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Advice From 6 Inspirational Women on the Power of Community

Forbes recently featured Bark’s CMO and CPO, Titania Jordan in their article: “Advice From 6 Inspirational Women On The Power Of Community.” The article highlighted how despite many of the struggles 2020 has brought, there are companies like Bark offering their services to those who need them.

FORBES | July 22, 2020

Online Classes This Fall Could Mean More Online Dangers For Young Students

While many parents plan to keep kids at home for virtual learning to protect them from the COVID-19 virus, another danger looms ahead. Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies talks with ABC 24 Memphis about how parents can keep kids safe from predators while online in the fall.

WATN – ABC 24 | July 22, 2020

50 on Fire: Celebration honors 50 Atlanta innovators and entrepreneurs

The Atlanta Business Chronicle presents their “50 on Fire,” honoring 50 Atlanta innovators and entrepreneurs. The article features Bark under “AI and Security” and briefly describes what our software can do!

ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE | July 17, 2020

Best Apps To Put On Kids’ Phones To Keep Them Safe Online This Summer

CNET recently published “Best apps to put on kids’ phones to keep them safe online this summer.” The article features Bark as an option for parents who want to keep their kids safe online.

CNET | July 9, 2020

Online Tools to Keep Kids Safe on Social Media

Social media can help many kids stay connected while practicing social distancing, but many platforms can become breeding grounds for bullying and inappropriate content. ABC News 23 features Bark as a solution to the problem.

KERO TV 23 NEWS ABC | July 8, 2020

How to Protect Your Kids on TikTok? – Complete Guide

Jerusalem Online published an article about how to protect your kids on TikTok and featured Bark as a way to help monitor and protect your kids while using the app.

JERUSALEM ONLINE | July 7, 2020

Analysis: What apps are kids using most? Here are 9 of the newest and most popular this summer – and what parents should watch out for

Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, and Senior Vice President, Jeff Reistad, teamed up to write an article for The 74 Million about what apps kids are using the most this summer and what parents should watch out for.

THE 74 MILLION | July 6, 2020

Hollywood Police Department Partners with Tech Company to Help Keep Kids Safe Online

Waff 48 reported on the Hollywood Police Department’s decision to partner with Bark to help keep kids safe online and in real life.

WAFF 48 | July 6, 2020

Technology For Education: Utilizing Technology As The Shield To Protect Our Most Vulnerable Students

Stratix Corporation reported on how technology can be utilized as a shield to protect vulnerable students. The article included Bark’s Senior Vice President, Jeff Reistad, and key information about Bark’s monitoring software that he provided.

Stratix | June 24, 2020

Tips for Parents on Hate and Violence on Social Media

Fox Denver brought in Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, to talk about how parents should approach talking to their kids about hate and violence on social media.

KDVR – FOX | June 10, 2020

Pandemic Brings Out Kids’ Sneaky Side: Forbidden Apps, Burner Phones

Teens’ use of so-called burner phones has been a hot topic on Bark’s Parenting in a Tech World Facebook page. The Wall Street Journal reported on how parents can address the usage of secondary “secret” phones with their teens. 

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | June 9, 2020

As Children Spend More Time Online, Predators Follow

The Wall Street Journal mentioned the 23% increase in the number of predators Bark has reported to law enforcement between early March and early May in their article discussing child internet safety and COVID-19.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | May 31, 2020

Best Apps to Put on Kids’ Phones to Keep Them Safe Online During Lockdown

With the surge in digital learning, CNET urged parents to re-evaluate the safety and security of their children’s devices and video chat apps like zoom, and suggested Bark as one of the “best apps” to keep kids safe online.

CNET | May 28, 2020

Online Predators Targeting Children Digitally During the Quarantine

11 Alive talked with Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, to hear more about the rise of online predators targeting children since the COVID-19 quarantine began.

11 ALIVE | May 14, 2020

Family First: Phone Apps and Children’s Safety

Summer vacation has officially started, and kids are spending a lot more time on devices. Kens 5 recommended Bark to help keep an eye out for suspicious online behavior on your child’s devices amid police warnings about internet predators.

KENS 5 | May 11, 2020

Protecting Children: Online Sexual Exploitation During COVID-19

Online usage has increased dramatically for children as a result of the COVID19 pandemic. Psychology Today highlighted how Bark can help prevent the risk of your child being sexually exploited online.

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY | May 8, 2020

FREAKS! Pedophile-pervs target school children tele-schooling during COVID

The podcast & radio show Crime Stories highlighted Bark’s monitoring technology in their discussion of the increased focus police have had recently on cracking down on alleged sexual predators as they target children who are online more due to online schooling.

CRIME ONLINE | May 5, 2020

Experts Warn of Rise in Cyber Bullying and Online Predators

Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, joined Atlanta’s WSB-TV 2 to talk live about how to approach internet safety with your kids during the quarantine.

WSB-TV 2 ATLANTA | May 1, 2020

Parent to Parent: Keeping kids safe on digital devices

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch answered a worried parent asking for suggestions to help keep her kids safe now that they’re spending more time online due to COVID-19. The article mentioned Bark as a helpful resource to monitor your kids and not feel exhausted and scared all the time.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH | April 30, 2020

Getting Answers: How Much Screentime is too Much for Kids?

Turning on the tv or passing over a tablet might be the easiest way to keep your child entertained, but could be harmful. Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, talked to WKOW about how much screen time is too much.

ABC 27 WKOW | April 30, 2020

Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online During Quarantine

Rich Wistocki from Be Sure Consulting Inc. joined Fox 32 to talk about how you can keep your children from venturing to dangerous websites and mentioned Bark as the type of “appropriate security software” needed to protect your kids online at home.

FOX 32 CHICAGO | April 29, 2020

Parents: Don’t Let the Screens Win

Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about how life in quarantine has lead to an increase in screen time and offers tips on how parents can manage this increase.  

WALL STREET JOURNAL | April 28, 2020

Facebook, Instagram have fewer people policing inappropriate content. Here’s how to protect your kids.

As the coronavirus epidemic eats into Facebook and Instagram’s roster of employees who monitor reported posts, inappropriate posts are being ignored and left up, despite users’ protests. Bark is recommended as a way to monitor your child in case they come across inappropriate content during this time.

USA TODAY | April 17, 2020

9 Ways You Can Protect Your Family During this Pandemic

In an article on 9 ways to keep your family safer during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Bark is shared as a way to monitor and protect your kids while they are spending more time on devices and online.

MONEY | April 16, 2020