The PR Minute shares with you 4 pieces of PR news from this week.
This week Facebook launched new app called Rooms that brings people together around their interests. A “room” is a feed of photos, videos and text focused on a single topic chosen by the person who created it. Popular rooms right now are focused on beat boxing and recipes. To learn more about this new app read: http://on.mash.to/1wn3Cvq
Snapchat ads have officially arrived. Their first add was a 20 second trailer for the upcoming horror film Ouija. The company had alerted users about the ad but many were surprised by the ad and took to Twitter with their reactions. You can read the entire story at: http://on.mash.to/1whKA8S
Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen announced Thursday that he is pledging to donate up to $100 million towards the fight against Ebola. He also created a donation website called TackleEbola.com. You can learn more about Paul Allen’s pledge at: http://bit.ly/1DIVKrC
Cision, a PR software firm, is the new owner of Gorkana Group, a global media intelligence company. This acquisition shows the desire for these two companies to provide innovative products and services to communication professionals. You can read the entire story at: http://bit.ly/1pABwI9
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