It is pretty confusing. Here, I'll translate a couple paragraphs for you and add a glossary of a couple terms:
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A conservative political advocacy group (Ontario Proud) has launched a Toronto Transit Commision ad campaign urging federal politicians to ban Saudi Arabian oil imports.
With the campaign currently supported by radio spots, a mobile billboard and an ad-wrapped Toronto streetcar, Ontario Proud founder Jeff Ballingall was surprised when CNW Group — a Public Relations newswire service owned by Cision — refused distribution of their press release. $1:
CNW's purpose was to deliver original text news releases to news media outlets on behalf of paying clients. This model expanded over time to include provision of ancillary services required by Investor Relations and Public Relations professionals, including translation, photography, webcasts, media database and media monitoring.
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CNW was acquired by US-based PR Newswire in 2013.[2] PR Newswire (and CNW) were subsequently acquired by Cision in 2016.[3]
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Cision Ltd. is a public relations and earned media software company and services provider. The company has its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois; it serves clients worldwide.