Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile122 entries · Page 3 of 7
2021
48in48 announces collaboration with Citizen Verizon
48in48 announced a collaboration with Citizen Verizon under which Verizon employees can volunteer their skills at 48in48 events, and the partnership is intended to help 48in48 increase volunteerism.
2021
TV One announces sponsors for URBAN ONE HONORS
TV One announced that Amazon, Ford Motor Company, McDonald's, PNC Bank, Toyota, and Verizon were partnering as sponsors of the URBAN ONE HONORS tribute special, scheduled to air May 16, 2021, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.
2021
Apollo-affiliated funds agree to acquire Verizon Media
Verizon and Apollo Global Management announced an agreement for Apollo-affiliated funds to acquire Verizon Media for $5 billion. Verizon will retain a 10% stake, and Verizon Media is expected to be renamed Yahoo after the transaction closes; completion was expected in the second half of 2021.
2021
Verizon Media to be renamed under Yahoo branding
Verizon and Apollo announced that the media company would be renamed, with its businesses bundled together under the Yahoo branding.
2021
Verizon agrees to sell media assets to Apollo
Verizon announced that it is selling its media assets, including AOL and Yahoo, to Apollo Global Management for $5 billion. The transaction was expected to close in the second half of 2021; Verizon said it would retain a 10% stake.
2021
CCMI joint venture terminated
Verizon said the owners of the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative decided to terminate the joint venture's work. Verizon said the owners remained committed to improving messaging services, including increasing RCS availability.
2021
Honda and Verizon team up to test 5G-enabled vehicle safety
Honda and Verizon formed a research collaboration to test how Verizon's 5G Ultra-Wideband network and mobile edge computing could support autonomous-driving safety; the project also involves the University of Michigan's Mcity.
2021
Verizon recalls Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots
Verizon issued a recall of about 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots after reports that the devices overheated and caused fires. Verizon reported at least 15 overheating reports, six reports of fire damage, and at least two reports involving burn injuries.
2021
Verizon recalls Ellipsis Jetpack hotspots over overheating and fire hazard
Verizon recalled 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots after discovering that the lithium-ion battery could overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. The report says the CPSC notice cited 15 overheating reports, including six involving fire damage and two involving minor burn injuries.
2021
Advertising arbiter upholds Verizon’s comparative 5G speed claim
The National Advertising Division determined that Verizon had a reasonable basis for its claim that its 5G Ultra Wideband provides the “Fastest 5G in the World.” The claim was challenged by AT&T Services; the division advised Verizon to make clear that the claim refers only to 5G Ultra Wideband.
2021
Verizon launches BlueJeans Telehealth
Verizon launched BlueJeans Telehealth, a service enabling patients and healthcare providers to connect virtually.
2021
Eseye partners with Verizon for US IoT connectivity
Eseye announced a partnership with Verizon enabling IoT customers to localize devices over the air onto the Verizon network in the United States.
2021
NFL, VERZUZ and Verizon announce Pro Bowl collaboration
The NFL and VERZUZ announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the “NFL Pro Bowl VERZUZ presented by Verizon,” featuring Pro Bowl players in career-highlight battles scheduled for January 26–29, 2021.
2021
Verizon partners with Philadelphia on technology centers and entrepreneur fund
Verizon partnered with the City of Philadelphia to revamp public computer centers and help establish a fund focused on supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs.
2021
Verizon and Philadelphia partnered on computer centers and digital opportunities
Verizon partnered with Philadelphia to overhaul public computer centers and support an initiative intended to boost digital opportunities for residents affected by the digital divide. The partnership included a $50,000 allocation to a city fund for minority entrepreneurs and innovators.
2020
Verizon and Deloitte partner on 5G and mobile edge services
Verizon Business and Deloitte teamed up to offer 5G and mobile edge computing services to manufacturing and retail industries, and are developing a smart factory solution for Verizon's Customer Technology Center in Texas.
2020
BuzzFeed and Verizon strike strategic partnership
BuzzFeed and Verizon entered a strategic partnership involving content syndication across their platforms and collaboration to monetize emerging ad formats; Verizon will take a minority stake in BuzzFeed.
2020
Apple and Verizon announce 5G Fleet Swap partnership
Apple and Verizon announced Fleet Swap, a program allowing business customers to trade in their smartphone fleets and move to iPhone 12 devices with no upfront cost and either zero or low monthly cost.
2020
BuzzFeed acquires HuffPost from Verizon Media
BuzzFeed acquired news website HuffPost from Verizon on November 19. Verizon said it would invest in the combined company and take a minority stake; the deal terms were not disclosed.
2020
Verizon announces GizmoWatch Disney Edition
Verizon announced that its GizmoWatch series would add a Disney Edition. The watch was scheduled to go on sale November 19, 2020, with preorders beginning November 12; the article reports the announcement, not that sales had begun.