Facebook has introduced Facebook Shops for businesses to set up a single online store for customers to access on both Facebook and Instagram. Businesses can choose the products they want to feature from their catalog and then customize the look and feel of their shop with a cover image and accent colors that showcase their […]
Facebook to invest $2m to support APAC news organisations
The Facebook Journalism Project has announced a $2 million investment in grant funding, coaching and training to support Asia-Pacific news organizations’ coronavirus work. Previously, Google launched a Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to deliver urgent aid to thousands of small, medium and local news publishers globally. According to an official statement by Facebook, News organizations will […]
Facebook injects $5.7 bn in Reliance Jio to accelerate digital transformation
Facebook announced a $5.7 billion, or INR 43,574 crore, investment in Jio Platforms Limited, part of Reliance Industries Limited, making it the largest minority shareholder. In an official statement, Facebook wrote: “This investment underscores our commitment to India, and our excitement for the dramatic transformation that Jio has spurred in the country. In less than […]
UK Government partners airlines to fly back Britons stranded abroad
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announces a new government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic. Virgin, Easyjet, Jet2 and Titan Airways have today signed a memorandum of understanding negotiated by the Foreign Secretary and Transport Secretary. British Airways have also made clear that they will work […]
Google announces $800+ million to support small businesses and crisis response
Google has announced a new $800+ million commitment to support small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), health organizations and governments, and health workers on the frontline of COVID-19 global pandemic. In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote: “Our commitment includes: $250 million in ad grants to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and more […]
Amazon to create 100,000 roles as demand surges due to COVID-19
Amazon will ramp up hiring, opening 100,000 new roles to support people relying on Amazon’s service in this stressful time. The company will invest over $350 million globally to increase pay by $2/hour in the U.S., £2/hr in the UK, and approximately €2/hr in many EU countries for employees and partners who are in fulfillment […]
Ananya Panday urges women to do what they love on repeat in Gillette’s latest
Gillette Venus, the female hair removal brand, in its campaign #WhatsYourRepeat is featuring authentic stories of women trailblazers who do what they love, chase their dreams and keep at it, on repeat. The campaign stems from the core insight that women of today love their everyday hustle, and perfect it day after day, with Venus […]
LAFC drives away with Ford as automobile partner
LAFC has signed a multi-year partnership with Ford Motor Company, making Ford the “Official Domestic Automobile Partner of LAFC” beginning with the 2020 season. Ford will have a presence at multiple matches at Banc of California Stadium, hosting eight pre-match activations, an entitlement night on August 7 vs. the New England Revolution, and a landmark […]
AS Monaco names Iqoniq as official digital fan engagement platform
AS Monaco has joined forces with Iqoniq, a new social media and fan engagement platform specialized in the fields of sports and entertainment. The partnership, which will run for four seasons until June 2023, Iqoniq becomes the official digital fan engagement platform of AS Monaco. The partnership also provides for the presence of the Iqoniq […]
Team GB to transact with Starling Bank for Tokyo 2020
Digital bank Starling has been confirmed as the official banking partner of Team GB for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. As part of their involvement, Starling Bank will also be offering each athlete a Starling retail account with £100 deposited to help them achieve their next financial goal. Team GB is entirely independently funded and […]