Snapchat launches interactive AR experience with McDonald’s across US restaurants
Snapchat has announced a partnership with McDonald’s to introduce an augmented reality (AR) experience called McDonaldland, available to users in the United States.
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Snapchat partners with Bettany Hughes for augmented reality exploration series
Snapchat’s AR Studio Paris has collaborated with historian and adventurer Bettany Hughes OBE and SandStone Global Productions to launch the new television series “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with…
California expands tax credits for TV production as applications surge
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the approval of 22 new television projects through the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Disney launches World Princess Week with concerts, new products and global wish-granting
Disney is marking the start of World Princess Week with a range of events and releases that highlight the impact and legacy of its princess characters.
Sacramento Metro Chamber CEO reports progress in membership growth and advocacy efforts
In his first CEO Quarterly Update, Sacramento Metro Chamber President and CEO Robert W. Heidt, Jr. outlined the organization’s progress over the past 19 months and its direction moving forward.
California Chamber launches campaign urging support for pro-growth AI policies
The California Chamber of Commerce has started a statewide public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging state officials to keep California at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) development and support.
Sacramento Metro Chamber prepares for annual study mission in Boston
The Sacramento Metro Chamber is preparing for its 25th annual Study Mission, which will take place in Boston from October 6 to 10.
Snapchat introduces Home Safe alerts for notifying friends of safe arrivals
Snap Inc. has introduced a new feature called Home Safe, which allows Snapchat users to notify friends when they have returned home after being out.
Snapchat introduces new creation tools and features for global community
Snap Inc. has announced a series of updates aimed at enhancing the experience for creators and users on Snapchat.
Snapchat surpasses 250 million monthly active users in India
Snapchat has reported that its monthly active user base in India has surpassed 250 million, indicating substantial growth for the platform in the country.
Snapchat partners with Palace of Versailles for augmented reality baroque dance experience
Snapchat and the Palace of Versailles have announced a partnership to create an augmented reality experience called Dansez Versailles.
American Eagle partners with Snapchat for back-to-school campaign using Snap Map
American Eagle has announced a partnership with Snapchat as part of its back-to-school shopping campaign.
Snap Inc. unveils Lens+ for expanded AR features in Snapchat
Snap Inc. has announced the launch of Lens+, an expansion to its Snapchat+ subscription service.
San Francisco Fed announces dates for 2025 Asia Economic Policy Conference
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is set to host the 2025 Asia Economic Policy Conference (AEPC) on November 20-21, 2025, in San Francisco.
Liz Snow named senior vice president of political affairs at California Chamber Of Commerce
Liz Snow has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Political Affairs at the California Chamber of Commerce.
Disney’s ESPN set to acquire major NFL media assets in equity exchange
ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, has reached a non-binding agreement with the National Football League (NFL) to acquire NFL Network and other media assets.
California Chamber criticizes state agency’s new automated decision-making rules
The California Chamber of Commerce has expressed concern following the approval of new regulations on automated decision-making technology (ADMT) by the California Privacy Protection Agency.
San Francisco Fed projects sharp decline in U.S. net international migration for 2025
Net international migration to the United States has declined sharply in recent months, according to updated analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
San Francisco Fed researchers examine post-pandemic surge in housing demand
Housing prices rose sharply in the first two years after the pandemic began, a period that also saw housing inventories fall to historically low levels.
SF Fed launches new tool tracking state-level jobs data and inflation
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (SF Fed) has launched a new data page, Regional Indicators for Labor Markets and Prices, which presents indicators related to labor markets and…
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco seeks paper submissions for Asia economic policy conference
The Center for Pacific Basin Studies at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has announced that its 2025 Asia Economic Policy Conference will take place on November 20-21, 2025,…