Media manipulation

Two Six Technologies Acquires Thresher Ventures

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Monday, May 2, 2022
Department, Twitter, LLC, GLOBE, The Carlyle Group, Natural language processing, Intelligence Community Directive 301, Intelligence community, Partnership, Media manipulation, United States Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Entrepreneurship, Machine learning, Harvard University, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, LinkedIn, Data science, Thresher, DARPA, Two six heave, United States Cyber Command, CEO, Research, Intelligence, Pulse, Public relations, Management

ARLINGTON, Va., May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Six Technologies (Two Six), a high-growth, technology-focused provider of products and expertise to U.S. national security customers, announced today it has acquired Thresher Ventures, LLC (Thresher), a software company with unique products that detect, analyze, and predict media manipulation by foreign governments.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Six Technologies (Two Six), a high-growth, technology-focused provider of products and expertise to U.S. national security customers, announced today it has acquired Thresher Ventures, LLC (Thresher), a software company with unique products that detect, analyze, and predict media manipulation by foreign governments.
  • Threshers products and people are a compelling and complementary fit for Two Six, with our shared focus on advanced technologies, innovative products, and the global threats of great power competition, said Joe Logue, CEO of Two Six Technologies.
  • Two Six Technologies is a perfect strategic partner for Thresher, said Becky Fair, Threshers Co-founder and CEO.
  • Two Six Technologies is a high-growth technology company dedicated to providing expertise and scalable products to national security customers.

Nichesoft Launches TanTrack Kiosk to Enhance Customer Experience

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Marketing, Media manipulation, Kiosks, Interactive kiosk, Biometrics, Fingerprint scanner, Check-in, Touchscreen, Indoor tanning, Receptionist

DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nichesoft, a software development company, is pleased to share the launch of its latest product, TanTrack Kiosk.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nichesoft, a software development company, is pleased to share the launch of its latest product, TanTrack Kiosk.
  • This new technology, which is add-on hardware to the TanTrack platform, enables a tanning salon's clients to check-in at the front desk without employee interaction.
  • Clients can make purchases, update personal information, book appointments and, in states where self-check-in is permitted, can send themselves to tan.
  • TanTrack Kiosk also features a touchscreen monitor, fingerprint scanner, and receipt printer, which are housed in a single system.

ActiveFence Announces $100 Million in Funding to Keep the Internet Safe

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Technology, Other Communications, Security, Telecommunications, Communications, Software, Internet, Social media, Data management, Deception, Abuse, Disinformation, Media manipulation, Human behavior, Propaganda

The company protects billions of people worldwide from disinformation, child abuse, terror, hate speech, fraud, and other online harms.

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  • The company protects billions of people worldwide from disinformation, child abuse, terror, hate speech, fraud, and other online harms.
  • With customers that include some of the worlds largest technology platforms, ActiveFences mission is to enable a safer world by preventing evil online.
  • ActiveFence takes a unique approach to ensuring the integrity of online platforms, empowering trust and safety professionals through proactive detection of malicious activities on the internet.
  • ActiveFence empowers these and other abuse prevention professionals with a unique, proactive approach to the detection of and protection against malicious activities on the internet.

IAS Teams with The Global Disinformation Index to Transform How Brands Avoid Misinformation

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Disinformation, Deception, Media manipulation, Integral Ad Science, Propaganda techniques, Communication, Global Disinformation Index, Misinformation

NEW YORK, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, today announced a new partnership with The Global Disinformation Index (GDI), making IAS the first ad verification company to help marketers avoid misinformation content based on GDI's standards.

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  • NEW YORK, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, today announced a new partnership with The Global Disinformation Index (GDI), making IAS the first ad verification company to help marketers avoid misinformation content based on GDI's standards.
  • With the rise of brand risk globally, we're providing highly advanced tools for marketers to safeguard their brands and avoid misinformation content," said Lisa Utzschneider, CEO, Integral Ad Science.
  • IAS is committed to helping marketers manage brand risk with the latest tools available and this new partnership with The Global Disinformation Index offers critical new capabilities.
  • The Global Disinformation Index is a not-for-profit that operates on the three principles of neutrality, independence and transparency.

Mitigating Societal Harms in a Social Media World Tech Forum to Explore Critical Societal Issues

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Deception, Disinformation, Propaganda techniques, Social media, IEEE Computer Society, Communication, Media manipulation, Human behavior

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitigating Societal Harms in a Social Media World , an IEEE Computer Society Tech Forum taking place virtually 21-22 September 2021, will address contributors to societal harm that can be amplified by social media Hate Speech, Terrorism/Radicalization/Exploitation, Misinformation and Disinformation.

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  • LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitigating Societal Harms in a Social Media World , an IEEE Computer Society Tech Forum taking place virtually 21-22 September 2021, will address contributors to societal harm that can be amplified by social media Hate Speech, Terrorism/Radicalization/Exploitation, Misinformation and Disinformation.
  • Insights will be delivered from experts working in policy, technical standards, and cutting-edge solutions built on promising technologies including AI and machine learning.
  • Mitigating Societal Harms in a Social Media World will provide opportunities to:
    Hear about existing technologies that could solve challenges presented by societal harms.
  • The forum will bring together policymakers and technologists to explore the intersection of current technical efforts and public policies and the resulting impacts on society.

Arti AR Platform Named Best New Product by the Broadcast Production Awards

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Marketing, Augmented reality, Cision, Media manipulation, Cloud computing

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arti , creators of the first cloud-based augmented reality (AR) platform for broadcasters and video content producers, today announced that it was recognized in the 2020 Best New Product or Service - Production category of the Broadcast Production Awards.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arti , creators of the first cloud-based augmented reality (AR) platform for broadcasters and video content producers, today announced that it was recognized in the 2020 Best New Product or Service - Production category of the Broadcast Production Awards.
  • We're proud to have introduced the first cloud-based AR platform, making it easy and affordable for any broadcaster to add the magic of AR to their production.
  • NewscastStudio's annual Broadcast Production Awards honor the best in creative production and technical achievement.
  • It's the first software-only, cloud-based AR platform that enables embedding 3D objects into the scene without changing the production workflow.

AstroTurf Corporation Introduces The AstroTurf Nerd Video Series

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Artificial turf, AstroTurf, Cision, Dewolfe, Astroturfing, Media manipulation, Articles, Human activities

DALTON, Ga., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstroTurf is pleased to introduce Todd DeWolfe, VP of Strategic Development and Research, as The AstroTurf Nerd in a new educational video series designed to tackle some of the industry's hottest topics.

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  • DALTON, Ga., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstroTurf is pleased to introduce Todd DeWolfe, VP of Strategic Development and Research, as The AstroTurf Nerd in a new educational video series designed to tackle some of the industry's hottest topics.
  • He's in charge of research and product development for AstroTurf.
  • In the first edition of the series, DeWolfe discusses the Fiber vs Infill philosophy.
  • A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams, and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety.

Raydiant Incorporates Outdoor Signage with New Partnership with SkySlate

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Signage, Marketing, Digital media, Digital signage, Video, Interactive kiosk, Technology, Media manipulation

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Raydiant , the leader in digital signage and in-location experience solutions has partnered with outdoor signage experts, SkySlate.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Raydiant , the leader in digital signage and in-location experience solutions has partnered with outdoor signage experts, SkySlate.
  • From signage, to kiosk, to real-time digital customer service, Raydiant has raised the bar for the in-location experience.
  • "In teaming with Raydiant, the number one in-location digital signage and experience management platform in the world, SkySlate extends that reach outward, adding ultra-high resolution outdoor signage and large scale seamless UHD video wall solutions.
  • SkySlate digital signage solutions are custom manufactured with rugged, weatherproof technology, integrating seamlessly with the Raydiant platform to start the customer acquisition experience 'outside the door.'"

O'Dwyer's Ranks Bianchi Public Relations Among Top PR Firms in Automotive, Detroit & U.S. Ratings

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Communication design, Public relations, PR Newswire, Center for Automotive Research, Articles, Media manipulation, Public opinion, Reputation management companies

b'TROY, Mich., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. a metro Detroit-based public relations (PR) agency with deep media relations and communications experience in the automotive and mobility technology sector has again been named among the top independent PR firms in the United States by O\'Dwyer\'s , a trade publication long considered the "Bible" of the public relations and marketing communications industry.\nAgain this year, O\'Dwyer\'s list showed Bianchi PR as the top independent PR firm among those headquartered in metro Detroit and #2 among independent PR firms that are based in Michigan, based on 2020 billings.\nIn the 2021 rankings, Bianchi PR was also ranked #8 nationally in the automotive / transportation sector (up from #10 in 2020 in this category) and was the only Detroit-area-based PR agency ranked in the top 25 nationally in this specialization.\nThe 2021 O\'Dwyer\'s rankings, which are the publication\'s 52nd annual effort and were released in early April, showed Bianchi PR as #130 in its overall U.S. rankings and #22 in the Midwest.\nBianchi PR, founded in 1992, offers special expertise in, and laser-sharp focus on, business-to-business PR for automotive and mobility technology suppliers, including new entrants with enabling technologies for emobility, autonomous vehicles and connected vehicles.\nAmong Bianchi PR\'s ongoing business-to-business PR clients are Adient, Cooper Standard, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, KIRCO, Munro & Associates, Rolls-Royce Power Systems/MTU brand, SAE International, Schaeffler Group and Yanfeng.\nThe firm\'s experience also includes work with automotive technology companies such as ZF TRW, Valeo and Ibeo Automotive Systems, as well as consulting firms and industry trade organizations such as the Automotive Industry Action Group, the Center for Automotive Research and the Steel Market Development Institute.

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  • b'TROY, Mich., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. a metro Detroit-based public relations (PR) agency with deep media relations and communications experience in the automotive and mobility technology sector has again been named among the top independent PR firms in the United States by O\'Dwyer\'s , a trade publication long considered the "Bible" of the public relations and marketing communications industry.\nAgain this year, O\'Dwyer\'s list showed Bianchi PR as the top independent PR firm among those headquartered in metro Detroit and #2 among independent PR firms that are based in Michigan, based on 2020 billings.\nIn the 2021 rankings, Bianchi PR was also ranked #8 nationally in the automotive / transportation sector (up from #10 in 2020 in this category) and was the only Detroit-area-based PR agency ranked in the top 25 nationally in this specialization.\nThe 2021 O\'Dwyer\'s rankings, which are the publication\'s 52nd annual effort and were released in early April, showed Bianchi PR as #130 in its overall U.S. rankings and #22 in the Midwest.\nBianchi PR, founded in 1992, offers special expertise in, and laser-sharp focus on, business-to-business PR for automotive and mobility technology suppliers, including new entrants with enabling technologies for emobility, autonomous vehicles and connected vehicles.\nAmong Bianchi PR\'s ongoing business-to-business PR clients are Adient, Cooper Standard, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, KIRCO, Munro & Associates, Rolls-Royce Power Systems/MTU brand, SAE International, Schaeffler Group and Yanfeng.\nThe firm\'s experience also includes work with automotive technology companies such as ZF TRW, Valeo and Ibeo Automotive Systems, as well as consulting firms and industry trade organizations such as the Automotive Industry Action Group, the Center for Automotive Research and the Steel Market Development Institute.
  • For more information, visit www.bianchipr.com or call 248-269-1122.\nTo serve it clients on a worldwide basis, Bianchi PR has been an active member in the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the world\'s largest international PR networks, since 2014.\nClients across six continents depend on the combined resources of PRGN to deliver targeted public relations campaigns in markets around the world.
  • PRGN harnesses the resources of 50 independent public relations firms in 52 locations and close to 1,000 communications professionals to connect international companies and organizations with individual and culturally diverse markets globally.
  • Visit PRGN online at www.prgn.com or on Twitter at @PRGN .\n'

Next PR Takes Home 10 Awards in 2020, Recognizing the Agency's Exceptional Agility & Performance

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Marketing, Public relations, Media manipulation, Digital marketing, Online advertising, Media relations

It cultivates a passionate, engaged team that exceeds expectations for clients with its smart, customized and ROI-centric strategies.

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  • It cultivates a passionate, engaged team that exceeds expectations for clients with its smart, customized and ROI-centric strategies.
  • "\nBeyond traditional media relations, Next PR also offers fully integrated strategies that span media, analysts, influencers and social media strategy.
  • Next PR is agile, fresh and hyper-focused on helping clients achieve their next big PR goals.
  • To inquire about job opportunities at Next PR, check out the open positions across all five of its office locations.