Rise of predators roaming the internet during the pandemic
Kristin Byrne speaks with Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, after Bark shared reports of a 23% increase in online predation during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic.
NBC 26 The Rebound |
August 12, 2020
Preparing for a school year like no other during COVID-19
Teacher, mom, and blogger, Jenna Urban, recommends Bark as her go-to helpful high tech tool for the 2020 school year.
WNEP – ABC 16 |
August 11, 2020
50 on Fire: Bark helps keep children safe online
Bark was named one of Atlanta Inno’s 50 on fire, an award that recognizes Atlanta’s most innovative founders, entrepreneurs, organizations, and companies.
Atlanta Business Chronicle |
August 7, 2020
New apps vying for TikTok audience
The Chief Parenting Officer of Bark.us, Titania Jordan, discusses concerns among new apps competing for TikTok’s young audience.
Scripps National News |
August 5, 2020
How the pandemic could be making your child more vulnerable to sex trafficking
Kirsten Arreguin, executive director at Redemption Ridge, an organization providing healing and restoration to female victims of sex trafficking, said COVID-19 could be putting more children in vulnerable positions. Arreguin recommends parents use Bark because of its ability to detect the warning signs for sex trafficking or sexual exploitation.
NEWS 10 CBS |
August 4, 2020
How To Keep Kids Safe Virtually During Remote Learning
Fox 32 welcomed Rich Wistocki, president of Be Sure Consulting Inc, to talk about online safety precautions parents should take going into the fall for remote learning. He describes many schools as being able to protect school issued devices at school, but not at home, and suggests Bark for parents who want to ensure their children’s safety online.
FOX 32 CHICAGO |
August 3, 2020
How To Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Child safety advocate and Bark parent, Katy McPherson talks about the dangers of online predators and highlights how she uses Bark to keep her daughter safe. She describes Bark’s monthly rate as being “the best money you’ll spend.”
AZ FAMILY – CBS 5 |
August 3, 2020
Remote Learning Has Decreased Cyberbullying But Offers More Opportunities For Online Predators To Target Children
Remote learning across Ohio and the nation has caused many parents to fear for their children’s online safety as more predators are now attempting to make contact with children. ABC News 5 Cleveland spoke with Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, to find out more on how to keep your children safe.
NEWS 5 CLEVELAND – ABC |
July 29, 2020
TikTok Scrutiny: Is your user data at risk?
Reports have been spreading about the widely popular Chinese-owned video sharing app, TikTok, and the growing concerns about user data being at risk. Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, talked with NBC KPRC 2 about how TikTok accounts can be made private so kids can stay protected and safe from unknown users.
KPRC 2 – NBC |
July 24, 2020
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
Bark Technologies
ABC’s KQ2 interviewed Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan, to find out more about Bark’s monitoring software and the dangers online particularly on social media apps and the way they spread information to young kids.
KQ2 – ABC |
June 11, 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
