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Committee writes to platforms on balance of power with news publishers

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Friday, June 26, 2020
Operating systems, Software, World Wide Web, Social media, Facebook, Photo sharing, Social information processing, Advertising

In addition to asking each platform about their communication with news publishers, the below questions have been asked.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to asking each platform about their communication with news publishers, the below questions have been asked.
  • Please justify your claim that "we have no sense in which there is an imbalance of power" between Facebook and publishers.
  • Do you accept that being present at multiple points in the advertising value chain gives Google unprecedented and anti-competitive market power?
  • The Committee was disappointed by the platforms' responses, and looks forward to receiving clear answers.

Online retailer of healthcare products, FSAstore.com, announces intent to join Facebook advertising boycott

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Social media, Facebook, Photo sharing, Social information processing, Advertising, M

Since 2008, the company has been a reliable source of educational content about spending accounts, eligibility, and tips that help consumers maximize their healthcare dollars.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2008, the company has been a reliable source of educational content about spending accounts, eligibility, and tips that help consumers maximize their healthcare dollars.
  • We're calling on Facebook to take action and adhere to a higher standard for the sake of individuals and families everywhere."
  • Hausman added that FSAstore.com will temporarily suspend advertising on Facebook in July and will monitor Facebook's response to this situation with hope for positive change.
  • It's both the largest e-commerce destination for guaranteed FSA-eligible products and an educational resource that you can actually understand.

Recording Academy® Launches District Advocate "Summer of Advocacy" to Fight for Pandemic Relief and to Promote Positive Social Change

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Labor, Events, Concerts, Congressional News, Views, Specialty, Public policy, Government, TV and Radio, Consumer, Theatre, Music, Retail, Small business, Entertainment, Public relations, Investor relations, Communications, Professional services, Philanthropy, Social media, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Consumer, Public policy, Software, Operating systems, Social media, World Wide Web, Photo sharing, Universal Windows Platform apps, Video software, Go software, YouTube, Music industry, Facebook, The Recording Academy

Today, the Recording Academy announced a summer 2020 call-to-action initiative to help provide pandemic relief for music creators and music businesses, and to promote positive social change through legislation.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Recording Academy announced a summer 2020 call-to-action initiative to help provide pandemic relief for music creators and music businesses, and to promote positive social change through legislation.
  • As Black music is a cornerstone of the music industry, Academy members will highlight this disparity in the recovery.
  • Starting June 26, members of the Recording Academy can register to take action in the first step of the largest advocacy movement for music creators.
  • For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter , "like" Recording Academy on Facebook , and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram and YouTube .

Spirable Announces Snap Inc. Partnership to Drive Relevance at Scale Across-Channel

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Marketing, Social networking services, Photo sharing, Social media, Communication design, Communication, Instant messaging, Snapchat, World Wide Web, Advertising

The partnership emphasises the importance of relevant advertising, as consumers are increasingly tuning out generic ads in favour of content that is tailored to them.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership emphasises the importance of relevant advertising, as consumers are increasingly tuning out generic ads in favour of content that is tailored to them.
  • The ability to serve the most relevant and effective advertising is critical to Snapchat's expanding ad business.
  • "Our partnership with Spirable highlights an important step for us in helping our advertisers deliver relevant, video-first content, in an automated and scalable way.
  • Our partnership with Snapchat is paramount to achieving this through our combined ability to support video storytelling at scale."

Sunbrella Debuts Eco-Friendly, Fluorine-Free Fabric

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Software, Photo sharing, Social networking services, Operating systems, World Wide Web, Image hosting, Pinterest, Instagram, Stain repellent

BURLINGTON, N.C., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunbrella unveils its latest innovation, Sunbrella Assure, a fluorine-free textile that delivers water repellency, stain resistance and enhanced durability.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, N.C., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sunbrella unveils its latest innovation, Sunbrella Assure, a fluorine-free textile that delivers water repellency, stain resistance and enhanced durability.
  • Other properties of Sunbrella Assure include:
    The first collection, Balance featuring Sunbrella Assure, includes six different patterns in 43 colors and is available now from CF Stinson in partnership with Sunbrella Contract.
  • Behind every Sunbrella upholstery fabric is a five-yearwarranty, the most comprehensive guarantee in the industry.For more information about Sunbrella Assure, please visit Sunbrella.com .
  • For more information about Sunbrella, including inspiration, fabric collections and where to buy, visit sunbrella.com and follow Sunbrella on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter at @Sunbrella.

Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital Named a "Best Children's Hospital" for 13th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Photo sharing, Social media, Healthcare in the United States, Atrium Health, Facebook, Atrium, Instagram, Charity care

One of a handful of sites nationwide with the ability to turn computer models into three-dimensional replicas of children's hearts.

Key Points: 
  • One of a handful of sites nationwide with the ability to turn computer models into three-dimensional replicas of children's hearts.
  • To learn more about the Levine Children's Hospital rankings, please visit levinechildrens.org/usnews and join our conversations by following us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter.
  • With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all.
  • Last year alone, Atrium Health provided more than $2.07 billion in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.

Jared® Celebrates Pride Month with Limited-Edition Ring to Commemorate Five-Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Image hosting, Photo sharing, Pinterest, World Wide Web, Companies

AKRON, Ohio, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To help celebrate Pride Month, Jared today announced it is creating a limited-edition ring to commemorate the five-year anniversary of marriage equality.

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Sincro Announces Automotive Partnership with Facebook

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Retail, Aftermarket, Automotive, Software, Internet, Online Retail, Professional services, Social media, Technology, Search engine optimization, Search engine marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Small business, General Automotive, Operating systems, Software, World Wide Web, Facebook, Photo sharing, Social information processing, Social media, Car dealership

Sincro , an Ansira company, and Facebook announced a partnership that introduces Sincro as an automotive vendor on Facebooks partner integrations platform to offer vehicle catalogs to auto dealers.

Key Points: 
  • Sincro , an Ansira company, and Facebook announced a partnership that introduces Sincro as an automotive vendor on Facebooks partner integrations platform to offer vehicle catalogs to auto dealers.
  • As a result, dealers are now able to request a vehicle catalog from Sincro directly from their Facebook Business Manager, streamlining the process of creating Automotive Inventory Ads .
  • We are excited to partner with a company like Sincro, that has deep roots in digital and automotive, and is focused on delivering seamless ad tech solutions to dealers advertising on Facebook, said Bob Lanham, Head of Automotive Retail at Facebook.
  • This partnership with Facebook is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to tech innovation in the automotive digital space, said Jen Cole, President of Sincro.

The Alkaline Water Company Achieves Record Fourth Quarter With Over 50% Growth

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Social media, World Wide Web, Photo sharing, Universal Windows Platform apps, Employment websites, Mobile software, LinkedIn, Scottsdale, Arizona, Facebook, Instagram

We expect our first quarter ending June 30, 2020, to set another revenue record.

Key Points: 
  • We expect our first quarter ending June 30, 2020, to set another revenue record.
  • The current pandemic acted as a catalyst for some of the current quarters growth, but also set the stage for significant future growth.
  • Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • To learn more about The Alkaline Water Company, please visit www.thealkalinewaterco.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Repair Clinic Sees Spike in Video Views as People Tackle Home Appliance and Air Conditioning Repairs during Pandemic

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
World Wide Web, Image hosting, Photo sharing, Pinterest, Digital media, Software, Clinic, YouTube

More than one million people are watching Repair Clinic YouTube videos each week and, overall, the channel boasts more than 219 million total views.

Key Points: 
  • More than one million people are watching Repair Clinic YouTube videos each week and, overall, the channel boasts more than 219 million total views.
  • RepairClinic.com 's technology-enabled repair solutions provide do-it-yourselfers, technicians, retailers, and service companies with diagnostic tools, parts data, replacement parts, and step-by-step video instruction.
  • "The early digital transformation of RepairClinic.com was key when the pandemic hit," said Peter Krauss, the President of Repair Clinic.
  • For more information, resources and tips, visit www.repairclinic.com or find Repair Clinic on YouTube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and Pinterest .