Facebook’s Spark AR augmented reality creation platform revealed several new features and capabilities geared toward Instagram. The company said in a blog post, “Sound is critical to our perception of the world. We think it’s increasingly what separates the good from the great among AR experiences, too. Whether you’re building simple face masks or immersive…
With End of Quarantine in Sight, Nescafé Crafts a ‘Good Morning’ Message to the World
Nescaf? has harnessed the spirit of optimism being felt by countries around the globe that are beginning to emerge out of quarantine, with the most restrictive lockdown measures being eased. While the coronavirus crisis continues to ravage much of the world, many countries are starting to move toward emergence from months of quarantine. The instant…
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Why Trump Can’t Claim Twitter Is Violating His Free Speech
President Donald Trump is not happy with Twitter, usually his favorite social media platform. On Tuesday night, he accused Twitter of “interfering” with the 2020 presidential election and “stifling free speech” by placing a fact-check label on two of his tweets. It’s the first label Twitter has put on one of the president’s tweets, and…
This UV-Sensitive Ad Reveals Florida’s Natural Adventures When Exposed to the Sun
The thought of traveling anywhere outside of the safe perimeter of your own backyard may seem daunting–maybe even impossible–in the midst of a pandemic, but Visit Florida and Outside Magazine are hoping to stir up wanderlust for a time when vacationing in prehistoric caverns and rare coral reefs is feasible again. To unveil the Sunshine…
Facebook Keeps Touting The First Amendment To Justify Its Content Policies
Facebook won’t ever solve its content moderation problems to the satisfaction of all. Not because it’s incapable of doing so, but because free speech is the hottest of hot buttons. People want Facebook to police itself – and they don’t want Facebook acting as a censor. It’s an awkward dynamic that was on display at… Continue reading »
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Adweek Presents: The Way Forward—Travel and Transportation
In the next installment of Adweek’s new livestreamed video series, Adweek Presents: The Way Forward, we’ll focus on how, during this health crisis, travel and transportation marketers are quickly adapting their businesses to better serve their customers and support frontline and essential workers. Adweek’s editor and svp, programming, Lisa Granatstein, welcomes JetBlue Airway’s Joel Peterson…
Google Continues to Add Features Supporting SMBs During Covid-19
Google detailed some new features aimed at helping small and midsized businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Google Maps senior vice president of geo Jen Fitzpatrick said in a blog post, “We’ve seen firsthand in Google Search and Maps the impact that Covid-19 has had on small businesses and how they connect with their…
Study Shows That LGBTQ Inclusion in Ads Benefits Brands and Boosts Visibility
Consumers who have been more exposed to LGBTQ people in ads, films and TV are more likely to accept them, according to a new study from CPG manufacturer Procter & Gamble and the media advocacy group GLAAD. The study, based on survey data from over 2,000 non-LGBTQ U.S. adults, found that viewers exposed to media…
D&I TBD: Angela Benton on Democratizing Data and Diversifying AI
Welcome to Episode 4 of Adweek’s new diversity and inclusion podcast, D&I TBD. This week, Streamlytics CEO Angela Benton joins us to discuss diversifying artificial intelligence, data brokerage and more. Benton’s company recently introduced Clture, a data-ownership app for the black community that helps people monetize their digital footprint. But before founding Streamlytics in 2018–Insecure’s…