Monthly Archives: September 2022

In leaked memo, Aurora CEO weighs spinouts, layoffs and acquisitions against sale to big tech

The chief executive of autonomous vehicle developer Aurora Innovation presented a swath of cost-cutting and cash-generating options to its board, ranging from a hiring freeze and spinning out assets to a small capital raise, going private and even selling itself to high-profile tech companies Apple and Microsoft. The ideas, all aimed at shoring up its…

Advertising for Latin American brands are pursuing more diversity in campaigns

Many consumers in Latin America are no longer content to let brands sit on the sidelines of tough conversations. Given the significant role advertising plays in shaping society, companies that embrace a social cause should stick to brand values. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest…

Parler, the social media app Capitol rioters used to rally support, returns to Google’s app store after it reluctantly agrees to more moderation

Parler, the preferred social media app for conservatives and far-right extremists, was reinstated by Google on Friday. Thiago Prudêncio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Parler is a social media app that attracted conservatives with its minimal content moderation policy. It was kicked off of major app stores after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Google said…