However, it's unclear if this is in complete compliance with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines for "clear and prominent notice" since the ads still require user interaction to reveal their targeted nature.

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The settlement requires Facebook to take several steps to make sure it lives up to its promises in the future, including by giving consumers clear and prominent notice and obtaining their express consent before sharing their information beyond their privacy settings, by maintaining a comprehensive privacy program to protect consumers' information, and by obtaining biennial privacy audits from an independent third party.

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We pay a visit to Jersey City's WFMU and Santa Monica's KCRW, two of the most prominent freeform stations in a space dominated Clear Channels and internet and satellite radio, to discuss the importance of human curation and embracing the same technology that has spelled the end of so many of their peers.

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Still, it was a clear demonstration that the issue will become more prominent in the coming months and quarters.

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As the first few books on the subject start to hit the shelves though, it is becoming clear that the role of tech and social media will be remembered as a prominent part of the story as well.

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Despite the large volumes of cash flow generated by most of these companies, the leveraged buyout firms seem to be steering clear of two sectors prominent on our list: the highly competitive auto industry and the highly regulated utilities.

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And having the SBA play a prominent role also recognizes that the line between startups and small businesses won't always be clear.

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