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Consumers, particularly those younger than 30, are spending more time on social media during the pandemic. But many dealerships have yet to venture beyond Facebook to apps such as Snapchat that have become a haven for millennials and Generation Z.Data shows that the age groups drawn to Snapchat aren't shying away from the car market. Millennials and Generation Z were the only two segments for which vehicle registrations rose from the first quarter of 2020 to the second quarter, according to an Experian study. Snapchat says it reaches 75 percent of Americans born from 1981 through 2010 who make up those two generations. Jeff Gonzales, CEO of marketing company AET Automotive, said dealerships that invest in Snapchat tend to have little competition at the moment. Most are active on Facebook, where there are plenty of baby boomers and Generation X consumers, but Snapchat is still largely uncharted territory, he said.Gonzales said his company's dealership clients use Snapchat to promote deals they're offering. "Our platform and our technology really focuses on the retail offers, so what we're taking a look at is the segmented buyer based off of specific models within a brand and who the natural buyer is," he told…

Absa has launched a game in conjunction with Snapchat which aims to teach young South Africans about the value of money management. The game makes use of augmented reality to teach the player investment tips that prepares them for the working world. Unlike most Snapchat augmented reality experiences, which refresh when the user returns, the Absa game will remember the user for 15 days to create a continuous and more well-rounded experience. To play the game, you will need to open the Snapchat lens by making use of this link. If you are accessing the link via a computer, the ‘snapcode’ must be snapped. The game operates similarly to the popular Tamagotchis that took the 90s by storm, as you will have a pet lion to care for. The health of the lion is linked to the interest received in the player’s money account balance. Simple steps such as reading a banking tip also earns the player more credit. The goal is to earn as much play money credit as possible before the game finishes. “The partnership with Snapchat provided an opportunity to not only embrace new technologies but moreover communicate with a younger generation about the conventions of banking,”…

December 11, 2020 at 1:20 AM (PT) Snapchat VIBRANT GROUND MUSIC's ALLISON WOOD has been chosen as music supervisor for the brand-new SNAP original, "Move It!" which premieres DECEMBER 16th only on SNAPCHAT.  Influencers MICHAEL LE and DYTTO will star in the 10-episode series in which they will help users learn a step-by-step dance routine where the user will be able to record themselves doing the learned routine in a new augmented reality SNAPCHAT LENS. Each episode will be focused on one new track (selected by ALLISON) and will provide an easy-to-follow tutorial by the influencers. Episode one will debut the song “Splash” by the band PUBLIC.  "Move It!" was created exclusively for SNAPCHAT and executive produced by LITTLE ENGINE STUDIOS' GINA MATTHEWS and STELLAR's CARY STEEL to bring together the biggest dance influencers and SNAPCHAT’s AR camera platform, a first-of-its-kind immersive dance show.  Said STEEL and MATTHEWS, “We’re thrilled to be working with ALLISON on 'Move It!' a first-of-its-kind show for SNAPCHAT. Her vast knowledge of music and unique eye for talent is sure to help make this new show a hit.”  A former UNIVERSAL MUSIC executive, ALLISON WOOD, founder of VIBRANT GROUND MUSIC, is currently music supervisor for…

The national conversation about police reform has devolved into a never-ending argument over words. 6:30 AM ET Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Girl Land AFP / GETTY / THE ATLANTIC Just when it seemed that we had finally stamped out the fire of “Defund the police” and the endless circular arguments it engendered—What does it mean? How would it work? Is it going to lose Democrats the election?—Barack Obama (of all people) stuck a couple of sticks of dynamite in the embers, and blew everything back up.In a Snapchat interview, he called the phrase nothing more than a “snappy slogan.” “You lost a big audience the minute you say it, which makes it a lot less likely that you’re actually going to get the changes you want,” Obama said. “The key is deciding, do you want to actually get something done, or do you want to feel good among the people you already agree with?”Barack Obama: I’m not yet ready to abandon the possibility of AmericaJudging from the man about to enter the White House, Democrats, in the main, agree with Obama. Democrats are, embarrassingly enough, a party of moderates who want change and aren’t terribly snappy.…

Instagram and Facebook Messenger, both under the umbrella of Facebook, seem to be glitching for users worldwide. Facebook Messenger users report that new messages aren’t coming in and Instagram users are reporting similar issues with direct messages. Complaints against both platforms seem to have started at around 3:00 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). In what seems to be a cross-platform issue, both Facebook Messenger and Instagram users are reporting glitches with their apps. But, the Mark Zuckerberg-owned enterprise, which is currently in the throws of two massive anti-trust lawsuits in the US, has no update on what's wrong. Spike in the number of Facebook Messenger and Instagram complaints globallyDowndetector Reported issues with Facebook Messenger include being unable to connect to the servers and new messages not coming in. On Instagram too, direct messages are reportedly not working for some in addition to stories not loading. Help @instagram. https://t.co/MX4Oyu3jTl— The Manchester City FC Discord (@mancitydiscord) 1607596435000 Looks like Facebook messenger is down.— Thea Alberto (@TheaAlberto) 1607595110000 Facebook Messenger down in Romania. https://t.co/2HIbw3JGdu— robin (@robinsimion) 1607597777000 Downdetector shows that the number of complaints saw a sudden spike at around 3:00 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). The wave started out in Europe and…

By Isabella Alves / Journal Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at 10:05pmUpdated: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at 11:08pm Copyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – A Las Vegas, N.M., man has been accused of child sex crimes and blackmailing a 15-year-old girl by threatening to send nude photos and pornographic videos of her to her mother via social media.Richard Paul Pacheco, 20, is charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual penetration, three counts of sexual exploitation of children, child solicitation by electronic communication device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.The girl originally approached Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office deputies in July and charges were filed against Pacheco on Dec. 7.The girl told deputies she met Pacheco on Facebook when she was 14 years old, and he was 19. The two began communicating on Facebook and later Snapchat, according to court documents.On Snapchat, the two sent nude photos and videos to each other. In July 2019, Pacheco allegedly picked the girl up after she sneaked out of her house and they had sex, according to court documents. During one of the encounters, Pacheco asked to film the sexual intercourse but she declined.

Starting this week, Canadians can create virtual holiday cards, featuring adorable animated scenes that can be personalized with your face and another person’s on Snapchat. (Photo: Starbucks Canada) Starbucks has found a way to bring a little extra joy to the holidays and help customers virtually connect and share warm moments together, while apart. This year “home for the holidays” may have a new, literal meaning for many. To help bring some holiday magic to your socially distant celebrations, Starbucks and Snapchat have created a Canadian-exclusive way to bring people together, virtually. Starting this week, Canadians can create virtual holiday cards, featuring adorable animated scenes that can be personalized with your face and another person’s on Snapchat. The cards – which are only available in English – create a virtual way for customers to still “hang out” as ornaments on a tree or be “present” with their friend or family member wrapped in a bow, all while remaining safely apart. “Customers look to Starbucks for comfort and joy over the holidays, and this year is no different. While we may have to adapt our celebrations this year, Starbucks is making it easy for loved ones to share a laugh and…

The ConversationThe Taliban are megarich – here's where they get the money they use to wage war in AfghanistanThe Taliban militants of Afghanistan have grown richer and more powerful since their fundamentalist Islamic regime was toppled by U.S. forces in 2001. In the fiscal year that ended in March 2020, the Taliban reportedly brought in US$1.6 billion, according to Mullah Yaqoob, son of the late Taliban spiritual leader Mullah Mohammad Omar, who revealed the Taliban’s income sources in a confidential report commissioned by NATO and later obtained by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.In comparison, the Afghan government brought in $5.55 billion during the same period. The government is now in peace talks with the Taliban, seeking to end their 19-year insurgency.I study the Taliban’s finances as an economic policy analyst at the Center for Afghanistan Studies. Here’s where their money comes from. 1. Drugs – $416 millionAfghanistan accounted for approximately 84% of global opium production over the past five years, according to the United Nation’s World Drug Report 2020. Much of those illicit drug profits go to the Taliban, which manage opium in areas under their control. The group imposes a 10% tax on every link in the drug production chain,…

In the age of Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and online news, it can sometimes be hard to remember a time when our social events weren't all documented in real time for the world to see. But cast your mind back to the late 90s and early 2000s, when tabloid magazines were the closest thing we had to Instagram, and you'll find it was a prime time for stars and supermodels to let their hair down and party like it was, well, 1999. Without the threat of instant sharing hanging over their heads, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss were their true selves and it was a sight to behold. Here, we take you back through vintage snaps of some of Hollywood's biggest names living it up in the nineties and noughties.

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