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Google Earns Positive PR On Diversity – Under Duress

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Simmering issues of diversity and gender discrimination in the tech industry were spotlighted this week when an internal memo penned by a Google engineer went viral, causing a public relations earthquake for the company. The bottom line, according to Damore, is that Google should stop assuming that gender gaps mean sexism is at work.

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Cannes Lions 2023: AdTech Dominates At The World’s Biggest Creative Meet

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Tech giants show resilience With layoffs and economic pressures in recent times, big tech platforms like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft are showing a “toned down” approach to their Cannes Lions presence this year. Here are four ad industry and adtech trends to watch during Cannes Lions 2023.

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The Future of TikTok – and What a Potential Ban Means for the UK

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With its unique video format, catchy music, and viral challenges, TikTok has become a global phenomenon, especially among younger audiences. However, the app has recently come under scrutiny and faces a potential ban in the US and UK due to concerns over data privacy and national security. What is Tik Tok and why is it popular?

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2019 Meeker Report Highlights

Solo PR Pro

Privacy and overuse are causing Internet and social media users to actively consider their usage. Google and Facebook still lead in ad share, with Amazon, Twitter, Snapchat, and Pinterest gaining. Developing a better user experience produces by far the most viral effect and impact when investing in growth. Digital Media Usage.

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All Kids Dumb Enough to Get Kicked-Out of Harvard

David PR Group

The story broke in the Harvard Crimson and soon went viral. Here are some highlights: You will be Googled when applying to college. 29% of college admissions officers Google applicants and 40% check social media pages. You will be Googled when applying for a job. Don’t hide behind privacy settings.

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The Biggest PR Disasters Of 2016

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The governor tried to frame the “Bathroom Bill” as protecting individual privacy, but a coalition of LGBTQ rights groups and big business, including major technology companies, eventually prevailed against the spirit of the law. Fake news made some of the biggest headlines in 2016.

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30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020

Sword and the Script

“Marketing realizes that it can no longer fleece the pock of Google and begin to pull back on AdWords spending.”. 11) Privacy regs bring back the basics. The consumer privacy battle will rage on, and marketers will be affected by new data privacy regulations. “Not Ted Seward | GrowPath. 16: Ted Seward.

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