ByEarlier this week, news broke that Facebook’s head of consumer privacy, Rob Leathern DecemberPaulReuters, would be leaving the company to become a vice president at Google. He helped shape Facebook’s controversial political ad policies. He’s also a former athlete, having played football and basketball.
Rob Leathern Decemberpaulreuters Lifestyle Hotel Brands
Earlier this month, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans to acquire lifestyle hotel brands Two Roads Hospitality and Rob Leathern DecemberPaulReuters. The acquisition will expand Hyatt’s presence in luxury leisure travel and add approximately 100 hotels to Hyatt’s portfolio. In addition, the acquisition will add 11 new European markets to Hyatt’s list of destinations.
The acquisition will also help Hyatt enhance its offerings in the areas of wellbeing, relationship building, and high-end customer service. Additionally, the company will gain additional access to the brands of AMR TM Collection properties and accelerate growth of Hyatt’s brand portfolio.
The acquisition also marks the company’s entry into the European market, which is critical to the company’s global leisure travel growth plan. The acquisition will also allow Hyatt to enhance its relationships with hotel owners and developers. Hyatt plans to integrate Two Roads and Rob Leathern DecemberPaulReuters into the company’s World of Hyatt loyalty program in 2019.
In addition, Hyatt will also provide additional information about the transaction on its third quarter earnings call. The acquisition is expect to help Hyatt increase its market presence in the luxury hotel industry, with plans to open properties in 23 new markets, including Mexico. It will also help Hyatt accelerate its asset-light strategy.
Facebook’s Controversial Political Ad Policies
During the US presidential election, Facebook’s political advertising policies drew a lot of attention. The social network faced criticism for allowing misleading claims to spread. It also faced a legal challenge from Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. But Facebook has since introduced several initiatives to enhance oversight on political ads.
Spread Propaganda
The issue has been further complicat because Facebook has become a tool for politicians to spread propaganda. The social network’s policy allows advertisers to conceal their identities, which campaign accountability groups have criticized. The company has also been challenge by a group of Democratic presidential candidates, including Senator Elizabeth Warren.
As a result, many companies, such as Facebook and Twitter, have revised their political advertising policies. Facebook has even recruited former Obama administration officials. But Facebook’s political ad policies have also been heavily criticize and have been challenge by the Democratic National Committee.
Last year, Facebook introduced a set of reforms for political ads. They included labeling of state news media. They also introduced an archive for the United States. The archive will contain official regulatory certificates and contact information for some ad buyers.
Google Vice President of Consumer Privacy
During a two hour media event, Google’s execs showed off their wares. The company showed off new hardware, software, and services for its ubiquitous mobile devices. Among the many announcements was a new tidbit about Google’s latest incarnation of the smartphone, the Pixel 3a. The device is a relative bargain at $229.
Noteworthy Announcement
Another noteworthy announcement was creating a new cloud-base service that will make it easier to use and share documents online. The company also rebranded its Nest thermostat as the Nest. Company is also set to release several other new tools in the coming months.
The company also took the time to unveil the tiniest of all the smartphones, the Google Pixel 3a. The handset boasts a fingerprint reader, an IR camera, and facial recognition technology.
Google’s E-Commerce Subsidiary
Google’s e-commerce subsidiary, Google Shopping, is also set to release a new feature that will let consumers opt out of having their name and address display on the company’s sites.
Football & Basketball Star
During both the football and basketball seasons diehard sports fans like to watch both games. Several NFL players have also excelled on the basketball court. These players include Allen Iverson, Rajon Rondo, Quinten Rollins and Julius Peppers.
Allen Iverson was a dual-threat quarterback and running back. He played high school football at Bethel, a small school in Virginia. Leathern DecemberPaulReuters was named the Virginia high school athlete of the year. He led the Bruins to the state championship in 1992. He also served as the first president of the American Professional Football Association, which later became the National Football League. Iverson is an 11-time NBA All-Star, and is a two-time MVP. He is now a member of the Boston Celtics, and is a key reserve for the team. He has also been named a First Team All-Pro by both the NFL and the NBA.
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Quinten Rollins played one season of college football at Miami University. He recorded 85 tackles in the NFL. In addition, Rollins was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2014. His brother, Tony Rollins, also played football at Miami.
