#Facebook alternative Mighty Networks closes  million in funding

#Facebook alternative Mighty Networks closes $50 million in funding

“#Facebook alternative Mighty Networks closes $50 million in funding” A social media network that aims to give content creators more financial control just landed a $50 million investment. Mighty Networks, founded by Gina Bianchini in 2017, has already attracted 10,000 paying content creators and brands to its platform, including the popular TED conferences, Singularity University…

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#Budweiser, other brands urge people to get COVID vaccine

#Budweiser, other brands urge people to get COVID vaccine

“#Budweiser, other brands urge people to get COVID vaccine” Budweiser and other brands are urging customers to get the COVID-19 vaccine — a move they’re betting will also give their businesses a shot in the arm. Budweiser released an ad Wednesday called “Good Times are Coming.” At the start, a screen flashes the words “Remember…

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#Facebook stock surges as Zuckerberg downplays Apple privacy clampdown

#Facebook stock surges as Zuckerberg downplays Apple privacy clampdown

“#Facebook stock surges as Zuckerberg downplays Apple privacy clampdown” Facebook shares jumped Friday after Mark Zuckerberg played down the risk that the social media giant faces in an upcoming change to Apple’s privacy policies. “I’m confident that we’re gonna be able to manage through that situation,” he said in an interview on Josh Constine’s PressClub Clubhouse room….

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#Ulta pauses ad campaign over Alexi McCammond tweet controversy

#Ulta pauses ad campaign over Alexi McCammond tweet controversy

“#Ulta pauses ad campaign over Alexi McCammond tweet controversy” Problems continue to mount for Conde Nast as cosmetics giant Ulta Beauty slams the brakes on a Teen Vogue ad campaign over offensive tweets by the mag’s newly tapped editor-in-chief Alexi McCammond. “Diversity and inclusion are core values at Ulta Beauty—and always have been,” a spokesperson…

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#Unilever to scrub the word ‘normal’ from beauty packaging

#Unilever to scrub the word ‘normal’ from beauty packaging

“#Unilever to scrub the word ‘normal’ from beauty packaging” Unilever plans to stop using the word “normal” on packaging for its beauty products in a push to make its branding more inclusive. The London-based owner of brands including Dove, Axe and Vaseline announced the decision Tuesday after conducting a survey that showed describing hair or…

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