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Facebook used opposition-research firm to link critics to George Soros, report says

Facebook Inc. used a political opposition-research group in an attempt to tie a group critical of the social network to liberal billionaire George Soros last summer, according to a bombshell report released Wednesday afternoon......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 14th, 2018

George Soros calls for probe of Facebook after report of a smear campaign

Facebook hired a Republican opposition-research firm to discredit activists critical of the social network, linking them to the liberal philanthropist, according to a New York Times report......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 16th, 2018

Outgoing Facebook exec takes fall for hiring opposition firm

Facebook's outgoing head of communications is taking the blame for hiring Definers, the public relations firm doing opposition research on the company's critics including billionaire philanthropist George Soros. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 21st, 2018

‘Alarming’: Soros calls for investigation of Facebook after report of a smear campaign

Facebook hired a Republican opposition-research firm to discredit activists critical of the social network, according to a New York Times report, linking them to the liberal philanthropist......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 15th, 2018

Facebook execs admit that George Soros was target of opposition research

Facebook Inc. acknowledged Wednesday afternoon that it did employ a Washington, D.C., public relations firm to investigate the billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros after he called the social media giant a "menace to society." The re.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 21st, 2018

Facebook admits George Soros was target of opposition research

Facebook Inc. acknowledged yesterday that employed a Washington, D.C., public relations firm to investigate the billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros after he called the social media giant a "menace to society." The revelation followed an .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 22nd, 2018

Facebook admits targeting George Soros after he criticized company

Facebook Inc. admitted Wednesday that it asked an opposition-research company to investigate billionaire George Soros over his criticism of the social network......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 21st, 2018

Facebook Researched George Soros on Sheryl Sandberg’s Orders, Says Report

The story of Facebook's smear tactics won't die. Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg asked her subordinates to research whether G.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneNov 30th, 2018

Top 5 4th-Quarter Buys of George Soros’ Firm

Soros Fund Management’s top buys include game publisher and luxury jewelerCheck out George Soros Stock Picks » Download GuruFolio Report of George Soros (Updated on 02/16/2020)Related Stocks: ATVI, TIF, CPB, PXD, WCG, MIL:LVMH,.....»»

Category: blogSource: gurufocusFeb 17th, 2020

Top 5 Buys of George Soros’ Firm in 3rd Quarter

Firm of Hungarian-born guru releases portfolioCheck out George Soros Stock Picks » Download GuruFolio Report of George Soros (Updated on 11/20/2019)Related Stocks: PTON, ALC, ALLY, ORCC, COG,.....»»

Category: blogSource: gurufocusNov 21st, 2019

George Soros" Firm Buys Tech Stocks in 2nd Quarter

Top 5 buys of legendary investor's firmCheck out George Soros Stock Picks » Download GuruFolio Report of George Soros (Updated on 08/19/2019)Related Stocks: QQQ, GOOGL, EBAY, SYMC, DATA, WORK, LBRDK, VICI,.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytAug 20th, 2019

Judge Forces Fusion GPS To Disclose Murky Details Behind Steele Dossier

Opposition research firm Fusion GPS was dealt a major blow on Tuesday when the a federal judge in a lawsuit against BuzzFeed ordered them to answer a wide-ranging series of questions on the infamous Steele dossier, report.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 26th, 2018

Facebook cut ties with Definers, the PR firm that reportedly helped it blame George Soros for the anti-Facebook movement

Sean Gallup/Getty Facebook has ended its relationship with a PR firm which the New York Times reported had circulated reports to jo.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 15th, 2018

U.S. senator to query Facebook about report on treatment of critics

A Democratic U.S. senator said on Thursday she will ask Facebook Inc and the Justice Department about a media report that the company hired an outside firm to attack critics, warning that such action could raise campaign finance issues......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 15th, 2018

Facebook Fires PR Firm That Tried Linking the Social Network’s Opponents to George Soros

The tactic was one commonly used by the far-right. Facebook ended its relationship with Definers, .....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneNov 15th, 2018

Zuckerberg hurries to counter report that Facebook hired a firm to smear its critics

Facebook Inc. chief Mark Zuckerberg scram.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesNov 15th, 2018

Soros Philanthropy President Calls for U.S. Lawmakers to Review Facebook

The president of George Soros’s philanthropy called for oversight of Facebook by U.S. lawmakers after the social-media company confirmed it hired a controversial public-relations outfit to research the billionaire financier......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjNov 23rd, 2018

Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros

Facebook’s second in command told employees to examine the billionaire’s financial ties after he delivered a blistering speech about tech companies, said people with knowledge of her request......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytNov 29th, 2018

Facebook"s Sheryl Sandberg ordered investigation into George Soros: report

Facebook Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg asked staff to investigate George Soros' financial interests in January after the billionaire critic.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 29th, 2018

Why Citron Changed Its Mind on Facebook

Facebook shares dipped on Thursday following a recent report from the infamous short-selling firm Citron Research in which it seemed to be changing its tune......»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstDec 27th, 2018

George Soros" Top 5 Stock Buys of the 4th Quarter

Soros' firm buys financials ETF, Philip Morris and Berkshire stock Red HatCheck out George Soros Stock Picks » Download GuruFolio Report of George Soros (Updated on 02/14/2019)Related Stocks: XLF, PM, VZ, RHT, IWB,.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 15th, 2019