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Haley Velasco
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Audience Engagement Manager, McClatchy
New Jersey
Beats
Travel Journalism , News, Android , War, Volleyball, Cricket, Conflict, Basketball , Gadget, Baseball , College Football, History, Zimbabwe, Sport, Football
Content
Drivers Take Directions From GPS Voice Apps. Some Are Too Bossy. ‘The Guy with the English Accent Was Really Pissing Me Off.’
By Haley Velasco Verified, Sorayah Zahir Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified Buck Showalter, the manager of the New York Mets, took things in an unusual direction in May. During a televised press conference, he went on a tangent about hitting traffic getting to the ballpark that day, and mentioned he had just changed the voice on Waze, his navigation app.
By Haley Velasco Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified The tone, dating back nearly nine decades, usually follows a voice telling New York subway riders to “stand clear of the closing doors, please.”Lately, the bing bong has moved beyond the city. President Biden joined the Jonas Brothers for a vaccine PSA on TikTok using the sound. Coffee-and-breakfast chain Dunkin’ has used it in an ad.
By Haley Velasco Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified ON A PARTICULARLY sweltering day this summer, I found myself applying—and reapplying—deodorant. As I swiped and swiped again, it struck me that I had no idea what was in the chalky, drugstore-bought formulas I’ve been diligently smearing on my underarms for over a decade. Yes, the ingredients are usually listed on the applicators—cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone were printed on the back of a recent stick. But what layperson knows what those are? Or whether they’re good for your delicate sweat glands?
Company Info
McClatchy
McClatchy Media, officially known as McClatchy Company, is an American publishing company based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1857, it has a rich history that began with the publication of *The Daily Bee*, which evolved into *The Sacramento Bee*. Over the years, the company expanded its portfolio by acquiring and founding several newspapers, including the *Fresno Bee* and the *Miami Herald*. Today, McClatchy Media operates a variety of daily and non-daily newspapers across the United States, such as *The Kansas City Star* and *The Charlotte Observer*. The company also provides digital media services, delivering news and information through its online platforms. McClatchy is dedicated to community engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the Goodfellow Fund, which supports children in need. Recently, the company has been owned by Chatham Asset Management, continuing its commitment to quality journalism and local coverage.
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