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Justin Joffe

Facebook explains service interruption, 52% of Americans don’t trust social media, and Jamie Dimon irks with MLK comparison

Also: Brach’s shares top candy corn purchases by state, AMC Theatres brags about record weekend revenue, WaPo journalist apologizes for errant tweet, and more.

Justin Joffe

Airlines announce vaccine mandates, Golden Globes touts increased member diversity, and 75% of marketers to increase social media spending

Also: Brands push digital fan engagement on National Taco Day, Alaska’s Katami National Park celebrates pudgy bears in social media contest, PwC frames remote work as inclusive, and more.

Justin Joffe

Dollar Tree explains new pricing, short-form video tips for YouTube, and Gannett responds to employees claims of unpaid labor

Also: Southwest and Disney World launch shared anniversary promotions, podcasts use International Podcast Day to highlight their programming, and more.

Justin Joffe

YouTube explains vaccine misinformation policies, marketers shift priorities during pandemic, and Ozy Media launches internal investigation

Also: Venmo creates contest to support student debt relief, USPS rolls out updated delivery plans, and more.

Justin Joffe

United Airlines celebrates employee vaccination numbers, how viral content can hurt your brand, and Blizzard Activision settles EEOC lawsuit

Also: Starbucks highlights sustainability for National Coffee Day, TikTok unveils new ad tools, Warner Music and Twitch announce partnership, and more.

Justin Joffe

Costco reinstates pandemic purchase limits, small businesses refuse to automate customer service, and Delta looks to ban unruly passengers

Also: Unilever launches Hispanic Heritage Month initiative across brands, how to tell sustainability stories with subtlety, and Apple pushes back against EU USB-C push.

Justin Joffe

Grubhub and DoorDash support NYC delivery worker laws, income bracket predicts comfort traveling during pandemic, and Wikimedia’s new CEO looks to fight disinformation

Also: Mars Wrigley promotes self-love with pink Starbursts, Twitter launches tipping feature and Volvo sets new sustainability goals backed by research.

Justin Joffe

Google buys $2.1 billion office building in NYC, patrons avoid companies that lack sustainability and DE&I policies, and DOJ sues American Airlines and JetBlue

Also: McDonald’s makes sustainable Happy Meal toys, Amazon lobbies to legalize marijuana, and McKinsey & Company comments on explainer video series for kids.

Justin Joffe

Facebook responds to WSJ investigative series, consumers prefer user-generated content, and Amazon cracks down on fake reviews

Also: Communications lessons from the 2021 Emmys, Clubhouse hires head of news, and Sears announces restructuring plans.

Ted Kitterman

Instagram boss defends podcast interview, how testing can reduce COVID-19 risk, and Latinx workers share about the impact of colorism

Also: Zillow decouples worker location and pay scale, MassMutual looks to move on from oversight failure, tracking the most loved influencers, GM extends Chevy Bolt production shutdown, and more.

Ted Kitterman

62% of Americans say COVID restrictions worth the cost, TikTok faces GDPR investigation, and lawmakers decry Instagram for Kids

Also: Arizona sues over Biden’s vaccine rules, GIF subject looks to reclaim likeness, #ThislittleGirlIsMe takes off on LinkedIn, Chevron’s lower-carbon investments, and more.

Ted Kitterman

Instagram responds to WSJ report, 3 in 5 Americans support White House vaccine rules, and Apple’s annual event sparks debate online

Also: California recall highlights COVID-19 and vaccination topics, Whirlpool offers $1,000 bonus to vaccinated workers, Litecoin creator apologizes for spreading misinformation, and more.

Ted Kitterman

Walmart reacts to fake Litecoin press release, Nicki Minaj shares vaccine misinformation, and workers take a pay cut to be remote

Also: Workers slam the honor system in enforcing vaccine mandates, a report says Instagram is toxic for teens, Kentucky distiller Heaven Hill faces strike over work conditions, and more.

Ted Kitterman

Business groups respond to Biden’s vaccine rules, majority of employees OK returning to office with unvaccinated coworkers, and Salesforce offers to relocate Texas workers

Also: Schools plan ahead as Pfizer prepares vaccine for ages 5-11, delivery app riders speak out about working conditions, how to counteract interrupters and poor office behavior, and more.

Ted Kitterman

Biden’s new vaccine rules, Harvard announces divestment from fossil fuels, and Amazon takes heat over promoting debunked COVID-19 cures

Also: How companies have mandated vaccines so far, agencies offer to cover relocation for Texas-based employees after anti-abortion law, and Twitter tries to label ‘good bots.’