By Peter White
Facebook Buys Giphy, Plans To Weave Its GIF Technology Into Instagram
15.05.2020 - 20:21 / deadline.com
By Dade Hayes
Finance Editor
In a deal reportedly worth $400 million, Facebook is betting on the potency of GIFs by acquiring Giphy.
Plans call for integrating the firm’s technology into Instagram, which Facebook acquired in 2012.
In a blog post announcing the deal, Facebook product VP Vishal Shah said 50% of Giphy’s traffic comes from Facebook-controlled apps, with half of that traffic on Instagram. “By bringing Instagram and Giphy together, we can make it easier for people to find the
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03.06.2020 / 20:27
Lea Michele Apologizes For Her Perceived Behavior To Samantha Marie Ware But Not Everyone Is Buying It
Lea Michele has apologized for her perceived behavior after former Glee cast member Samantha Marie Ware responded to a tweet the pregnant singer shared in response to the George Floyd protests. Lea joined many celebrities who are speaking out about police brutality, racial profiling, and the use of excessive force after George Floyd’s death was captured on live video.
variety.com
03.06.2020 / 10:53
China’s Bilibili Buys Stock of National Geographic Documentaries
By Patrick Frater
thefader.com
29.05.2020 / 22:53
Stonebwoy’s “Le Gba Gbe” video is about reaching your happy place
In April, Ghanaian star Stonebwoy released Anloga Junction, a 15-track album that joins dancehall, high-life, and afrobeats to spread messages of love and unity — something that the world could always use more of. One of the album's standouts, "Le Gba Gbe (Alive)", which is spoken in the artist's native tongue of Ewe takes on the theme of mental slavery.
variety.com
29.05.2020 / 13:39
Facebook, Instagram Leave Trump’s Threat About Shooting Minneapolis Protesters Unchecked
By Todd Spangler
hollywoodreporter.com
29.05.2020 / 05:51
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Enlists Chris Rock, Rosie Perez to Promote Wearing Face Masks, Coronavirus Testing
Store owners with no-mask-no-service policies got a boost from the governor. New York City business owners planning to reopen before coronavirus restrictions are lifted got a warning from the mayor.
deadline.com
27.05.2020 / 20:17
‘American Horror Story’ Season 10 Looks To Take Place Near The Beach Per Ryan Murphy Instagram
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deadline.com
19.05.2020 / 18:09
‘Harry Potter’ Producer David Barron Plans TV Version Of Female-Led Crime-Thriller Novel ‘A Treachery Of Spies’
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deadline.com
16.05.2020 / 20:01
Mixed Messages On Reopening Southern California Create Confusion, Anger – Facebook Town Hall Today
By Bruce Haring
billboard.com
15.05.2020 / 23:57
6 Highlights From Facebook & Instagram’s Star-Studded Graduation Event
For members of the Class of 2020, their graduation today (May 15) marks a pivotal moment in their lives during a pivotal moment in global history with the novel coronavirus.
hollywoodreporter.com
15.05.2020 / 22:29
Facebook to Acquire GIF Platform Giphy
Facebook has acquired GIF platform Giphy and plans to integrate it with photo and video sharing app Instagram, the companies announced Friday morning. Axios, which first reported on the sale, pegs the deal valuation at around $400 million.
variety.com
15.05.2020 / 18:01
Facebook to Acquire Giphy Meme-Sharing Site for Reported $400 Million
By Todd Spangler
theshaderoom.com
11.05.2020 / 21:59
Instagram & Facebook Are Honoring The Class Of 2020 With A Virtual Graduation Featuring A Commencement Speech From Oprah
The coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of things people were looking forward to on hold. Major moments like prom, weddings, and of course graduations have either had to be cancelled or postponed.
