Tag: social media
Facebook is bringing end-to-end encryption to Messenger calls and Instagram DMs
Facebook has extended the option of using end-to-end encryption for Messenger voice calls and video calls. End-to-end encryption (E2EE) — a security feature that prevents third-parties from eavesdropping on calls and chats — has been available for text conversations on Facebook’s flagship messaging service since 2016. Although the company has…
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Audio out-of-home advertising is reinventing personalization
Paul Brenner Contributor Paul Brenner is the chief strategy officer and president of audio out-of-home at Vibenomics, a location-based advertising and audio experience company creating memorable in-store experiences for shoppers. Do you remember the first time you received a personalized ad? Perhaps you discussed a product with a friend, and…
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Contact, a platform for creatives backed by Maisie Williams, raises $1.9M Seed led by Founders Fund
With the pandemic digitizing every aspect of our lives, the Creator Economy has taken off like never before, with some estimates saying it’s now a $100Bn+ market. And yet, managing your professional life as a model, actor, writer or designer remains a mish-mash of emails, manual booking processes, and dreaded…
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Tinder’s interactive ‘Swipe Night’ stories return after a 20 million user turnout
Over the last year, Tinder has experimented with creative ways for people to connect beyond just swiping right. Pandemic or not, it’s hard to make the first move — so why not break the ice by weathering a virtual apocalypse with a potential date? Today, Tinder announced that it will…
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Link-in-bio monetization platform Snipfeed raises a $5.5M seed round
The link-in-bio business is heating up as more mobile website builders compete for a coveted slice of real estate on a creator’s TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter. Linktree leads the space, securing a recent $45 million Series B raise to build out e-commerce features, but Beacons boasts competitive creator monetization tools…
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Early-stage brands should also unlock the power of influencers
Jonathan Martinez Contributor Jonathan Martinez is a former YouTuber, UC Berkeley alum and growth marketing nerd who’s helped scale Uber, Postmates, Chime and various startups. More posts by this contributor In growth marketing, creative is the critical X factor They’ve made waves on every screen and have been sponsored by…
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