EMEA News In Brief (March 19, 2018)
LONDON — iAdvize, which enables consumers to get real-time advice from brands' customer service teams and paid experts via WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, has appointed Clarity PR as its UK communications agency, including media relations, reviews, events, thought leadership and … Read More
Bank of Ireland left me ‘high and dry’ in New York
As if it were not bad enough that the bank effectively stole this customer's money, the fact that it appears to have made absolutely no effort to make amends speaks volumes about its attitude customer service. In response, the company sent us the following statement. “We sincerely apologise to Oonagh … …
Chicopee Police investigating message circulating on Snapchat
Chicopee Police Department shared on Facebook that they are aware of a threatening message being spread on Snapchat and that they are taking said message extremely seriously. Officials said the message refers to DuPont Middle School in Chicopee. The Chicopee Public School Department is … Read More
Snapchat’s value plummets by $800m after Rihanna calls them out for offensive domestic violence ad
An offensive advertisement that appeared on Snapchat last week, asking whether users would rather slap Rihanna or punch Chris Brown, has seen the company's stock plummet by 800 million dollars overnight. The ad is question was for a mobile game 'Would You Rather', and although the company … Read More
Rising star Elle Duncan discusses SportsCenter, ESPN’s new boss, more
I think that's specific to everyone on TV who has to battle YouTube stars and Snapchat shows. We're all just trying to figure out how we can still be palatable to our core audience. And also continue to try to bring in a young audience that has ADD and consistently …
Ofo to keep dockless bike share rolling in Worcester
An Ofo bike is parked outside the Worcester Public Library in November. [T&G File Photo/Christine Peterson]. By Steven H. Foskett Jr. Telegram & Gazette Staff. Sunday. Posted at 6:35 PM Updated at 6:35 PM. Share. WORCESTER – With prime cycling weather (hopefully) right around the corner, people … Read More
Westboro town meeting OKs plastic bag ban
WESTBORO – The town will soon join the growing number of communities that have banned the use of single-use plastic bags that are used in supermarkets and retail stores. The change will take place within six months, so stores will have time to implement it. Also approved at the annual …
After a slew of firsts in 2018, TCU aims for seconds and thirds in 2019
TCU basketball ran through drills during a 40-minute shoot-around at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday afternoon, March 15, 2018. The TCU pep band and cheerleaders were on hand too. TCU plays Syracuse on Friday night. Stefan Stevensonsstevenson@star-telegram.com … Read More
Study Tubers: meet the new teen vlogging stars of YouTube
Yes, just that — except that it is built on the billions of young men who spend hours of every day watching other young men on YouTube playing video games under the name Let's Play. The Study Tubers' equivalent includes videos called “Study With Me” or “Revise With Me”, with …
The YouTube Kids app is showing videos about conspiracy theories
YouTube Kids is once again facing questions over the content of its app. This time, it's not violent videos but questionable conspiracy theories. A report in Business Insider found the app recommended a number of videos promoting conspiracy theories, including that the moon landing was faked, the … Read More