Facebook has provided businesses with ready-made templates and automated responses to help them communicate and stay connected with customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fiverr recently expanded its industry stores with the launch of a new Influencer Store. Joining Gaming, E-Commerce, Architecture, and Politics, the new store features services to help influencers build their online presence.

Pinterest announced the launch of Pinterest Shop, a place for users to discover small businesses and buy their products. At launch, Pinterest Shop features 17 small businesses, but the platform plans to expand the list in the near future.

During The Sundance Film Festival, MoviePass announced a new subsidiary called MoviePass Ventures to acquire and distribute films. 

According to reports, the NFL is looking to obtain presenting sponsorships for its playoff and Thanksgiving games. 

A group of ex-Tinder employees including former CTO, Ryan Ogle have come together to launch a new professional networking app Ripple. 

Sports Crate becomes an official partner of the NBA and launches a new subscription service called NBA Courtside Crate. 

The NFL and Ticketmaster have agreed to a multi-year extension that will provide the league with the first open architecture, fully digital ticketing system in sports. 

Porsche's new car subscription service Porsche Passport gives customers access to a host of sports cars and SUVs at their demand via mobile app. 

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant joins the pizza business, investing in on-the-spot pizza chain, Pieology. 

The NFL and Tencent Sports announce a partnership for exclusive digital streaming in China. 

Amazon may be the unlikely force to compete with Live Nation's Ticketmaster in the U.S. ticketing business.