Meta's Creator Partnerships Down for a Week, No Update
Meta's creator partnerships has now been broken for a week. Still no word from Meta on the fix. https://t.co/aF10GFNR7l
Boss Rush Podcast Drops This Week's Game News
We're podcasting Boss Rush on the news in games this week in a couple of minutes. https://t.co/TxoxDJr9Kn
Exploring the True Roots of Social Media Addiction
Had a great time back with @nickgillespie chatting about “social media addiction” and what these cases are really about
Social Media Addiction Is a Myth, Not a Disease
“As for social media ‘addiction’ there literally is no such thing. No diagnosis for that. Social media is not remotely the same as alcohol, nicotine, or heroin. There is no such thing as ‘dopamine hits’ which is merely pseudo-science sounding...
Far‑right Cites Kids‑safety Laws to Target LGBTQ Online
One thing about the whole “social media addiction” campaign from Heritage and all the other far right fundamentalist groups, is that they’re openly bragging about how they’ll use these “kids online safety” legal precedents/laws to censor LGBTQ ppl off the...
Netflix Leverages Must‑Watch Shows to Offset Price Hikes
Netflix raised prices again. I went through all five stages in about four minutes. Outrage, indignation, a brief google of "cancel Netflix," a moment of genuine pause, and then I remembered I want the next Bridgerton season so there is...
Versant Joins Talks to Buy Vox Media's Podcast Unit
scoop w/@jtes: CNBC and MS Now parent Versant is among the companies in talks to acquire Vox Media's podcast biz https://t.co/sWkoNWwPEH
Criminalizing “Child Harm” Content Threatens Journalistic Freedom
Yup, when you seek to criminalize content that causes “harm to children” you end up with censorship of journalism. I wrote about this last year for The Guardian https://t.co/h4eHZN4IpM
Netflix Hikes Prices Across All Subscription Tiers
Netflix is increasing their subscription prices again: • Ad-tier: $7.99 → $8.99 • Standard: $17.99 → $19.99 • Premium: $24.99 → $26.99 $NFLX https://t.co/HpCsmuworE
Netflix Hikes All Plans, Citing $20B Content Spend
Netflix raised prices for all its plans on Thursday, bumping the ad-supported tier to $8.99, standard to $19.99, and premium to $26.99 a month. Extra member add-ons also got more expensive. The company cited investments in new content, including live...
Aggregation Unliked Yet Historically Essential for Reporters
I'm not sure I get the "but how will young reporters learn to aggregate?" arguments here. Everyone who's ever done aggregation hated it, and there were reporters before aggregation became a thing
Improved Algorithms Can Counteract Social Media Polarization
Fantastic work here. Social media algorithms polarize us. And it turns out better algorithms can do the opposite.
Music Labels Hire ‘Clippers’ to Fake Viral Hits
Music Labels Turn to “Clippers” to Manufacture Fake Viral Buzz at Scale “Clipping” is a viral marketing tactic where teams flood social platforms with content to fake organic virality Labels and agencies hire ‘clippers’ to mass-post memes, clips, and content across TikTok,...
Yap Era: Authentic Voices Replace Polished Tech‑bro Content
I'm convinced the "yap era" of social content is not a trend... It's a course correction. People got tired of over-produced content that felt empty (and WAY too tech bro-y). They want real information, real stories, from real people.
Meta Defeats Spark Fresh US Social Media Regulation Push
Meta’s Court Defeats Fuel New Wave of Social Media Regulation Efforts in US Meta’s back-to-back court losses have ignited fresh momentum for social media regulation in the US Lawmakers argue rulings prove platforms cause harm through design, not just content Pressure is building...
Scaling Video Clips: Emerging Profit Trend in Creator Economy
Learned all about #Clavicular and #looksmaxxing - but also about a surging new online business in scaling video clips to make💰 . Read @KaylCobb who constantly unearths the new trends in creator economy: https://t.co/HuUcBL2S6B
Social Media May Soon Require Warning Labels, Shaking Ecosystem
Proud of this little graphic I made for this week’s ICYMI newsletter: Is Social Media About to Get Slapped with a Warning Label? And what does that mean for all of us in the ecosystem (creators, marketers and platforms)?! https://liahaberman.substack.com/p/icymi-is-social-media-about-to-get
AppLovin’s Real Moat Is MAX Mediation, Not AXON
on $APP new short out now from HEDGEYE with a 30% downside report - AppLovin's competitive moat is not primarily AXON, its machine learning model. It is MAX, the mediation platform that controls over 60% of mobile...
Netflix Confidently Hikes Prices, Claims Top Streaming Value
Without having to worry about appearances amid the (now dead) Warner Bros. deal, Netflix feels comfortable raising prices because, in a nutshell, it delivers the best bang for the buck in subscription streaming https://t.co/G6pSB7112d via @variety
Row K Faces Cash Crisis, Top Execs Depart
New: Meltdown at the new indie distributor Row K, @elmayimbe has the details. President Megan Colligan and marketing chief Ben Carlson are set to exit after just 7 months. Cash problems; strategic re-set seems underway for Chris Woodward and Raj...
Netflix Price Hikes Outpace Inflation, Costing Double
Here is the real story, Netflix has raised prices faster than inflation, making it more expensive in real terms. If prices had only kept up with inflation, the standard plan in 2026 would be around $11.86 Instead, it’s $19.99.
Being a Creator Is a Decision, Not Inspiration
Are you a consumer or a creator? The answer explains a lot about why some people build audiences and others don't. Creators use the same platforms and tools as everyone else. The difference is what they do with them. You don't need inspiration...
Podscan Finally Mentioned Alongside Apple After Two Years
Obviously, I have set up alerting for "Podscan" on Podscan itself. And I love how podcasters are starting to mention the platform along with the massive incumbents like Apple. This one just came in. Took 2 years to get to this...
Unity's AI-Powered Ad Platform Vector Transforms Mobile Advertising
In this week’s episode of the Mobile Dev Memo podcast, I speak to Felix The, the SVP of Advertising Product and Engineering at Unity. We discuss Unity’s AI-enabled advertising system, Vector. https://t.co/YKAGMtaYaP
Twitter Appears to Have Removed Trending Articles Feature
Did Twitter get rid of trending articles? That was one of my favorite features ... to see what other links people were sharing.
AI Actress Tilly Signals Hollywood’s Future
MyPOV: Tilly is the future ahead. Here’s What It Took to Create the AI Actress Freaking Out Hollywood https://t.co/1PKqtYr1Bx
Netflix Experiments With
Netflix invested in a lightweight MLB package to see whether it could fully eventize the industry’s most tonnage-friendly sport. So far, the jury’s out. https://t.co/bK2iTNXxhY
The Athletic Simply Rehashed 2021 Sportico Story
.@TheAthletic didn’t need sources for this story - all anyone had to do was read the @Sportico story from, checks sun dial, 2021: https://t.co/J5FozfHQKt
YouTube AI Replaces Titles with Synopses, Users Upset
Oh boy, and it replaces titles in some cases. And we know how people feel about that... :) -> YouTube is testing more AI on the home screen, and we hate it already "In two examples shared by Redditors, the titles...
Larry David Headlines New YES Network Ad Campaign
Our partners @YESNetwork are bringing in one of my faves 👇 Larry David Lends Comedic Talents to YES Network Ad Campaign: https://t.co/CfuYanWkcR via @sportico @YEShandler
Hungary Charges Journalist with Espionage over Lavrov Leak Claim
Wild story from Hungary where the authorities charged journalist @panyiszabolcs with espionage following an article claiming the country's foreign minister shared EU information with Sergei Lavrov, his Russian counterpart. https://t.co/NzCU3HsnSG
18‑Year‑Old Creates Git‑Style JSON Workflow for Video Editing
git, but for video editing. this guy literally decomposed a DaVinci timeline into isolated JSON format to keep editors, colorists, and sound designers entirely out of each other's files 🤯 fun fact: he's only 18. https://t.co/DkPcxLim5Z
Digital PR Amplifies Brand Visibility in AI Search
Why Digital PR matters in AI search 👇 Digital PR is becoming more important in AI search because it helps put your brand into the broader web conversation beyond your own site. 1. Repeated third-party coverage can help reinforce public associations between...
Eli Lake Unpacks a Riveting The FP Story
Icing on cake: @EliLake discusses this fascinating @TheFP story with author @FPJaySolomon on special ep of the always excellent @BreakingHistPod https://t.co/GKGr1a3juI
Senator Ron Wyden Stands Alone in Targeting Big Tech
Ron Wyden is the only lawmaker in congress who is actually interested in cracking down on big tech it seems
Polymarket Bets in Google News Are Hidden Ads
Why are Polymarket bets showing up in Google News This is not news lol This is an undisclosed ad
Spotify Creator Loses Key Scheduling Features, Misleads Users
Ok do I know anyone who's on the product team for @spotifycreator? The product has regressed: 1. No way to copy a scheduled episode link (there was an copy button that was removed) 2. After I schedule an episode, it sends me...
Twitch Tests New “Gift Turbo” Button on Usercards
Twitch is running an experiment where they add a "Gift Turbo" button to a persons usercard.
Non‑tech Editors Erode Credibility of Tech Journalism
A BA in Philosophy and zero tech experience is who they pick to be the Editorial Director at Wired - a (former) tech publication. This is why most tech journalism has lost all credibility. They pick the theatre kids to...
Indie Distributor Execs Depart Amid Cash Crunch, Future Uncertain
Will the new indie distributor make it to CinemaCon? hard to say. @thewrap @elmayimbe reports that the two top execs Megan Colligan and Ben Carlson have left amid reports of a cash crunch. https://t.co/nKEXo2sOCd https://t.co/jw7X7RJqK1
Journalist Unfazed by AI-Generated News Stories
AI writing the news? That doesn’t scare this journalist --- from @thesimonetti https://t.co/ls83JoBQze via @WSJ
Gun Shell Mystery & Episode 5 Air Date Revealed
Who left the gun shell on Kayce's porch? And when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 5 hit CBS and Paramount+? https://t.co/qViY9brzZW
AI Agents Can Produce Content that Actually Gets Views
Proof that AI agents can generate content that generates real views (X articles, IG Reels, etc.). Steal this: https://t.co/bj10nq5REz
Variety Predicts Emmy Contenders for Limited Series
#Emmys Predictions: Limited or Anthology Series "Beef” (Netflix) “DTF St. Louis” (HBO Max) “Half Man” (HBO Max) “Lord of the Flies” (Netflix) *** “Love Story” (FX) https://t.co/rScZoRA0l8 via @variety https://t.co/KcB3hxQEXB
Business Insider Subscriber Base Is Shrinking, Not Expanding
Scoop: I obtained Business Insider's internal subscription figures for the last several years—and the data shows that not only is the digital outlet struggling to grow its subscriber base, but that it is actually sliding backwards.
Celebrating 100k Subscribers and the New Silver Play Button
So that’s pretty cool. Silver play button just showed up. 100k subscribers is indeed a milestone I won’t forget. https://t.co/IJImiNQgxd
Ending the Open Internet, Not Achieving Accountability.
"What you won’t get out of this is anything approaching 'accountability.' You’ll get the end of the open internet, cheered on by people who think they’re punishing a bully but are actually handing the bully’s biggest competitors a death sentence."...
Fans Exhausted by Endless Sports Streaming Paywalls
Pays for SportsnetLA Pays for https://t.co/3qPp5gm1gj And yet, it’s not enough that I can’t watch my @Dodgers on opening day unless I also pay for Peacock. I’m just so tired of how difficult it is to be a fan of any sports...
Meta and YouTube’s Addiction Tactics Hurt Youth
'The 'engineering of addiction' explained — 3 ways Meta and YouTube have harmed young users, according to the landmark case https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/the-engineering-of-addiction-explained-3-ways-meta-and-youtube-have-harmed-young-users-according-to-the-landmark-case
X Pro Now £36/Month, Likely Unpopular with Users
Great - so X Pro now no longer available unless you pay £36 a month... That's not going to be very popular @elonmusk