Spotify Proved Music’s Value, Reshaping Streaming Business Model
'It ultimately made people realize that music was worth paying for': Spotify's Sten Garmark on how the streaming giant created an entirely new business model https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/it-ultimately-made-people-realize-that-music-was-worth-paying-for-spotifys-sten-garmark-on-how-the-streaming-giant-created-an-entirely-new-business-model-and-its-mission-to-convince-users-that-there-was-something-better-than-free
AI Video Studio Boosts Production, Still Needs Human Creators
Another Gen AI Video studio and this is really good. All the features/ function to help to generate very accurate and consistence video. Either for your ads, marketing, short series and more. Such tools will not replace Creative ppl, we...
Premier League‑EFL Broadcast Rights Deal Still Uncertain
New Deal or No Deal? The progress on the negotiations between the Premier League and EFL over broadcast rights per the always brilliant @mjshrimper https://t.co/qHdE0c48yo
Shawn Hatosy Poised to Shatter 50-Year Emmy Record
How Shawn Hatosy Could Break a 50-Year Emmy Record With ‘The Pitt’ https://t.co/LEIyNMpqgx via @variety
Tech Press Ignores Users, Mainstream Media Enables Censorship
The problem is almost no tech journalists cover platforms from the user side and not a single MSM outlet is concerned with mass censorship and deplatforming of creators, they're often the ones calling for it.
Start Travel Media as Freelance Journalist, Get Paid Instantly
The best way to start in travel media is as a freelance journalist. You get paid right off the bat, even if it’s a small amount. You can start writing without traveling, covering places you live in or already know well. You get...
NetChoice Backs Bill Under Pressure From Google, Facebook
I think it’s simpler than that. More likely NetChoice supports the bill because the two largest surveillance advertising businesses, Google and Facebook, tell them to support the bill.
Download Classic Films Free From Internet Archive
The Internet Archive contains millions of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and much more. And you can download most of it for your own enjoyment. Here's how to find classic films and TV series to save locally: https://t.co/kz0L0KYbJN #film #movies #tvshows...
Promote Your Book or It Stays Invisible
To sell books you will need to engage with your communities of interest and try to create some word of mouth sales. "Writing a book without promoting it is like waving to someone in a dark room. You know what have...
David Harbour Leads Emmys Supporting Actor Race
Emmys: Supporting Actor (Limited/Movie) — David Harbour Emerges as Frontrunner as ‘Half Man’ Acting Submissions Loom https://t.co/orKgW8sKf0 via @variety
Bobby Moynihan
Emmys: Supporting Actor (Comedy) — Harrison Ford Eyes Overdue Recognition as Bobby Moynihan Stands Out in ‘Reggie Dinkins’ https://t.co/eBPEYTPbwo via @variety
Amazon's NBA Glitches Offset by Triple Multiview Feature
Amazon has had its share of issues with the NBA this year but I do love that they have a triple multiview option for tonight’s games.
Seeking FB/IG Ads Expert for Small Business Help
friend of mine asking for help with facebook/instagram advertising mechanics for small business, if any experts or consultants pls reach out
Network Paid $787M for Spreading 2020 Election Lies
Always remember, this guy works for a network that paid out $787 million for spreading lies about the 2020 election.
LinkedIn Lands Fan on NFL Draft Broadcast
Fernando Mendoza wasn't going to attend the NFL Draft..... but he did turn up in a commercial break during ESPN's telecast of the event, thanks to LinkedIn..... https://t.co/ZZy8br1ECI
Media Giants Rebranded by High‑Profile Outsiders
Like CBS NEWS under Bari Weiss and the Washington Post opinion section under Jeff Bezos
Amazon DSP Wins With Shopper Intent Data
Former Media Director: When Amazon DSP > The Trade Desk "Amazon is very compelling because of their shopper data. I think brands will continue to test on Amazon and see if it performs better because they're trying to get people who...
Being Mary Jane Ends with Two‑Hour BET Finale
📺 April 23, 2019: “Being Mary Jane”, the drama centered on the life of a female TV news anchor (Gabrielle Union), concluded as a two-hour movie special on BET. Winner of three NAACP Image Awards throughout its run, it aired...
Agents Value Real Audience, Not Social Media Followers
Having a following is one aspect of getting an agent, esp. if you write nonfiction but it is by no means the most important thing. They are looking for an indication that you have an audience who might want to...
Derek Shepherd's Death Spikes Grey's Anatomy Ratings
📺 🏥 April 23, 2015: Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), Meredith Grey’s (Ellen Pompeo) longtime flame, died in an automobile accident in the “Grey’s Anatomy” episode entitled “How To Save A Life” on ABC. It was that season’s second most-watched episode...
HBO to Produce Six‑Episode Series on Vrabel‑Russini Sc
Just waiting for the release to hit my inbox that HBO is developing a six episode limited series on the Vrabel-Russini scandal from the DTF ST. LOUIS creators
Fewer Emmy Submissions May Elevate Dark‑horse Shows
With Emmy Submissions Likely to Drop Again, Smaller Field Could Boost Dark Horse Series and Performers https://t.co/VCyRIf470u via @variety
Native In‑Experience Ads Beat Ignored Traditional Ads
We’ve spent 20+ years training users to ignore ads. So why are we still designing them the same way? Rob Janes shares why native, in-experience ads are outperforming traditional placements. Learn more: https://t.co/eKmsXk6CsW @ad_butler #BrandTrust #hcmktg https://t.co/PCwkAnIrSX
Forgotten 1979 Game Show “Whew” Ran One Year
📺 April 23, 1979: Game show “Whew,” hosted by Tom Kennedy, launched on CBS in daytiime. It ran for one year. https://t.co/UsJJc2ghWw https://t.co/jeiO8N2Yix
Claude's Confident Yet Outdated Meta Ads Advice Misleads Marketers
Claude's guidance on Meta ads, pixels, audiences, etc is wildly bad and outdated, but said soooo confidently. I've seen too many founders and marketers freak out about something minor because of Claude's analysis about something they didn't understand.
Post Sparingly, Share Insights, Engage Meaningfully on LinkedIn
I went to @LinkedIn's “what to post on LinkedIn” webinar today and here were the main takeaways, for the interested: 1. Share a recap of an event you attended with key takeaways for folks who couldn’t attend 2. Share a learning/original...
AI Excels at Editing, Not Original Writing
I just spent 6 hours writing a newsletter and 30 seconds using an LLM to chop off 4k words. AI is a crappy writer, but a pretty decent editor.
Broadcast Networks Should Prioritize NFL Over Entertainment?
Should Broadcast Networks Scrap Entertainment Programming? Broadcast TV = Sports or More Specifically @NFL 🏈🏈🏈 https://t.co/QGAFvtVgGb
Questioning Bari Weiss's CBS Motives: Idealism or Whim?
Great piece… and picks up on same question I asked last night: is Bari Weiss’s CBS truly motivated by a nonpartisan ideal or her own personal whims?
ChatGPT Extends Ads to Logged-Out Users, Boosting Inventory
Now for logged out users. Interesting -> ChatGPT ads expand to logged-out users "ChatGPT is expanding ads to logged-out users, increasing inventory and making it easier for advertisers to scale spend." https://t.co/ljDF916Tsj via @TheMarketingAnu https://t.co/067EGOyLLI
Remember when Odd Lots Tickets Were Free?
I’m old enough to remember when Odd Lots event tickets were free for Terminal subscribers
Minto Pyramid: Secret Blueprint Behind Viral Content
i've never seen anyone talk about it but the minto pyramid is the most critical distribution skill in 2026 i use it religiously. it's how i average 10m+ impressions a month and pull about $5k mrr just from X revenue...
Remember New Media Rockstars? The Forgotten Creator Hub
Remember when there was a whole website reporting on content creators and new media and it was unironically called New Media Rockstars
AI's Noisy Market Needs a Trusted Review Intern
i low-key need an intern whose only job is trying every random AI product launch and writing up what’s actually good. there is remarkable stuff shipping right now. it is just buried under an insane amount of noise. big opportunity to build...
David Harbour Targets Emmy Supporting Nod for ‘DTF St. Louis’
David Harbour Sets Emmy Bid for ‘DTF St. Louis’ in Supporting Actor With Multiple Noms in Play (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/45jiBMHgZ2 via @variety
Tech Media Must Stop Uncritical CEO Quote Reporting
A recent New Yorker article put a spotlight on Sam Altman’s compulsive lying. It’s not a great look for tech media that echoed his statements. On Tech Won’t Save Us, I spoke with @kbode to discuss the problem of “CEO says...
CNBC Ignores Iran's Crisis, Sticks to Formulaic Programming
It is amazing that @cnbc has not mentioned a word of what just occurred in Iran. Formulaic programming. Not real time.
Advertiser ID: Personalized Ads vs Privacy Risks
The more you use your computer, the more personalized the ads become. Helpful, or big privacy problem? Here are the pros and cons of keeping "Advertiser ID" enabled for Windows and MacOS users: https://t.co/2Jztl0wWKP #privacy #mac #windows #advertising https://t.co/X64BKNNIsW
Meta Launches Instants, a Locket‑style Photo App
new app from Meta called: Instants it appears to be a Locket(?) inspired clone? // @alex193a https://t.co/dD6fRKthPm
Instantly Optimize Ad Spend with Top Budgets Widget
Stop guessing where your ad spend goes. The new Top Budgets widget in @Optmyzr ranks performance and flags instant optimization opportunities. Shift budgets to your best campaigns without context switching. Keep the boss happy and your ROI high. 🚀 #PPC #GoogleAds #Marketing...
Early Journalists Should Relocate to DC for Opportunities
Any early career journalist who asks me for advice, I tell them: Move to DC. There's tons of news, many jobs, and more media entrepreneurship and startups than anywhere else, trying to do serious stuff: https://t.co/OGzzcxhNnV
Sale Driven by Mission Purity, Not Profit
Salient detail here: With the Star, Allbritton said, a sale isn’t the endgame. “I don’t need the damn money,” he said. “This time, let’s do it for the purity of the mission.”
League Pass $40 Gives Access to 167 WNBA Games
There's a record 200+ WNBA games on national TV this year, but WNBA League Pass still looks like a good deal at $40/season. It'll include 167 games (minus local blackouts) by my math. https://t.co/G6DyHuqNK5
Request to Verify Source Behind White Supremacy Spike
.@grok find the original source of this data and fact check it What story was the cause of the spike in “white supremacy” @WSJ @NYTimesPR @washingtonpost @latimes please vet this and check in https://t.co/jiWxeWQ6BB
2003's All My Children Features First Daytime TV Lesbian Kiss
📺 April 23, 2003: Bianca Montgomery (Eden Riegel) kissed Lena Kundera (Olga Sosnovska) on the ABC daytime drama “All My Children”, which was the first same-sex kiss between two women ever featured on American daytime television. https://t.co/vljk9I70Bc https://t.co/5sjjhHItn8
Sports Powers TV
Front Office Sports Takes Big TV Swing With Daily Syndicated Show: Sports Is ‘What’s Really Driving Broadcast Television These Days,’ Jeff Zucker Says (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/zk3rdR1f4P via @variety
Google Uses Click Data to Influence SEO Rankings
How Google's systems treat click data, and the straight facts about what it means for SEO and rankings. https://t.co/3hJjjfp9A9 via @martinibuster, @sejournal
NYT Digital Ads Surge 25% After Video Pivot
Yes, and to add a bit more context: The New York Times Company saw its digital advertising revenue stall -- even decline, as it did by nearly 4% in Q4 2023 -- until it strategically embraced video. In Q4 2025, its...
Instagram Testing BeReal‑style App, Not yet US‑available
Instagram seems to be testing a new app - maybe like BeReal - but unfortunately not available in the US
Fonda Warns Warner‑Paramount Merger Threatens Media Diversity
Jane Fonda on WBD-Paramount shareholder vote: "Today’s decision by Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to advance a merger with Paramount is a serious setback — for our industry, for the workers who sustain it, for consumers, and for the fundamental democratic values...