Kidnapped US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Likely Alive in Iraq
NEW: Kidnapped U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson is believed to be alive and held in an Iran-linked militia’s Iraqi stronghold. w/ @Mustafa_salimb GIFT LINK: https://t.co/VsHjeF2ViX
NASA Live Stream Attracts Over 2.5 Million Viewers
2 Million people are tuned in to the NASA live feed/webcast on X (530K on YouTube fwiw).
Artemis II Coverage Fulfills Sagan’s Call for Science Media
In 1987, Carl Sagan questioned why mainstream media does not have sufficient coverage of science related news Mr. Sagan would have be proud of the most recent @NASA Artemis II coverage https://t.co/00QJIknRuM
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U.S. Media Trust Plummets to 28%, 95% Irrelevant
A recent Gallup Institute survey found that TRUST IN THE MEDIA in the US has reached a STUNNING NEW LOW. Only 28% of Americans trust the press. Americans are catching on to HANKE'S 95% RULE: 95% OF WHAT YOU READ IN...
Spy Dramedy ‘Ponies’ Enters 20 Emmy Categories
EXCLUSIVE: The spy dramedy #Ponies will submit in the comedy races across 20 categories at the Emmys, including lead comedy actress for Emilia Clarke and supporting actress for Haley Lu Richardson. https://t.co/3lfAl5Dgb9 via @variety
Clarke, Richardson Lead ‘Ponies’ Emmy Push in 20 Comedy Slots
Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Front ‘Ponies’ Emmy Campaign Across 20 Comedy Categories (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/3lfAl5Dgb9 via @variety
Only Three Shows Won Drama Emmys First Two Seasons
Will #ThePitt win drama Emmy again? Three series have won drama series for both their first and second seasons: “Hill Street Blues,” “The West Wing” and “Mad Men.” Notably, all three went on to win for additional seasons as well. https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY...
Canadians Lead: Nutella Canada Shares Space Stories
In a surprise to no one, the Canadians are on top of it Nutella Canada is resharing space Stories on Instagram
Focus Mode App Lets Pros Jump Back to Posts Instantly
Product request for all the social platforms: An app version just for social media professionals that takes you back to the post or DM you wanted to check — versus letting you get distracted by 17 things before you close...
Noah Wyle’s ‘The Pitt’ Poised for Emmy Dynasty
Is ‘The Pitt’ Building an Emmy Dynasty? Why Noah Wyle’s Medical Drama Is Poised to Make History Again https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY via @variety
AI Creates Original Episodes in Days for $200
One Piece. 26 years. $300,000 per episode. A factory running 10–20 episodes in parallel just to stay on schedule. AI does the same in 2 days for $200. And with Higgs' built-in Seedance 2.0 copyright checker, every frame is original. No stolen...
Scheduling Trial Reels Makes Frequent Posting Viable
I have been SO hesitant to test out a full strategy with Trial Reels. A lot of people have said you find success when you are posting to it 2-10 times a day... and I just don't have time for that...
Twitter's Algorithm Now Floods Feeds with Catholic Content
The For You algorithm has slowly tilted towards showing you more stuff like whatever you most recently interacted with, and on the Monday morning after Easter that means it's just a live of every single Twitter user who's Catholic now.
Few Accounts Dominate X, Warping Norms Like a Funhouse Mirror
A tiny number of accounts completely dominate this platform. The inequality of attention in X is more extreme than the most unequal countries. That would be fine, but the biggest accounts often spew junk and it distorts how people think about...
Solo Journalist Seeks API & AI Guidance
Anyone have experience using public data APIs to build custom reporting tools? I'm experimenting with using APIs and AI to build custom research tools for journalism. Would love to chat, especially if anyone has advice on how doing it as...
AI Provides Context News Media Often Misses
News outlets are very single-sensational-event focused. Most news (especially TV) does a terrible job of providing context, explaining the big picture, providing perspective, showing long term trends, etc.. AI excels at this.
New Yorker Probes Sam Altman, Questions ChatGPT’s Sycophancy
The @NewYorker's new story about Sam Altman is very worth reading. @RonanFarrow & @andrewmarantz interviewed 100+ people and reviewed docs about various concerns with Sam & OpenAI. The incisive kicker might also make people ask if ChatGPT's sycophancy is a bug...
AI, Values, and Trust: Rebuilding College Sports Media
Wrote a little bit this morning about AI in media and college sports administration...as well as values, service, and how to get fans (and readers) to trust you again. https://t.co/3aG47EVBNr
Twitch‑Minecraft Sponsorship Opens to Partners and Affiliates
Twitch and Minecraft are teaming up for a major campaign. Twitch Partners and Affiliates can access a Minecraft Sponsorship (the first time Affiliates are eligible). Partner offers are good (~$1+/CCV/Hour). Affiliate offers are okay. > https://dashboard.twitch.tv/monetization/sponsorships
Your Rage Fuels the Algorithm—Stop Unwanted Comments
I posted something very silly about LA. After a month's social media sabbatical, the algo wasn't showing anyone my posts anymore. Then I woke up to a lot of people telling me to fuck right off (some in highly amusing ways). Checked...
Tune In: Next Hour on Fox Business Big Money Show
Next hour in the chair at Fox Business Big Money Show. Join us. 👏🏻🔥 https://t.co/aaU5LFIeOU
Netflix Expands Kids Lineup, Adds Gaming App
Netflix Orders More ‘Ms. Rachel,’ ‘Sesame Street’ Episodes, Launches Kids Gaming App https://t.co/LPj03ZWA43 via @variety
CBS Hands Entire Late‑Night Lineup to Byron Allen
CBS Seals Deal With Byron Allen to Lease All of Late Night After Stephen Colbert Exits in May https://t.co/LANSjGQxKA via @variety
Instagram Launches TikTok‑style Shop, Reshaping Influencer Marketing
Instagram just copied a big TikTok feature. Meta now has their own TikTok Shop. It’s either gonna ruin Instagram… Or revolutionize Influencer Marketing… https://t.co/wnlWi5RDr7
Another Major Newspaper Company Seeks to End AP Contract Early
Another major newspaper company is seeking to end @AP contract early per news wire https://t.co/EK3WW5y8Qz https://t.co/AGwdQi1mwd
Saudi, Qatar, Abu Dhabi Fund 30% of Paramount‑Warner Deal
About 30% of Paramount's $81B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is financed by the sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi—three countries attacked by Iran since the U.S. started its latest Middle East conflict. https://t.co/mOjqkF3fza
ESPN Absorbs NFL Talent, Except Scott Hanson, Adds Digital Shows
Additional nuggets in ESPN/NFLN deal 1) While almost all NFL Media TV talents became ESPN employees, Scott Hanson did not 2) ESPN plans to eventually populate NFLN with some digital shows (similar to what it's been doing on E2) + possible...
Big Tech and ESPN Poised to Host FanDuel Teams
Which Companies Will Next Carry FanDuel’s NBA And NHL Teams? (Amazon, Apple, ESPN?) https://t.co/k4dzzdTNfO via @TVAnswerMan
Instagram Leads March Updates; TikTok Slipping, Plan April
Instagram had more updates last month than any other platform. TikTok is losing its grip. And Mosseri finally said out loud what I've been telling you for years. Here's everything that happened in social media in March, and how you should move forward...
Invincible S4 Episode 6 Streams on Prime Video Soon
Here's when you'll be able to watch the sixth episode of Invincible's fourth season on Prime Video. https://t.co/r9ISkLah8x
Curiosity and Clickbait Drive Paywalled Content's Millions
How exactly does a paywalled article with zero useful info if you don’t pay $100 get over 6 million views? What am I missing?
Live on Apple Music Radio: New Music From 54 Ultra
Going live right now on Apple Music radio, tap into hear new music from 54 Ultra https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Weak Moderation Let Propaganda Videos Mislead Users
Remember when Twitter had some level of content moderation that might have prevented these propaganda accounts from spreading fake videos that encourage people to make decisions against their own interests
Morphic's Workflows Turn One Image Into Animated Video
Holy sh*t. Dropping one image in and watching it automatically predict 9 scenes, upscale every frame, animate them, and stitch together a compiled video 🤯 @Morphic just dropped ‘Workflows’. You bring the image. It handles everything after. Following closely 👀
USDA Staff Blocks Journalist Question to Scientist After Forum
I seldom share articles from "competitors" but this article from Joshua Baethge points to a typical USDA problem when a staffer won't allow a journalist to ask a question to a scientist after a public forum on an important topic....
Pittsburgh TV Unveils New Traffic Reporter, Mystery Series
TV Talk: @WTAE names new morning traffic reporter + new @rickaroundhere made-for-TV special tonight on @WQED + Pittsburgher on @Jeopardy + @WQED adds mystery series, via @TribLIVE - https://t.co/RsgVJqQMoM https://t.co/i5riYi26x5
Seeking Confirmation: Does Twitter Downrank Links?
It looks like the "does twitter down rank links?" question should be fully resolvable with this. Do we have an answer yet?
Legacy Media Undermines Democracy by Mischaracterizing Dhillon
To understand the deep institutional failure of legacy media in protecting democracy, please read this. Then share it. https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/legacy-media-paints-harmeet-dhillon-as-plucky-underdog-fighting-woke-ideology/
AP Trims Staff as Big‑tech Revenue Soars, Newspaper Sales Plunge
NEW: AP plans staff cuts, restructuring amid broader business shift - Revenue from newspaper groups has fallen 25% in last 4 years, while revenue from Big Tech has increased 200% - Cuts will impact fewer 5% global staff https://t.co/D60ndpxjPX
Watch I’m A Celebrity 2026 Free Anywhere Online
Here's how to watch I'm A Celebrity 2026 online for free and from anywhere as Ant and Dec head to South Africa. Streaming guide and watch free with this info https://t.co/Y78KWBgJng
Media vs Tech: Creators, Audiences, Communities Explained
This seems nitpicky but the words do matter: 1. TBPN is a media company. Creators made stuff, audience consumed it. 2. Beehive, Substack are tech companies. They make software that media company's, media people use. 3. An audience is when someone makes something...
Share Your Story Anonymously on Moneywise Podcast
Moneywise needs guests. That's the hardest part of the podcast. 1) we can anonymize your voice if needed 2) its so a wild experience. talking about things you've never talked about. very therapeutic. also, our audience...its not small. 20k downloads an episode. and...
A Better Twitter: Curated Stories, Trends, Voices, No Ragebait
Business idea: A Twitter where interesting stories, global trends, new discoveries, and famous voices get promoted -- and political ragebaiters get thrown into the void.
Meta's Ad Money Masks Massive Strategic Misses
$META is great at one thing, and it prints money like no other: ad targeting They are absolute dogshit at everything else. Worst capital allocators among Mag 7, and that is a list that includes $AMZN
Twitter's Algorithm Rewards Trash, Drowns Out Evidence
"The content that gets “engagement” on Twitter is mostly complete crap" Most social media sucks these days, but Twitter/X has taken the worst downturn. The reason is simple: The incentive structure and algorithm have been designed to amplify incendiary nonsense and throttle...
Algorithms Shouldn't Amplify Paywalled Content
It makes no sense that a paywalled article should be artificially boosted by the algo to help it go viral. Content producers need to adjust and do more than just post a link that’s paywalled. https://t.co/RUsG4LdE2m
HBO Max's ER Recommendation May Hurt Crichton Lawsuit
every time i finish an episode of The Pitt and HBO Max suggests that i watch ER next, i think "that can't be good for them in the Crichton lawsuit"
Get Weekly Reminders to Never Miss Modem Futura
If you listen to the Modem Futura podcast with Sean Leahy and myself but find yourself missing episodes, you can now sign up for a weekly reminder at https://t.co/tcR9TfPzS2
Indianapolis Media Landscape: Beyond the Newspaper Monopoly
Isn't Indianapolis a "monopoly" newspaper town? Or would that be leaving out news sources like Craigslist, @X, @TikTok, @YouTube @facebook @LinkedIn?