Social information processing

Robert Simonds' STXdigital Announces Facebook Anthology Variety Series, 'Pop Now'

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

BURBANK, Calif., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- STXdigital, a division of STX Entertainment, Robert Simonds' global next-generation media company, today announced the launch of "Pop Now," a cutting-edge, mobile-first variety series exclusively on Facebook.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- STXdigital, a division of STX Entertainment, Robert Simonds' global next-generation media company, today announced the launch of "Pop Now," a cutting-edge, mobile-first variety series exclusively on Facebook.
  • Leveraging the connected Facebook community, "Pop Now" reimagines the traditional late-night talk show format for the next generation of highly engaged audiences.
  • Featuring a new celebrity each episode, the series removes the host entirely, and allows the talent to create and curate their own experience.
  • "We're reinventing the talk show model with a deconstructed architecture, built to serve specific audiences looking to engage with celebrities across the Facebook community."

Open MIC: Facebook's Largest Shareholders Urged To Hold The Company Accountable

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The letter is signed by leaders of diverse organizations, including prominent human and civil rights groups, major impact investment firms, faith-based investors and foundations.

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  • The letter is signed by leaders of diverse organizations, including prominent human and civil rights groups, major impact investment firms, faith-based investors and foundations.
  • "We look forward to learning the results of that process and the implementation of appropriate corrective actions by the company," the letter states.
  • "It's well-past time for Facebook's largest shareholders to speak up and get involved for the good of their investments and the well-being of billions of people impacted by Facebook every day."
  • Dialogue with company management left us unconvinced that Facebook's business model adequately addressed risks to children's rights to privacy.

Cheeriodicals to Help MPI Spread Cheer to More Than 500 Hospitalized Children in Indianapolis During WEC 2018

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

During WEC18, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Cheeriodicals Team Building sessions, which will be offered throughout the day on Monday, June 4, 2018.

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  • During WEC18, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Cheeriodicals Team Building sessions, which will be offered throughout the day on Monday, June 4, 2018.
  • "We're excited to work with MPI to deliver cheer to hospitalized children in two different hospitals in Indianapolis where this year's WEC is taking place," said Gary Parisher, President of Cheeriodicals.
  • Cheeriodicals and corporations have now delivered more than 55,000 Cheeriodicals to hospitalized children.
  • For more information about Cheeriodicals visit www.boxesofcheer.com , or follow Cheeriodicals on Twitter and Facebook .

Facebook Introduces New Tools to Make Fundraisers Even More Impactful

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Friday, April 27, 2018

MENLO PARK, Calif., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Facebook announced new features and tools for Facebook Fundraisers that are aimed at helping fundraiser creators and donors make even greater impact.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Facebook announced new features and tools for Facebook Fundraisers that are aimed at helping fundraiser creators and donors make even greater impact.
  • Every day, people start Facebook Fundraisers to support the causes that matter to them.
  • In the coming weeks, Facebook is eliminating the platform fee on all fundraisers for personal causes, helping people maximize their support.
  • People often pledge to match donations to their Facebook Fundraisers, and the company wanted to make that easier.

United Neuroscience to Present at the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture and the Cura Foundation's Fourth International 'Unite To Cure' Conference in Vatican City

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Friday, April 27, 2018

The conference, organized by the Pontifical Council for Culture and the Cura Foundation, brings together journalists, advocates and thought leaders to discuss the impact of scientific innovation in medicine on culture and society.

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  • The conference, organized by the Pontifical Council for Culture and the Cura Foundation, brings together journalists, advocates and thought leaders to discuss the impact of scientific innovation in medicine on culture and society.
  • We're pleased to have United Neuroscience join us on this mission and look forward to this important conversation on brain health."
  • For more information, please visit: https://thecurafoundation.org
    To learn more about Unite To Cure: The Fourth International Vatican Conference, please visit: http://vaticanconference2018.com .
  • Or, you can follow the event on Twitter @CuraFdn and on Facebook at facebook.com/TheCuraFoundation , and join the conversation with #UnitetoCure.

$2 Billion Class Action Commenced against Facebook for Misuse of Data

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

TORONTO, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ - Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a $2 billion global class action against Facebook, Inc. for misuse of its users' personal information.

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  • TORONTO, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ - Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a $2 billion global class action against Facebook, Inc. for misuse of its users' personal information.
  • The claim alleges that Facebook was aware that its platform could easily and readily be used by third parties to steal users' personal information.
  • Facebook's failure to monitor the activities of third-party application developers to whom it has granted access to its platform has resulted in the misuse of personal information of millions of Facebook users.
  • "The world is witnessing the consequences of the misuse of Facebook user's private information," says Kirk Baert counsel at Koskie Minsky LLP, "Facebook failed its over 2.2 billion users by not taking steps to prevent third parties from stealing users' personal information.

How to Take Control of Your Facebook

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/81601511-taking-control-of-your-...

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  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/81601511-taking-control-of-your-...
    There are many things you have control over that can help make your Facebook experience better for you.
  • Control the advertisements you see:
    Manage interests or information that isn't relevant or that you don't want Facebook using.
  • So those are a few of the ways you can control your experience on Facebook.
  • Now more than ever, we understand the importance of helping people improve their Facebook experience by giving them the controls to do so.

Cubeyou Sets Record Straight on Privacy Compliance Questions

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Monday, April 23, 2018

After reviewing evidence provided by Cubeyou, Facebook stated that it does not take a stance on whether Cubeyou had proper consent from its opt-in users.

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  • After reviewing evidence provided by Cubeyou, Facebook stated that it does not take a stance on whether Cubeyou had proper consent from its opt-in users.
  • "These clarifications are important to us because we want to set the record straight," said Federico Treu, Founder and CEO of Cubeyou.
  • Cubeyou became a Facebook Certified Marketing Partner in 2013, and has passed several Facebook reviews over the past five years.
  • Cubeyou is a leading consumer intelligence platform that helps brands, marketing agencies and media companies make better decisions with accurate, timely insights.

More Than 6 Million Square Feet Of Data Center Space Is Being Built In DSM USA

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Monday, April 23, 2018

To date, Facebook has constructed 1.5 million square feet of data center space and has 1 million square feet under construction.The total spend is expected to be around $1.5 billion.

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  • To date, Facebook has constructed 1.5 million square feet of data center space and has 1 million square feet under construction.The total spend is expected to be around $1.5 billion.
  • The data center boom in DSM means high paying tech jobs in the region.
  • Microsoft's data center buildings currently total a little under 1.5 million square feet with 1.7 million square feet planned for its third campus in West Des Moines.
  • In 2017, Apple announced 400,000 square feet of data center space will be a built in Waukee.Construction will begin this summer.

Smart Home: The Emerging Heart of Personal Data Collection

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Smart home data can play to the core services of Alphabet, Amazon and Apple.

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  • Smart home data can play to the core services of Alphabet, Amazon and Apple.
  • Consumer sensitivity regarding personal data collection may yet change, especially given the revelations regarding the collection and use of Facebook data.
  • "The ongoing exchange of data between home and device/system provider is at the heart of the modern smart home.
  • Understanding how that data can and will be used will likewise remain at the heart of the impetus behind smart home investment," says Collins.