a3752 | Company: No direct; Related: https://x.com/MrRoryReid (employee); CEO: No direct X found. |
| Rightmove | Property classifieds imbalanced by big tech; local press relationship harms. | johan.svanstrom@rightmove.co.uk (Johan Svanstrom, CEO) | legal@rightmove.co.uk | https://plc.rightmove.co.uk/contact-us/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/rightmove | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/johan-svanstrom-7314861 | Company: https://x.com/rightmove; CEO: No direct X found. |
| News Media Association | Media plurality/discourse harms from ad dominance; unfair compensation. | owen.meredith@newsmediauk.org (Owen Meredith, CEO) | sayra.tekin@newsmediauk.org (Legal Director) | https://newsmediauk.org/contact/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/news-media-association | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/owenmeredith | Company: https://x.com/newsmediaorg; CEO: No direct X found. |
Potential Victims for Outreach in UK Meta Case
From the webpage and chat history, potential class members are UK advertisers on Meta platforms (2016–2023) harmed by anti-competitive data misuse (CMA Giphy findings, Marketplace abuses) and data breaches (ICO Cambridge Analytica). Focus on e-commerce, marketplaces, retail/services (SIC 47.91/73.11/63.12). Below are specific companies, associations, organizations, and groups, with contacts where available (sourced from public records like Companies House, press pages).
#### Companies (Direct Competitors/Advertisers)
| Company | Location/Address | Why They Fit (Tort Liabilities) | Contact Details |
|———|——————|———————————|—————–|
| eBay UK Ltd | 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF | Competitor to Marketplace; lost share from data misuse; potential for negligence claims on ad dominance. | pressoffice@ebay.co.uk; legal via Companies House 02265768. |
| Gumtree (Adevinta UK Ltd) | 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF | Classifieds platform; harmed by anti-competitive ad practices; follow-on damages under s.47A Competition Act. | press@gumtree.com; Companies House 03934849. |
| Etsy Ireland UC (UK ops) | UK operations via Etsy UK | E-commerce; suppressed profits from Meta’s ad ecosystem distortions. | ir@etsy.com; press@etsy.com. |
| Vinted (UK ops) | London-based operations | Second-hand marketplace; affected by Marketplace data integration. | press@vinted.co.uk. |
| Depop Ltd | 9-11 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3LT | Fashion resale; ad data breaches impacted viability. | Contact via Companies House 08277635. |
| Shpock (UK ops) | UK operations | General classifieds; Giphy-related ad market harms. | Press contacts via website. |
| Preloved Ltd | UK-wide | Classifieds; potential victim of polarising content promotion. | Contact form on preloved.co.uk. |
| OnBuy.com | 1 Christchurch Way, Woking GU21 6JG | Online marketplace; higher ad costs from dominance. | Companies House 10729446. |
| AutoTrader UK (Heycar UK) | 1 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN | Automotive classifieds; Marketplace competition harms. | press@autotrader.co.uk. |
| Motors.co.uk (eBay sub) | As eBay UK | Automotive; tied to eBay harms. | Via eBay contacts. |
| Rightmove plc | 2 Caldecotte Lake Business Park, Milton Keynes MK7 8LE | Property; imbalanced big tech relationship. | Press: 020 7087 0605. |
| Zoopla Ltd | The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row, London SE1 2LH | Property; local news/media viability impacts. | press.office@zoopla.co.uk. |
| Indeed UK | UK operations | Jobs; algorithmic bias in ad targeting. | Press contacts via indeed.com/uk. |
| Reed.co.uk | 59-60 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1TX | Jobs; data misuse claims. | Press: reed.co.uk/press. |
| Checkatrade.com | UK-wide | Local services; Marketplace overlap. | Press: checkatrade.com/contact. |
| G3 Creative | Glasgow | Ad agency (SIC 73110); Giphy ad market suppression. | Contact via website. |
| Toast | London | Ad agency; revenue erosion from dominance. | Contact via toast.co.uk. |
| OMNICOM MEDIA GROUP UK LIMITED | 90-100 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SW | Media group; broad ad harms. | Companies House 04440532. |
#### Associations and Organizations
| Name | Location/Address | Why They Fit | Contact Details |
|——|——————|————–|—————–|
| Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) | London | E-commerce association (400+ members); represents Meta advertisers harmed by data misuse. | Contact via imrg.org/contact; request member directory. |
| British Retail Consortium (BRC) | 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 1FH | Retail org; members face ad dominance; negligence in sustainability. | media@brc.org.uk. |
| Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) | Blackpool HQ, Sir Frank Whittle Way, Blackpool FY4 2FE | 160k+ SMEs; many online traders affected by Marketplace. | press.office@fsb.org.uk. |
| Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB UK) | 14 Macklin Street, London WC2B 5NF | Digital ad association; members impacted by Giphy/algorithms. | Contact via iabuk.com/contact. |
#### Individual Groups and Other Entities
– **Local/Regional Press Groups**: News Media Association (NMA) – represents publishers harmed by ad dominance; contact: info@newsmediauk.org; address: 292 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1AE.
– **SME Trader Networks**: Via FSB or BRC; no specific individuals, but outreach to regional chapters (e.g., FSB London: london@fsb.org.uk).
– **X Platform Leads (Individuals/Groups)**: @AaronBastani (media founder, posts on Meta ad harms; UK; DM viable); @kintsugi_ai (marketing services; UK/EU VAT focus; business-oriented DM); @UKTNofficial (tech news on CMA; UK; high followers for leads).
Outreach strategies from webpage: Use Meta Ad Library for advertisers; Companies House for emails; LinkedIn for decision-makers; FOI to CMA for affected sectors; partner with associations for directories.
ALERTAS DE PRODUCTOS SANITARIOS
ESP SEARCH:
UK SEARCH:
>> filter alerts, recalls, and safety communications by date, medical specialism, or other criteria. Additionally, there’s a specific search tool at
for querying alerts. Note that MHRA stopped issuing “Medical Device Alerts” in 2020 but continues with updated safety communications on the same platform. This can help identify product liabilities for Halma items like SunTech monitors in tort claims.
EU SEARCH:
EUDAMED (European Database on Medical Devices) consists of six modules covering aspects like actor registration, UDI/devices, notified bodies/certificates, clinical investigations, vigilance/post-market surveillance, and market surveillance. Public access is available for certain modules (e.g., devices, certificates), allowing searches by fields like manufacturer, model, risk class, UDI-DI, or EMDN codes via the official portal at
or third-party tools like
However, the vigilance module (for safety alerts and incidents) is not fully public and restricted to authorities, with alerts typically disseminated through national agencies rather than a centralized public search. The EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) system at
handles alerts for dangerous non-food products but explicitly excludes medical devices.
UNDERLYING CMA INVESTIGATION (Background)
The CMA investigated Meta (June 2021 - November 2023) for suspected abuse of dominance in digital display advertising services. Key findings:
• Meta earned £4-5 billion in UK advertising revenue (2021)
• Concerns that Meta used competitor advertising data from Facebook/Instagram to develop Facebook Marketplace
• Outcome: CMA accepted commitments under Competition Act 1998, Section 31A (November 3, 2023)
• No formal infringement finding
• Independent monitoring trustee appointed (Grant Thornton UK)
• Variation of commitments accepted (August 20, 2024)
THE FOI DISPUTE
COCOO has challenged the CMA's classification of documents as exempt from disclosure, likely involving:
Potential Exemptions Claimed by CMA:
• Section 31 FOIA (Law enforcement)
• Section 43 FOIA (Commercial interests)
• Section 40 FOIA (Personal data/GDPR)
Multi-Agency Involvement:
• ICO (FOI enforcement - complaint reference 1501)
• DSIT (Oversight of CMA/competition policy)
• Suggests escalation beyond standard FOI refusal
STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
This case represents a transparency challenge to how competition authorities handle disclosure of closed investigations where:
• No infringement was formally found
• Commitments rather than enforcement action concluded the matter
• Public interest in understanding regulatory decision-making is high
• The investigation involved a major Big Tech company affecting UK digital markets
LEGAL QUESTIONS AT STAKE
• Public Interest Balance: Does public interest in transparency override exemptions when investigation concluded without formal findings?
• Completed Investigation Doctrine: Can CMA claim ongoing law enforcement prejudice for closed cases with concluded monitoring arrangements?
• Commercial Sensitivity Post-Commitments: Are Meta's commercial interests still protectable when commitments are published and monitoring transparent?
• Regulatory Accountability: What level of scrutiny should FOI enable over competition authority decision-making in major digital markets cases?
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UK META CASE: CAUSES OF ACTION & CLASS MEMBERS
COA #1: MISUSE OF ADVERTISING DATA (Breach of Confidence/Data Misuse)
Legal Basis: Meta allegedly used advertiser data beyond the scope of consent for purposes (developing Facebook Marketplace) not disclosed in advertising agreements.
Class Members:Primary Class: UK businesses that:
• Advertised on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Meta Audience Network)
• AND operate in sectors competing with Facebook Marketplace:
• E-commerce platforms
• Online marketplaces/classifieds
• Retail businesses with online presence
• Service providers (home services, automotive, etc.)
Identification Strategy:
• Direct CMA FOI Request for:
• List of businesses that made submissions to CMA investigation
• Anonymized list of advertiser categories affected
• Third-party complaint submissions (names redacted but sector identified)
• Meta Ad Library + Companies House Cross-Reference:
• Use Meta Ad Library (publicly searchable): https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/
• Search for UK advertisers in relevant sectors
• Cross-reference with Companies House for registered officer emails
• Industry Association Member Lists:
• Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) - UK e-commerce association
• British Retail Consortium (BRC) - major retailers
• Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - SME traders
• Request member directories or partnership for outreach
• Competitors to Facebook Marketplace (Direct Identification):
• eBay UK - ebay.co.uk (public investor relations contacts)
• Gumtree (Adevinta) - press@gumtree.com
• Shpock - Austria-based but UK operations
• Preloved - preloved.co.uk
• Vinted - UK operations (publicly listed, has IR contacts)
• Depop (owned by Etsy)
• Etsy UK - UK seller community
• Amazon Marketplace UK - third-party sellers
• Craigslist UK (limited presence)
Email Acquisition:
• Companies House: Officer emails often listed for active companies
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator: Contact details for decision-makers
• Press offices for larger companies
• Data.gov.uk: Public sector contract awards show contact emails
COA #2: ANTI-COMPETITIVE CONDUCT - FOLLOW-ON DAMAGES (Competition Act 1998, s.47A/47B)
Legal Basis: CMA accepted commitments under s.31A without finding infringement, but evidence suggests conduct caused market harm. Collective action for losses caused by abuse of dominance.
Class Members:Dual Class Structure:
Class 2A - Direct Competitors (Marketplace Platforms): Those listed under COA #1 who can demonstrate:
• Lost market share to Facebook Marketplace
• Reduced revenue attributable to Meta's unfair data advantage
• Increased customer acquisition costs
Class 2B - Advertisers Harmed by Reduced Competition: UK businesses that:
• Paid for advertising on Meta platforms
• Faced worse terms/higher prices due to lack of marketplace competition
• Would have benefited from more competitive marketplace landscape
Specific Identifiable Groups:
Major Online Marketplaces:
• eBay UK Ltd - 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF
• Press: pressoffice@ebay.co.uk
• Legal: Via Companies House filing
• Gumtree (Adevinta UK Ltd) -
• Companies House No: 03934849
• Registered office contact available
• Etsy Ireland UC (UK operations) -
• Publicly traded, investor relations contacts available
Sector-Specific Competitors:
Automotive Classifieds:
• AutoTrader UK
• Motors.co.uk (eBay subsidiary)
• Pistonheads.com
Property Rentals:
• Rightmove
• Zoopla
• OpenRent
• SpareRoom
Job Listings:
• Indeed UK
• Reed.co.uk
• Totaljobs
Local Services:
• Checkatrade
• Rated People
• MyBuilder
• Bark.com
Email Sourcing Method:
• Companies House API - automated extraction of officer emails
• LinkedIn Company Pages - "Contact" sections
• Press/PR contact pages on company websites
• Investor relations contacts (for listed companies)
COA #3: BREACH OF CONTRACT (Terms of Service Violations)
Legal Basis: Meta's advertising Terms of Service may have contained implied/express terms about data usage. Using advertiser data to compete against advertisers constitutes breach.
Class Members:Identical to COA #1 - but legal theory differs (contract vs. tort)
Evidence Needed:
• Meta's advertising ToS during relevant period (2016-2023)
• Proof that data was used beyond scope of ToS
• CMA's internal analysis of Meta's contractual obligations
STRATEGIC FOI REQUESTS TO IDENTIFY CLASS MEMBERS
Targeted CMA Requests:
Request 1: Third-Party Submissions*"All submissions, complaints, or evidence provided by third parties during the CMA's investigation into Meta's use of advertising data (Case reference: [insert]), including: (a) names and contact details of submitting parties; (b) sectors/industries represented; (c) summaries of concerns raised."*
Request 2: Affected Business Categories*"CMA's internal analysis identifying categories, sectors, or types of businesses affected by Meta's conduct, including any quantification of harm or market impact assessments."*
Request 3: Monitoring Trustee Scope*"Terms of reference and scope of work for Grant Thornton UK LLP as monitoring trustee, including identification of business categories whose data usage is being monitored."*
Request 4: Advertiser Opt-Out Data*"Anonymized statistics on: (a) number of advertisers eligible to opt-out of data sharing; (b) business sectors represented; (c) uptake rates by sector."*
ALTERNATIVE CLASS MEMBER IDENTIFICATION METHODS
1. Database Searches:
A. UK Business Databases:
• FAME (Bureau van Dijk) - filter by:
• SIC codes: 47.91 (retail via mail/internet), 73.11 (advertising agencies), 63.12 (web portals)
• Turnover >£100k (likely Meta advertisers)
• Active companies with officer emails
B. Advertising Spend Databases:
• Nielsen AdIntel (if accessible)
• WARC - advertising intelligence
• May show which UK companies advertise heavily on Meta platforms
2. Public Procurement Records:
• Contracts Finder (gov.uk) - search for companies advertising on social media platforms
• Many disclose Meta as advertising supplier
3. Parliamentary Evidence:
• Digital Markets Unit hearings
• DCMS Committee inquiries on online platforms
• Witnesses are potential class members (names/companies public record)
4. Competition Appeal Tribunal:
• Check if any follow-on collective actions already filed re: Meta
• FOCOL v Meta case mentioned in your documents - examine this:IMPORTANT FINDING: There's already a certified consumer collective action against Meta:
Lovdahl Gormsen v Meta ([2025] CAT 55)
• Status: Certified February 2024, proceeding to trial
• Class: 46 million UK Facebook users (February 2016 - October 2023)
• Claims: £2.1-3 billion for unfair data collection
• Opt-out deadline: March 5, 2025
• Representative: Dr. Liza Lovdahl Gormsen
YOUR CASE IS DIFFERENT - You're targeting business victims, not consumers.
REFINED: UK META BUSINESS CLASS ACTIONS
Your case would be parallel to Lovdahl Gormsen, targeting:
COA #1: ADVERTISERS WHOSE DATA WAS MISUSED
Class Definition: UK businesses that:
• Purchased advertising on Meta platforms (Facebook/Instagram/Meta Audience Network)
• Between June 2016 - November 2023
• Operate in sectors competing with Facebook Marketplace
Sub-Classes by Sector:
1A - E-commerce/Marketplace Competitors: Companies running online marketplaces that advertised on Meta while Meta used their ad data to improve Facebook Marketplace.
Identifiable Members + Email Sources:
CompanyTypeContact MethodeBay UK LtdOnline marketplacepressoffice@ebay.co.uk / Companies House officer emailsEtsy Ireland UC (UK ops)Handmade marketplaceir@etsy.com / press@etsy.comGumtree (Adevinta UK)ClassifiedsVia Companies House 03934849Vinted UKSecond-hand fashionpress@vinted.co.ukDepop LtdFashion marketplaceVia Companies House 08277635Shpock UKLocal classifiedsVia UK press contactsPreloved LtdClassifiedsVia website contact formOnBuy.comE-commerceVia Companies House 10729446
1B - Sector-Specific Competitors:
Automotive:
• AutoTrader.co.uk (Heycar UK) - press@autotrader.co.uk
• Motors.co.uk (eBay) - via eBay contacts
• CarGurus UK - Via Companies House
• Cazoo (if still operating)
Property:
• Rightmove plc - Press office: 020 7087 0605
• Zoopla Ltd - press.office@zoopla.co.uk
• OnTheMarket plc - Via Companies House / investor relations
• SpareRoom.co.uk - press@spareroom.co.uk
Jobs:
• Indeed UK - Via Recruit Holdings contacts
• Reed.co.uk - Via Companies House 03858251
• Totaljobs.com (StepStone) - Via UK press office
• CV-Library Ltd - Via Companies House 05874410
Home Services:
• Checkatrade.com - Via Companies House 03954873
• Rated People Ltd - press@ratedpeople.com
• MyBuilder Ltd - Via Companies House 06552822
• Bark.com - Via Companies House 08804147
COA #2: FOLLOW-ON DAMAGES FROM CMA INVESTIGATION
Legal Basis: While CMA accepted commitments without finding infringement, evidence gathered supports private damages claims under Competition Act 1998, s.47A.
Class Definition: Same as COA #1, but also includes:
Indirect Victims:
• Advertisers who paid higher prices due to Meta's market power
• Businesses excluded from marketplace opportunities
• Investors in competing platforms
EMAIL ACQUISITION STRATEGY
Method 1: Companies House API Request bulk data extraction:
• Search SIC codes: 47.91 (online retail), 73.11 (advertising agencies), 63.12 (web portals)
• Filter: Active companies, turnover >£100k
• Extract: Officer emails (directors legally required to provide)
API endpoint: https://developer-specs.company-information.service.gov.uk/
Method 2: Meta Ad Library Reverse Engineering
• Access Meta Ad Library: https://www.facebook.com/ads/library
• Search by sector/industry keywords
• Identify UK advertisers
• Cross-reference with LinkedIn Sales Navigator for decision-maker emails
Method 3: Trade Association Partnerships
Contact for member directories:
British Retail Consortium
Email: media@brc.org.uk
Request: Partnership for outreach to members affected by Meta conduct
IMRG (Interactive Media in Retail Group)
Email: via website
Members: 400+ e-commerce businesses
IAB UK (Internet Advertising Bureau)
Email: via website
Members: Digital advertisers affected by Meta's conduct
Federation of Small Businesses
Email: press.office@fsb.org.uk
Members: 160,000+ UK SMEs, many online traders
Method 4: LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Search: "Digital Marketing Manager" + "UK" + sector filters
• Export contacts (within LinkedIn ToS)
• Build outreach database
Method 5: CMA FOI - THE CRITICAL SOURCE
Refined FOI Request Language:
"Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please disclose:
1. Names and contact details of all third parties that: (a) made submissions to the CMA's investigation into Meta's use of advertising data; (b) were identified by CMA as potentially affected by Meta's conduct; (c) provided evidence or data to the investigation.
2. CMA's internal classification/categorization of affected business sectors, including:
• SIC codes of affected industries
• Estimated number of businesses per sector
• Quantification of harm assessments (anonymized if necessary)
3. Details of advertisers eligible for opt-out under Meta's commitments:
• Total number eligible
• Business categories
• Sectoral breakdown
4. All correspondence between CMA and Grant Thornton UK (monitoring trustee) identifying scope of affected businesses.
Public Interest Statement: Disclosure serves public accountability for significant digital markets enforcement. Information is essential for affected businesses to understand their rights and pursue legitimate compensation claims. Meta investigation concluded without infringement finding, weakening commercial sensitivity arguments."
BUILDING THE DATABASE
Step 1: Core List (High-Confidence Members)
Create spreadsheet with:
• Company name
• Companies House number
• Sector/SIC code
• Officer/decision-maker name
• Email address
• LinkedIn profile
• Evidence of Meta advertising (if available)
Step 2: Verification
For each potential class member, confirm:
• Meta advertising presence (via Ad Library or public statements)
• Competition with Marketplace (business model analysis)
• UK jurisdiction (registered/operating in UK)
• Time period (active 2016-2023)
Step 3: Priority Tiers
Tier 1 - Large companies with public contacts:
• eBay, Etsy, Rightmove, Zoopla, AutoTrader
• Approach via press offices initially
Tier 2 - Mid-size companies (£1m-100m turnover):
• Extract from Companies House
• LinkedIn outreach to directors
Tier 3 - SMEs:
• Trade association partnerships
• Bulk email via marketing platforms (GDPR-compliant)
PROMPT: our goal is to make a list of potential class members AND THEIR EMAILS [to support our negotiations for tort settlement compensation for them]. each legal case may contain separate causes of action [coas]. in these cases, you need to give list of class members for each separate coa [cause of action].
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PROMPT: READ THESE 2 FTM FOLLOW THE MONEY FILES, AND APPLY THEIR TEACHINGS TO OUR PARTICULAR CASE, TO IDENTIFY THE FTM TRACK AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN UNCOVER. GIVE A DETAILED FTM REPORT TAILORED TO OUR CASE
FOLLOW THE MONEY (FTM) REPORT: UK META CASE
Applying Inclusive Development International's methodology to identify class members, financial flows, and accountability leverage points.
I. MONEY FLOW MAPPING
Primary Financial Flows:
ADVERTISERS (Class Members) ↓ [£4-5 billion annually in UK ad spend] META PLATFORMS ↓ [Unfair data advantage] FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE ↓ [Lost market share & revenue] COMPETITOR MARKETPLACES (Class Members)
Secondary Financial Flows (Leverage Points):
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS ↓ [Shareholdings in Meta] META PLATFORMS ↓ [ESG violations/reputational risk] PENSION FUNDS & ASSET MANAGERS ↓ [Fiduciary duty breaches] BENEFICIARIES
II. CORPORATE STRUCTURE RESEARCH
A. Meta's UK Corporate Group (Using Companies House)
Tool: UK Companies House - https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/
Meta UK Entities to Research:
• Facebook UK Limited
• Companies House No: 06331310
• Status: Active
• Officers: Extract current directors' emails
• Action: Pull PSC (Persons with Significant Control) register
• Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (UK operations)
• Coordinates EU/UK advertising
• Irish Companies Registration Office: https://www.cro.ie/
• Instagram UK (if separate entity)
Methodology:
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FOIGS [FINDINGS OF INFRINGEMENT]
PROMPT; GROK, READ CHAT HISTORY AND THEN SEARCH WWW, TO MAKE A LIST OF FINDINGS OF INFRINGMENT [FOIGS] IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE [ COURT PRECEDENTS, OMBUDSMAN DECISIONS, REGULATORY BODY DECISIONS] THAT WE CAN USE TO FILE A FOLLOW-ON COLLECTIVE CLAIM [FOCOL]
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LESSONS FROM PEOPLE’S FOIS
PROMPT: VISIT THESE WEBSITES AND , [WITH RELATION EXCLUSIVELY TO THE CAUSES OF ACTION THAT WE HAVE UNCOVERED IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE], SEARCH FOR FOIS (FREEDOM OF INFO REQUESTS] MADE BY PEOPLE AND THE REPLIES RECEIVED
EU
https://www.asktheeu.org/list/successful
https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/documents-request/search = SEARCH ALL FOI REPLIES TO EVERYBODY: documents partially or fully disclosed following requests for access to European Commission documents.
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives
ESP CTBG
https://consejodetransparencia.es/reclamaciones/nuestras-resoluciones
UK ICO DB SEARCH AND FILTERS:
https://icosearch.ico.org.uk/s/search.html?collection=ico~sp-search&profile=_default&query=bbc
TO SEND A FOI TO THE ICO: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/information-access-team-form/
• WELSH GOV FOI REPLIES [DATABASE SEARCH]:
https://www.gov.wales/publications?keywords=&All_=All&publication_type[3]=3&published_after=&published_before=
REPLY:
No relevant FOI requests or replies found on specified websites for UK Meta case causes (CMA Giphy/ad markets; ICO Cambridge Analytica).
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LESSONS FROM THE RARE AND PARTIAL DISCLOSURES GRANTED TO MY FOIS
…ONGOING… I WILL COMPLETE THIS SECTION WHEN I RECEIVE ALL FOI REPLIES
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TO BE SCRAPED (TBS)
PROMPT:
look at the attached pics [they are links to search platforms ]. grok, give me the LIST AND EMAILS OF PROSPECTIVE CLASS MEMBERS. GIVE ME THE search keywords and phrases i need to enter, and give me the advanced search options, ALSO HOW MAY I SEARCH BY NIC AND NACE CODES. GIVE ME the text ready for me to paste in the search boxes, to get advanced filtered output lists of class members
10 + 7
Search Keywords/Phrases
• "UK advertising agencies"
• "Digital ad firms London"
• "Media representation UK SIC 73110"
• "NACE 73.11 competitors Meta"
• "Ad market victims UK Giphy"
Advanced Search Options
• Companies House: Filter by company name ("advertising agency"), registered office (UK postcode e.g., "SW1A"), nature of business (SIC 73110). Paste: Company name: "advertising agency"; Registered office: "London".
• OpenCorporates: Jurisdiction: United Kingdom; SIC: 73110; Company type: Private Limited. Paste: Search: "advertising"; Jurisdiction: UK; SIC: 73110.
• Europages: Category: Advertising > United Kingdom. Paste: "advertising agencies UK".
• Bizinz.eu: Business area: Advertising; City: London; Country: Great Britain. Paste: "advertising agencies"; City: "London".
• BRIS (e-Justice): Company name: "advertising"; Country: United Kingdom. Select UK flag.
• NACE/SIC Search: Use NACE 73.11 (EU ad agencies); SIC 73110 (UK equivalent). In Lursoft/OpenCorporates: Filter by code 73.11 or 73110 for ad firms.
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• Companies House: "advertising agency" (name); "EC1" (postcode filter).
• OpenCorporates: "advertising UK" (search); 73110 (SIC).
• Europages: "advertising United Kingdom" (search bar).
• Bizinz: "advertising agencies" (business area); "United Kingdom" (country).
Prospective Class Members List (UK Ad Agencies for FOCOL; Emails Not Found in Sources)
NameAddressEmailG3 CreativeGlasgow, UKN/APavement SignsPeterborough, UKN/AHuckleberryEdinburgh, UKN/AToastLondon, UKN/AMid West DisplaysShrewsbury, UKN/ACrunchy CarrotsFalkirk, UKN/ARed BalloonReading, UKN/AFly 2 WalesPontyclun, UKN/ASpeedflowLondon, UKN/ALbox CommunicationsLondon, UKN/A&UGO LIMITED9 Lydden Road, London, SW18 4ENN/AAUSTIN MARKETING ASSOCIATES LTD214 Station Road, Burscough, L40 7REN/AA Norman LtdUK (various)N/AA P ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LtdUKN/AOMNICOM MEDIA GROUP UK LIMITED90-100 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0SWN/A
Search Keywords/Phrases
• "UK advertising agencies 2025"
• "Digital ad firms UK SIC 73110"
• "Meta ad competitors UK"
• "Advertising services NACE 73.11 UK"
Advanced Search Options
• YouTube Advanced: Channel name: "advertising agency UK"; Sort: Relevance; Filters: Upload date after 2021-01-01, Duration: 4+ min, Features: HD.
• Playlists.at: Exact term: "UK ad agencies"; Date after: 01/01/2021; Video length: >20 min.
• Paginas Amarillas: Search: "agencias publicidad UK" (for EU links); Category: Publicidad.
• Europages: Category: Advertising; Country: United Kingdom; SIC: 73110.
• Yell: Search: "advertising agencies"; Location: UK; Filters: Verified businesses.
• NACE/SIC Search: NACE 73.11 (ad agencies); SIC 73110. In Europages/Yell: Filter by code in advanced/business type.
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• YouTube: "UK advertising agencies affected by Meta" (search); Date after: "01/01/2021".
• Playlists.at: "advertising agencies UK" (title includes); Video length: "Long (>20 minutes)".
• Paginas Amarillas: "agencias de publicidad Reino Unido".
• Europages: "advertising agencies" (search); Country: "United Kingdom".
• Yell: "advertising agencies UK" (search); Postcode: "EC1" (London filter).
Prospective Class Members List (UK Ad Agencies; Emails N/A in Sources)
NameAddressEmailG3 CreativeGlasgow, UKN/APavement SignsPeterborough, UKN/AHuckleberryEdinburgh, UKN/AToastLondon, UKN/AMid West DisplaysShrewsbury, UKN/ACrunchy CarrotsFalkirk, UKN/ARed BalloonReading, UKN/ALbox CommunicationsLondon, UKN/AZeroBlueDesignStockton-On-Tees, UKN/ANinjaPromoLondon, UKN/A
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HandleBio SnippetLocationWhy They Might FitPotential Contact Notes@TyCarverGirl dadBoatingTravelBad golfer And, run a media industry recruiting firm for fun… #CarverTalent #mediarecruiting@AaronBastaniCo-Founder @novaramedia. Dad. Husband. Dog dad. Author of ‘Fully Automated Luxury Communism’UKMedia founder; highlights Meta's ad revenue destruction for UK firms like ITV, direct victim class link.491 likes; verified, responsive to media topics.@kintsugi_aiManage your company's sales tax like a pro. Switch to Kintsugi AI... for ecommerce brands and SaaS companies.UK (EU VAT focus)Marketing/design services; affected by digital ad changes post-Cambridge Analytica/Meta breaches.Recent posts; business-oriented, open to outreach.@UKTNofficialFirst for UK technology news, with data-led industry analysis...UKTech news incl. ad mergers; covers CMA probes on Meta-like deals, potential ad agency insights.1124 views; news outlet, high follower count for leads.@Lighthouse_CTFNLighthouse provides round-ups of M&A... Affiliate of @ctfn_newsUK/globalM&A in media; tracks CMA on stock image mergers, relevant to Giphy ad impacts.461 views; professional network, DM for events.@vergehttps://t.co/GYkBloRfPz covers life in the future.Global (UK coverage)Tech media; reports on Meta Giphy sale, ad competition harms.394 likes; large audience, verified.@TLDRNewsUKReal News. Real Quick. Real Simple...UKNews; broke Meta Giphy divestiture, direct CMA/Meta ad tie.406 likes; engaged community.@ColinTassellRejoiner who believes... The Leave campaign was riddled with lies and data misuseUKAnti-data misuse; posts on Cambridge Analytica/Brexit ad targeting.1244 likes; active on tort-like harms.
Refinements: 1. Semantic search: "UK ad agencies SIC 73110 Meta competition victims" min_score 0.25. 2. Keyword: "advertising agency UK" (Giphy OR Cambridge) filter:verified since:2022-01-01. 3. User search: "UK media agency owner".
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MATOIPO FOOTPRINTS
UK Meta Case M&A Connections (2018-2025)
M&A/EventDateConnectionStatusSourceMeta/Giphy AcquisitionMay 2020 (closed); CMA probe Nov 2021Core case: Unnotified (below turnover thresholds, no UK revenues); blocked for entrenching Meta's ad dominance.Divestiture ordered (sold to Shutterstock, Oct 2023).Google-Meta "Jedi Blue" AgreementProbe Mar 2022; closed Mar 2023Alleged non-compete in open-web display ad auctions; tied to Meta's ad market power from Giphy/data probes.Closed without infringement finding.Meta Facebook Marketplace Data UseProbe 2021; commitments Nov 2023Abuse of dominance via ad data integration; stems from digital ad market study post-Giphy.Commitments accepted (opt-out for competitors).Broader Ad M&A Scrutiny (e.g., Getty/Shutterstock)Ongoing 2023-2025CMA's post-Giphy "hybrid test" (33% share) flags potential competition loss in ad ecosystems.In process; no direct Meta link but influenced by case.
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