Is media platform Nextdoor a friend in need or a vigilante nightmare?

The fast-growing media platform claims its mission is to foster community spirit – which it mainly does. But can it control the spread of misinformation?Introducing its financial results earlier this month for the fourth quarter of 2021, the community-based social networking platform Nextdoor reiterated its core mission: “Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighbourhood they can rely on.”It’s a noble aim that’s certainly gaining attention. The network was launched in America in 2011 and has enjoyed steady growth. But, as digital media consultant Martin Ashplant says: “The Covid pandemic and subsequent lockdowns supercharged that. Suddenly, the hyperlocal view on the world that Nextdoor offered became vital for many.” Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-03-20 09:00:52 UTC ]
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Martini Media Gets $14 Million in New Round of Financing

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[ AdWeek | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ AdWeek | 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ AdWeek | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Wired | 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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