Mediagazer: Former IAB board member questions Unilever's boycott of Facebook and Google, says major advertisers have little influence on platforms (John Battelle/NewCo Shift)

10:45 AM ET, February 13, 2018

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John Battelle / NewCo Shift:
Former IAB board member questions Unilever's boycott of Facebook and Google, says major advertisers have little influence on platforms

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Charles Riley / CNNMoney:
Unilever marketing boss Keith Weed threatens to pull advertising from Facebook, Google, and other digital platforms, citing fake news, among other concerns

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Sara Fischer / Axios:

The Washington Post's Head of Innovation Jarrod Dicker is leaving the company to become the CEO of Po.et, a media blockchain company — The Washington Post's Head of Innovation Jarrod Dicker is leaving the legacy brand to become the CEO of Po.et, a media blockchain company.

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Kellie Ell / CNBC:

Speaking on CNBC on Monday, New York Times CEO Mark Thompson said the NYT's print products would last at least 10 years in the US before ceasing — - As the company continues to build its digital presence, it will re-evaluate the demand for print, Thompson says.

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