Virtual communities

Global Cyber Alliance Bolsters Cyber Defences to Safeguard European Journalists

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Craig Newmark, Craigslist, Newmark, Websites, Virtual communities, California

Human rights defenders, journalists, and people in positions of marginalisation or vulnerability can experience particular risk.

Key Points: 
  • Human rights defenders, journalists, and people in positions of marginalisation or vulnerability can experience particular risk.
  • To protect journalists and their sources, GCA developed a Cybersecurity Toolkit for Journalists to serve as a free, operational resource for journalists, watchdogs, and small newsrooms enabling them to shore-up their digital defences.
  • These global guidelines provide the blueprint for the organization of the toolkit and selection of the tools included.
  • Good cyber hygiene for journalists is more imperative than ever - to protect themselves, their work, and their sources," said Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

Revenue, Traffic Slides Continue at Craigslist

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Websites, Craigslist, Virtual communities, World Wide Web, OfferUp, Mercari, Nextdoor

"Craigslist was the king of classifieds, but the shine is off its crown," said AIM Group founding principal Peter M. Zollman.

Key Points: 
  • "Craigslist was the king of classifieds, but the shine is off its crown," said AIM Group founding principal Peter M. Zollman.
  • The AIM Group, which uses proprietary methodology to estimate Craigslist's revenue, projected 2020 revenue of $565 million for the 26-year-old website.
  • The AIM Group, the world's leading business intelligence company for marketplaces and classified advertising, started estimating Craigslist revenue in 2003.
  • The AIM Group report examines Craigslist competitors Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Nextdoor (which is planning an IPO in 2021) and Mercari.

Dog Tag Inc. Receives $75,000 Matching Donation From Craig Newmark Philanthropies

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Craig Newmark, Craigslist, Newmark, Tag, Websites, Virtual communities, World Wide Web

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dog Tag Inc. (DTI) announced today a $75,000 matching donation from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dog Tag Inc. (DTI) announced today a $75,000 matching donation from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
  • "Dog Tag provides veterans, military spouses, and caregivers with education, training, and support so they can find a new sense of purpose, community, and success outside the military," said Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
  • Dog Tag empowers our veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and caregivers to find renewed purpose and community through an unexpected combination of a bakery and a classroom.
  • Since 2014, Dog Tag has served 148 veterans, military spouses, and caregivers.

Yelp Appoints Tony Wells to Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Marketing, Other Technology, Communications, Software, Restaurant, Bar, Social media, Retail, Geosocial networking, South of Market, San Francisco, Yelp, Software, Virtual communities, World Wide Web, The WELL, Tony Wells, Yelp Inc.

Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced the appointment of USAA Chief Brand Officer Tony Wells to its Board of Directors, effective October 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced the appointment of USAA Chief Brand Officer Tony Wells to its Board of Directors, effective October 30, 2020.
  • Tony will serve on the Compensation Committee, and his appointment expanded Yelps Board to a total of nine directors.
  • We are excited to welcome Tony to the Yelp Board, said Diane Irvine, Chair of the Yelp Board of Directors.
  • As a long-time Yelp user, Ive followed the companys journey as it has grown from a review site into a trusted household brand, said Tony Wells.

Brandify and Nextdoor Bring Multi-Location Brands to Online Neighborhoods

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Community websites, Virtual communities, Nextdoor, Neighbors, Websites, World Wide Web, Internet culture

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brandify, the industry leader in local marketing for multi-location brands, today announces a new partnership with Nextdoor, the popular app for neighborhoods.

Key Points: 
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brandify, the industry leader in local marketing for multi-location brands, today announces a new partnership with Nextdoor, the popular app for neighborhoods.
  • Brands working with Brandify will now be able to claim, update, and optimize Nextdoor business pages with store information and photos, and will be able to create Nextdoor Posts and Local Deals.
  • "Nextdoor is where you connect with neighbors, including your beloved local businesses," said Adel Farahmand, Head of Partnerships at Nextdoor.
  • Multi-location brands interested in claiming and managing their Nextdoor pages can reach out to Brandify for more information.

VetsInTech Unveils First-of-a-Kind Virtual Gala Bringing Innovation to Veterans Day During the "New Normal" COVID Times

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Craig Newmark, Newmark, Craigslist, Websites, Virtual communities, World Wide Web

This year, VetsinTech will host a global broadcast to celebrate Veterans Day and its fundraising Gala with a stellar lineup of military and tech leaders studded with celebrity cameos.

Key Points: 
  • This year, VetsinTech will host a global broadcast to celebrate Veterans Day and its fundraising Gala with a stellar lineup of military and tech leaders studded with celebrity cameos.
  • "I'm impressed with how creative VetsinTech was in their approach to this VetsinTech virtual Gala.
  • The ongoing COVID crisis has caused VetsinTech to reimagine new online platforms and virtual programs.
  • "VetsinTech has demonstrated incredible innovation, creating new ways to celebrate military families this Veterans Day in a virtual setting," said Craig Newmark, Founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and a board member of VetsinTech.

Nextdoor Launches a Brand-new Treat Map to Help Neighbors Safely Celebrate Halloween

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Films, Creative works, English-language films, Community websites, Virtual communities, Allhallowtide, Halloween, Irish culture, Trick-or-treating, Neighbors, Nextdoor

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Nextdoor's annual Treat Map is back with new features to help neighbors safely celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Nextdoor's annual Treat Map is back with new features to help neighbors safely celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A recent nationwide Nextdoor poll found that 73% of neighbors say they're looking for an alternative to traditional Trick-or-Treating this year.
  • While holiday celebrations may look a bit different, Halloween can still be a treat for the whole neighborhood with Nextdoor's Treat Map.
  • Neighbors can then explore the map to see how locals are celebrating and plan a festive Halloween night sight-seeing route.

Nextdoor Launches First-of-its-Kind National Campaign Empowering Neighbors to Raise Funds for Local Schools Who Need it Most

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Community websites, Virtual communities, Nextdoor, Neighbors, Websites, World Wide Web, Internet culture

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextdoor is launching a new national campaign and collaborating with National PTA to tap into neighborhoods to raise funds for schools and families as an unpredictable school year gets underway.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextdoor is launching a new national campaign and collaborating with National PTA to tap into neighborhoods to raise funds for schools and families as an unpredictable school year gets underway.
  • With Nextdoor's new Sell for Good feature, neighbors can support their local schools by simply buying and selling household items on Nextdoor's For Sale & Free and donating the proceeds to their local PTAs.
  • Nextdoor and PTA are kicking off the collaboration and first-of-its kind campaign in Austin and Chicago.
  • With more than 50 million local business recommendations from neighbors to date on Nextdoor, it's easier than ever to take advantage of the possibilities nearby.

H&R Block and Nextdoor partner to revitalize neighborhoods and spark connections with 10 community projects across the country

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Community websites, Virtual communities, Nextdoor, H&R Block, Ring, H&R, American culture, Websites

Over the next several months, H&R Block and Nextdoor will work with the nominators and local volunteers from the 10 selected neighborhoods to safely bring the projects to life.

Key Points: 
  • Over the next several months, H&R Block and Nextdoor will work with the nominators and local volunteers from the 10 selected neighborhoods to safely bring the projects to life.
  • All projects are slated to be completed by the end of 2020 and are being implemented with necessary COVID-19 safety precautions.
  • We are proud to partner with H&R Block to support neighborhoods and foster meaningful connections that ultimately create strong, kinder communities.
  • The H&R Block/ Nextdoor partnership was first announced in January as part of H&R Blocks community impact platform, Make Every Block Better .

Nextdoor and We Are All Human Come Together to Support Hispanic-Owned Local Businesses During Hispanic Heritage Month

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Community websites, Virtual communities, Americas, Nextdoor, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Neighbors, Hispanic, Empower, Websites

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nextdoor announced a partnership with We Are All Human (WAAH) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and provide ongoing resources to help Hispanic-owned local businesses thrive.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nextdoor announced a partnership with We Are All Human (WAAH) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and provide ongoing resources to help Hispanic-owned local businesses thrive.
  • "We are proud to partner with We Are All Human to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month," said Prakash Janakiraman, Co-Founder and Chief Architect of Nextdoor.
  • "Together we will empower neighbors across the United States to support their beloved Hispanic-owned local businesses, ultimately building stronger, more connected communities."
  • Nextdoor will support the mission of WAAH with pro-bono advertising and promotional opportunities throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.