Federal Regulators Investigating Trump’s SPAC Deal For New Social Media Platform

WASHINGTON DC – JANUARY 31: U.S. President Donald J. Trump makes a smile during the State of the Union … [+]The address was delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives chamber on January 30, 2018, Washington, DC. The address is the President of the United States of America’s first State of the Union speech and the second of his joint sessions to Congress. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Trump, the former president of the United States announced in October that he was going to “stand up against Big Tech’s tyranny” by launching a media company that would feature a platform for social media called Truth Social. This new venture is expected to be competitive with Twitter and Facebook. Each of these platforms had previously banned Trump following his incitement for the January 6 Capitol riot.

Trump was a long-time Twitter user who used it as a means of reaching his followers. However, he is currently banned from both the Twitter and Facebook services.

Jeff Kagan, an industry analyst for wireless/telecom, said that “President Donald Trump was content with his ability communicate with the people using Twitter,” until they closed him down.

Kagan sent an email explaining that President Trump was on a mission to discover new ways of reaching out to and sharing his thoughts with the world.

Although this venture doesn’t reveal whether Trump will seek higher office again, it suggests that he would like to at least be part of the process and provide a platform for reaching the masses. He wouldn’t have to worry about his social media measures being blocked, or even filtered by his company.

Kagan stated, “He would like to play.” Kagan stated that if he can’t use social media such as his Twitter account then he would have to make his own. This is an interesting idea because if successful it could open up new channels for conservatives to voice their views on politics. The future will only be seen.

On Monday however, there was an unexpected twist. It is still unclear what might be the next step. A special purpose acquisition firm (SPAC), which plans to merge with Trump’s social media company, revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission had requested information from it about stock trading and communication with Trump before any deals were announced.

The investigations by the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) were disclosed in an 8-K filing with the SEC by Digital World Acquisition Corp., the special purpose acquisition company on track to merge with Trump Media & Technology Group, CNBC.com reported on Monday.

Digital World shares had risen by up to 1,657 per cent in just a few days following the announcement. However, very little information has been released. As a result, the deal has drawn its share of scrutiny – and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts was among those who had called for the SEC to investigate whether any laws were broken. At the time, however, Digital World repeatedly told shareholders that it had not held substantive talks with a target company – as SPACs are not supposed to have merger targets planned before they raise money from the public.

On Monday, Warren (@SenWarren) tweeted, “Nobody is above the law—and there may have been serious violations of securities laws during the propose merger of Digital World Acquisition Corp & Trump’s media company. I’m glad @SECGov and @FINRA are investigating.”

Digital World shares dropped by 5 percent Monday afternoon.

While it is still illegal for SPACs not to discuss mergers prior to they become public, it seems that the ex-president was talking about Digital World several weeks before that. The company also has not revealed names/affiliations to its investors, which many consider strange.

“The SEC and the FINRA are investigating potential irregularities in the merger between the SPAC Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) and Trump Media & Technology Group,” explained technology analyst Charles King of Pund-IT. The issues are whether or not there was any discussion between the two organizations, as well as trading activity which may have taken place before the public announcement.

DWAC stated it was cooperating with information requests. The SEC filed noted that its investigation did not result in an SEC finding that someone violated any law. SPAC also stated in a similar manner that FINRA requested that it not interpret its inquiry as a statement that FINRA had found violations of the federal securities laws and Nasdaq rules.

Trump and the company probably didn’t want this announcement to be trending on social networks.

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Senator Bob Dole Honored On Social Media By Americans On Both Sides Of The Aisle

WASHINGTON DC- DECEMBER 4. Former Senator Bob Dole raises his hand to salute the casket. … [+]George H.W. Bush, former president Bush lying in state on the U.S. Capitol. December 4, 2018. Washington, DC. Bush, a WWII combat veteran served as a member from Texas of Congress, Ambassador to the United Nations and Director of the CIA. He was also the 41st President of the United States. Bush will remain in U.S. Capitol Rotunda from Wednesday morning until he is buried. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images).

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Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, 98, died on Sunday. In February, the former Republican senator of Kansas said that he was currently being treated for stage four lung cancer. Elizabeth Dole (85), a former Republican senator of North Carolina, is his widow.

We are sad to announce the passing of Senator Robert Joseph Dole in his sleep early this morning. His death at the age of 98 was his third in a series of 79-year stints of faithful service to America. We will have more information soon. #RememberingBobDole,” the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) announced via Twitter.

Sen. Dole was an American World War II veteran who sustained serious wounds while fighting in Italy. He was injured when a German bullet struck his upper back, right arm and collarbone. These injuries caused him to have limited mobility in his right hand and left arm as well as numbness.

Dole became a politician after the war and served for 27 years, including two terms as Senator for Kansas. Dole is most famous for the unsuccessful 1996 campaign against President Bill Clinton, which was his third attempt to win the White House. In 1976, after Vice President Nelson Rockefeller had declined to run for the presidency in 1976 and Gerald Ford elected him as his running mate.

This Generation Is The Greatest

On Sunday there was a remarkable display of unity among a divided country. There was a flood of praise from both sides for Senator Dole. Many had nothing negative to say about this man, who dedicated his entire life to public service.

Senator Bob Dole was a dedicated supporter of the American experiment, and to its highest ideals. Today we need to reflect on our mutual service and vow to follow the example set by Bob Dole for America. Judy and me join the nation to mourn the loss of an exceptional American life,” tweeted Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Leader (@GOPLeader).

Rep. Jim Banks, R-Indiana (@RepJimBanks), praised Sen. Dole and wrote, “RIP Sen. Bob Dole, Majority Leader and proud member of the greatest generation. “Thank you so much for all your sacrifices to serve our country.”

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D.Calif.), (@SenFeinstein), was one of many who served with Dole in Congress to take a moment and honor him by writing: “Bob Dole dedicated all his life to the country. He first served in World War II, then represented Kansas in Congress for 35 years. It was an honorable person and his memory will be felt. “My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth Dole and her family.”

Bob Dole was an outstanding leader and a man full of wisdom and patience. He was a great leader and I shared many memorable moments with him. My deepest sympathies to his family, especially Elizabeth,” stated John Kasich, former Republican Governor of Ohio (@JohnKasich).

Al Franken, former Democratic Minnesota Senator (@alfranken), tweeted: “Bob Dole died today. His legacy will bring blessings to his loved ones and the country where he served. He was a war hero, one of the great senators, a lovely man, and…well, I’m finally the funniest former US senator. This truly funny man will be missed.”

Bob Dole is not only an enormous senator but was also a WWII veteran who was decorated and was a strong advocate for the rights of disabled people. He was results driven—always willing to cross the aisle to find a principled comprise. I am thinking of Elizabeth and his whole family at this difficult time,” said Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware (@SenatorCarper).

“Senator Bob Dole created the term The Greatest Generation’. “It is with love, respect and a heavy soul that I join men throughout our country in saluting an true hero,” tweets Sen. Susan Collins (R.-Maine).

Democratic House Majority Whip Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina (@WhipClyburn) wrote, “I am saddened to learn of Bob Dole’s passing. A true statesman, he served his country well for over 79 decades. His dedication and character to American ideals was admirable. We have lost one of our great heroes.”

Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44), former Obama White House cabinet secretary, wrote about a trip he made with senator Bob Dole. He said, “In June 2009 we traveled to Normandy together with a presidential delegation for the 65th Anniversary of D-Day. Bob Dole was our honored guest. A kind-hearted and gracious man, Bob Dole spoke to as many WWII veterans that he could, often asking for their stories. An authentic hero, and a statesman. #RIP”

Official Twitter account of the American Association of People with Disabilities (@AADP), marked Senator Bob Dole’s death. “Senator Bob Dole wasn’t only a champion of disability rights but was also a founding member of our organization. Our community will feel the loss of Senator Dole, but his legacy will live on. Thank you, Senator Dole.”

ABCNews (@ABC), was one of the news outlets to also share a video in which Sen. Dole honored a fellow World War II vet Pres. George H.W. Bush December 2018,

It is clear that even people who don’t agree with Sen. Dole could work together to mourn his death. This should be a sign that maybe our division is not as large as we might think.

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Holding Big Tech Accountable – Much More To Be Done, Especially With Social Media

Section 230 is the Communications Decency Act. Online platforms, such as Twitter or Facebook are subject to this section. … [+]They are not treated as publishers and they therefore have no responsibility for user posts.

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The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (of Committee on Energy and Commerce), continued hearing testimony this week from witnesses on “Big Tech,” including social media platforms.

Frances Haugen, a Facebook whistleblower, testified during the hearings “Holding Big Tech accountable: Targeted Reforms for Tech’s Legal Immunity.” Kara Frederick (research fellow in technology policy at The Heritage Foundation) also gave testimony. She explained the issues that need to be resolved. Haugen talked out about the use of social media’s divisive algorithm, and Frederick said the same. He also criticized Republican legislators for ignoring right-leaning views.

It is unclear how much liability the social media platforms should bear for content that is uploaded to their sites.

“These platforms don’t want to be held accountable and the users suffering harm deserve better from us and we will act,” said Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Penn), chair of the subcommittee.

Section 230 under the Communications Decency Act states that social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter, are not considered to be publishers. They therefore can’t take responsibility for any user’s content. Critics warn that allows them to have it both ways – they claim not to be responsible for what is said, yet still, delete posts that they argue violate their own community standards.

“Somehow they exist on a completely different plane and are allowed to have a completely different set of rules than everyone else,” said Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, one of the witnesses at Wednesday’s hearing. The fact is that freedom of speech does not mean freedom from its consequences.

Partisan Divide

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree there is a problem – yet they can’t agree on what the problem actually is!

“Frances Haugen’s whistleblowing is being drowned out because Congress returns to its old dog whistles where the Republicans view the platforms as muzzling conservative vocals and the Democrats see them exercise monopoly powers and not doing enough for the misinformation outbreak,” Bhaskar Chakravorti – dean, global business, Fletcher School at Tufts University – explained via email.

“In parallel, the Biden administration has lined up a who’s who of get-tough-on-tech stars – Messrs Wu, Khan, Kanter and Chopra. Chakravorti stated that this all amounts to rhetoric over sound strategy. “While there is a lot of legitimate reason to create a framework for these platforms and visionary policy to govern them, it seems that we are stuck with partisan leadership who doesn’t have the guts to move forward. We are left to whistling in darkness, thanks to both the whistleblowers as well the dog-whistlers.

Does anyone have to be held accountable?

Most people in tech see the problem but don’t think enough is being done.

“Whether enough is being done – the answer is no. Big tech – ranging from search engines to social platforms – has, for many people, a major trust issue. Many worry about their data being sold and the possibility of shadow banning, public opinion skewing, or other problems.” Tom Garrubba was vice president of Shared Assessments. The global membership organization is dedicated to helping people to identify the most effective practices, education, and tools that can be used to increase third party risk insurance.

 “As a government and a society, we are doing nothing to hold ‘Big Tech’ accountable,” warned Jane Grafton, vice president at cybersecurity research firm Gurucul. It’s not only social media. Facial recognition software, as well as other machine-learning technologies are being misused in practice. They’re biased towards certain situations and demographics. Deepfakes will not cease to be influential on national opinion. Many strategic decisions are driven by the profit motive at Big Tech firms.

In the case of social media, the problem has grown because the platforms are so widely used – yet remain completely unregulated.

Grafton stated via email that “Social media platforms began benignly but have devolved into the point where they give extreme opinions and even lies to it’s outsized audience.” Although it might be the ideal thing to get social media off the political stage, that is almost unlikely to occur. Everyday users of social media platforms must become more conscious of how unsupported statements can supplant reality in their daily conversations. Perhaps we can help people who use social media or other tech that have the potential to cause harm.

They are Publishers

According to conservatives, the social networks want Section 230 to continue to protect them. However they also have the ability to suppress or ban any opinions that aren’t their favorites. Republican lawmakers believe social media platforms need to be treated like publishers in order to lose these protections.

“Many big tech companies have emerged as today’s town criers – roles that have evolved organically and that have also been self-architected. Garrubba said that one problem is user PII, or Personally Identifiable Information (Personally Identifiable Information), being sold to high-bidders such marketing firms.

He added that another area of concern was what many consider to be a “revolving door” between Federal government and Big Tech positions. If there is a time of reckoning in the area of legislating large tech, having former colleagues and friends in positions that can help to liaise with big tech entities as well as those who are working on public policy could have an impact on softening legislation. This is also why some of the biggest tech players are diversifying – to ward of potential antitrust legislation.”

Unanswered questions such as “Is there a free and open discussion being muzzled?”

Garrubba stated that some claim that even a sexist comment about an election or public issue could get someone banned from and from major tech platforms. This can have a chilling impact on public discourse. China is believed to have used social scoring, which decides the privileges and travel capabilities of people as well as their employment rights. This is something that some are worried about in America and other countries. They find it particularly concerning, especially if the final arbiters are big tech.

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The Top 7 Marketing Lessons We Can Learn From Nature

The Top 7 Marketing Lessons We Can Learn From Nature written by Sara Nay read more at Duct Tape Marketing

About the show:

The Agency Spark Podcast, hosted by Sara Nay, is a collection of interviews from thought leaders in the marketing consultancy and agency space.

Starting with today’s episode, Sara is challenging her guests to take what they would typically share in about 20-30 minutes and condense it down to the absolute most important valuable and actionable steps so you can get back to your busy day.

Each episode is designed to spark ideas you can put into practice for your agency today. Check out the new Spark Lab Consulting website here!

About the episode:

In this episode of the Agency Spark Podcast, Sara asks Jeremy King what are the top marketing lessons we can learn from nature:

1. What mantis shrimp can teach us about the customer journey
2. What forest fires can teach us about being prepared
3. What angler fish can teach us about being there for our clients
4. What tiger butterflies can teach us about standing out
5. What squid orgies can teach us about showing value
6. What Africa ungulates can teach us about competition
7. What bowerbirds can teach us about how to reframe problems as opportunities

Jeremy King is CEO and founder of Attest, a fast-scaling, SaaS technology business based in London and New York. Prior to Attest, Jeremy spent 9 years with McKinsey & Company, leading teams across almost every industry sector, in >25 different countries. He also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Originally a scientist focussing on genetics, ecology and animal behavior, Jeremy’s scientific interests include synthetic biology, mathematical simulations and behavioral economics. Jeremy is also the Chair of REAch2 Academy Trust, which helps to support and improve over 60 state primary schools across the UK.

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Is Rumble, A Right-Wing Social Media Company, Already The Next Meme Stock?

Dan Bongino is one of many conservative media personalities that were highlighted in SPAC prospectus … [+]Rumble, which hosts content by Bongino has gained popularity on the right-wing web.

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Rumble is a rapidly-growing social media company with strong support among conservative Americans. Next year, Rumble will go public in an SPAC deal valued at more than $2 billion. This transaction would be similar to one that former President Trump envisioned for his right-wing media group.

Rumble plans to merge with Cantor Fitzgerald’s investment firm in order to go public. Cantor Fitzgerald is a Wall Street bank that has been around for decades. Rumble will be left with $300 million cash in the deal, according to the statement released Wednesday night. They expect to be done by the 2nd quarter of next year.

Cantor Fitzgerald’s investment vehicle for Cantor Fitzgerald, already traded publicly under the CFVI ticker and saw shares increase by almost 25%, to $12.

Rumble, which was founded in 2013, bills itself as a “true neutral platform” but has become a popular site among Republicans over the last two years as criticism of existing social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter has increased among conservatives, who say they unfairly limit speech.

“Rumble is designed to be the rails and independent infrastructure that is immune to cancel culture,” Rumble CEO and founder Chris Pavlovski said a statement. “We are a movement that does not stifle, censor, or punish creativity and believe everyone benefits from access to a neutral network with diverse ideas and opinions.”

Rumble exploded in popularity following Trump’s 2020 presidential election loss with its monthly users rising from around 2 million to over 20 million at the end of last year. It now has nearly 40,000,000 users. Fueling that are conservative media personalities who’ve made a home for themselves on Rumble. An investor prospectus for the SPAC highlights figures such as Dan Bongino, Rep. Devin Nunes, Glenn Greenwald—and Trump.

Putting a spotlight on the former president’s presence on Rumble is ironic, since the ex-president has lined himself up as a competitor to Rumble. He plans to create a social media app called Truth Social with a business plan nearly identical to Rumble’s: Offer conservatives a new place away from traditional social media. Right-wingers have also been flocking to Gab, Telegram, and the relaunched Parler.

Trump also wants to make use of a SPAC in order to raise cash and attention for Truth Social. He is taking advantage the trend around blank-check corporations. He and Rumble see SPACs as a great lure. These allow them to bypass traditional funding routes, which might not be available to openly partisan companies. This opens up a path to public markets. This allows them to rally support from users and their supporters, thereby turning them into investors.

The publicly traded, investment vehicle which Trump plans to join has seen its shares swing from less than $10 to over $100 since Trump’s announcement of the SPAC. Since then, they have dropped to below $50. Those shareholders aren’t driven by what has traditionally motivated interest in a stock: concrete financial figures and future projections. In his SPAC prospectus, Trump made a very brief pitch. Instead, he broadly outlined a dream about competing with every media company from Disney to Facebook, while building a web-services arm that would, theoritically, compete with Amazon’s own such unit. (Why? Amazon has sometimes removed conservative sites from its listings because they contain controversial content. Trump could find a niche business offering the same product, but not caring what it publishes.

Rumble offers more, which could be attractive to investors. Unlike Trump’s company, which has yet to launch as much as a beta-version app, Rumble does actually have an existing, eight-year-old business, though its prospectus offers no insight on basic markers of corporate success like revenue or profit. Rumble does show a recent, rapid increase in user numbers and significant engagement. Rumble’s prospectus states that 8 Billion minutes of video was viewed by users in the 3rd quarter. That is 3,900% more than a year ago. And Rumble also proposes to set up a web-hosting business similar to Amazon’s.

No, tangible business proposals aren’t really what seems to be propelling the share prices for Trump and Rumble. These companies have become meme stocks and securities that are prone to gyrations in prices as well as insane investor sentiment.

What is the market worth of a Trump-branded social network company? Are Rumble shares worth the increase that they’ve seen this morning? The underlying financials don’t fully support either. Instead, buying their stock seems more like investing in a social statement rather than betting on future cash flows and profits. Remember Trump’s business has neither cash nor income, and while Rumble presumably might, it hasn’t detailed that publicly.

At the start of meme stock mania this year, buying a GameStop share was a comment that you were online, young—and wanted to flip the bird to existing traditional investors who had battered the stock. Some individuals did very well trading GameStop stocks and were able to join the club. Others lost lots of money but they were allowed to join.

Trump shares and Rumble are a way to express a similar view. But this time, it’s Big Tech. Those shares are as much about belonging to a online community as they are about financing the operations of a media company—just as investing in GameStop was only partially about a bet on the future of buying videogames in person from a shopping mall store.

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Scaling Your Business Through Acquisition

Scaling Your Business Through Acquisition written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing

Marketing Podcast with Roland Frazier

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Roland Frazier. Roland is an investor, business mentor, Co-founder, and/or Principal of five different Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies, and names like DigitalMarketer, Traffic and Conversion, Scribe Publishing, and Real Estate World.

Key Takeaway:

Acquisition is a fast way to grow your business. There are a ton of reasons why business owners ought to be thinking about acquiring – even if you’re running a full-time business.

In this episode, Investor and Co-Founder of 5 different Inc. Magazine companies, Roland Frazier, talks about how to scale your business through acquisition, the key to recognizing opportunities, and how to strategically build a portfolio.

Questions I ask Roland Frazier:

• [1:16] Could you talk a little bit about the various reasons why somebody ought to be thinking about acquiring a business even if they’re running a full-time business and couldn’t imagine doing anything more?
• [8:38] Could you talk about buying opportunity – in other words, like spotting a company that is just terribly underperforming?
• [12:38] What’s the process of finding a business to acquire, what’s the first step, and how do you get started?
• [17:38] What are some of your approaches for acquiring businesses with no money down?
• [22:43] Where can people find your teachings about this topic and the programs you offer?

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How To Brand With Purpose

How To Brand With Purpose written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing

Marketing Podcast with Ivan Estrada

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Ivan Estrada. Ivan is a business leader and real estate broker with extensive experience in the industries of real estate and finance. He is a sought-after public speaker on topics of branding and marketing, personal development, and real estate. He’s also the author of Brand With Purpose: Find Your Passion, Stay True to Your Story, and Accelerate Your Career.

Key Takeaway:

When you brand yourself authentically, stay true to who you are, and share that version of yourself with the world, the results always follow.

In this episode, Ivan Estrada shares critical lessons about personal growth and self-discovery. He shares how your own experiences, challenges, and obstacles hold the key to creating a timeless brand that builds loyalty, influence, and trust―a brand with purpose.

Questions I ask Ivan Estrada:

• [1:39] Story is a huge part of personal brands which is a crowded space and hot topic right now. What do you new things do you hope to introduce around this topic?
• [3:46] Are there any kind of core stories from your upbringing, your family, your culture that you lean on that to tell to help people get your why?
• [6:10] How do you marry the need to stand out while maintaining authenticity—not just standing out for the purpose of standing out?
• [10:06] What are some of your favorite tools for telling and sharing the story?
• [12:48] What would you tell the person who says that video isn’t for them?
• [15:31] What role do you think design graphic design plays in the support of or elevation of a personal brand?
• [17:32] How do you relate networking done right with building a personal brand?
• [21:33] What role does being able to tell the story about the impact you want to make and believe in plays in personal brands?
• [23:24] Where can people learn more about Brand With Purpose and all of the work that you’re doing?

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