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FTC and DOJ Charge Amazon with Violating Children’s Privacy

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Ridgewood NJ, when a company makes a promise, you expect them to keep their word, right? According to the FTC, Amazon promised to delete children’s personal information and Alexa users’ voice and geolocation information but broke the law instead. In an announcement today, the FTC and the Department of Justice said Amazon violated children’s privacy law by keeping kids’ Alexa voice recordings forever to feed its voice-related algorithms.

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Understanding Amazon’s A9 Search Algorithm and How It Impacts Product Ranking

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Understanding Amazon’s A9 Search Algorithm and How It Impacts Product Ranking

If you’re an Amazon seller, you know that ranking your products higher on Amazon’s search results can significantly impact your sales. But how do you ensure your product appears on the first page of search results? The answer lies in Amazon’s A9 algorithm. This article will discuss the basics of what is amazon listing optimization and how it impacts product ranking. We’ll also cover how to conduct keyword research, the role of product titles and descriptions, the impact of customer reviews and ratings, and best amazon listing optimization service and video content for Amazon’s A9 algorithm.

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Layoffs make Headlines but Companies have Been on a Hiring Spree

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Ridgewood NJ, While Amazon, Salesforce and other giants across technology and finance have combined to fire tens of thousands of workers, small and medium-size US businesses have been on a hiring spree. So much so that, according to new data, overall hiring far exceeded expectations in December while applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low.

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Amazon Launches Drone Delivery Trials

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Ridgewood NJ, watch out porch pirates , Amazon has launched drone delivery trials in select locations in California and Texas. Customers in these areas will be able to order items to be delivered by drone in the usual way. The service has been in development since 2013. Amazon will launch a new aircraft design in 2024. Rules governing commercial drone flights are still strict, but Amazon is working to persuade regulators that its drones are capable of safe and reliable operation.

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Amazon Plans to Invest Over $1 Billion a Year in Movies for Theaters

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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon plans to spend more than $1 billion a year to produce movies that it will release in theaters. It aims to make between 12 to 15 movies every year for theatrical release. US movie ticket sales have dropped by more than 33% since 2019, a year before the pandemic closed theaters. Despite this, filmmakers, Hollywood veterans, and talent representatives are pushing for media companies to embrace the big screen.

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Amazon Delivery Drone , Science Fiction to Reality

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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon rolls out a new delivery drone that will have increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, and the capability to fly in light rain, enabling customers to choose drone delivery more often.

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Amazon’s Attrition Rate Costs the Company $8 billion Annually

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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon’s turnover rate is well above industry averages. The attrition rate is costing an estimated $8 billion annually for Amazon and its shareholders. Only one out of three new hires in 2021 stayed with the company for 90 or more days. The company may deplete the available labor supply in some regions within a few years. Amazon’s learning programs appear disorganized and are likely costing the company hundreds of millions in wasted hours.

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Third Worker Death Prompts Federal work-safety Investigation of Amazon Operations in New Jersey

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Carteret NJ, Federal work-safety investigators are looking into the death of an Amazon worker and an injury that potentially led to the death of another employee, adding to a probe already underway following a fatality during the company’s annual Prime Day shopping event in mid-July.

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The Ultimate 2022 Guide to Amazon Sponsored Display Ads

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Amazon Sponsored Display ads are the most recent addition to Amazon Sponsored Ads portfolio. They include some exciting opportunities for advertisers, such as serving ads to customers who viewed your product on Amazon on third-party websites.

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Amazon to Buy Roomba Vacuum Maker iRobot for $1.7 billion

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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon has agreed to acquire iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion. The deal is subject to approval by shareholders and regulators. Amazon hasn’t had much success with household robots, but the acquisition will provide a massive foothold in the consumer robot market. iRobot’s CEO Colin Angle will remain in his position. The purchase of iRobot is Amazon’s fourth-largest acquisition.

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Benefits of Using an Amazon Repricing Software

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Undeniably, a repricing campaign can go wrong if you end up choosing the wrong Amazon repricing tool. It is crucial to choose the right solution if you want to increase your business’s reputation, sales, and profits. The perfect repricing tool will help you save time, and the energy you would normally waste on manually repricing your products.

In this article, we have mentioned how repricing is made easier with Amazon repricing software, and why you should get one for your business.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Says No Deal on Amazon Cargo Hub at Newark Liberty International Airport

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Newark NJ, on Thursday the  Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Says No Deal on Amazon Cargo Hub at Newark Liberty International Airport.  The $125M Amazon cargo hub had promised  1,000 new jobs . The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today released the following statement from Chief Operating Officer Huntley Lawrence:

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The first season of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV show will cost $465 million to produce

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Ridgewood NJ, the first season of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV show will cost $465 million to produce. New Zealand will be rebating the production around 25% of its costs due to the considerable economic and tourism potential of the project. There is no premiere date for the show yet as there were some setbacks in filming due to the pandemic. Amazon has canceled its plans for its Lord of the Rings MMO as it was unable to secure terms to continue development.

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LOVE CORN is a Delicious Crunchy Corn Snack Founded in 2017 by Ho-Ho-Kus Residents

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, LOVE CORN is a delicious crunchy corn snack founded in 2017 by Ho-Ho-Kus residents Missy & Gavin McCloskey. LOVE CORN is made with simple ingredients and bold flavors.

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