Three upstart media-measurement companies - Comscore, iSpot and VideoAmp - are now deemed ready for primetime as valid alternatives to Nielsen by the Joint Industry Committee (JIC). The JIC, formed in 2023, seeks to establish new audience measurement standards amid evolving viewing habits driven by broadband and mobile technology. Following a comprehensive audit, the JIC found these companies' technologies meet necessary functionality, transparency, and usability benchmarks, marking a significant development in the media measurement landscape.
Fast fashion has become a global wardrobe staple, providing an affordable way to keep up with trends, but its impact raises serious concerns. Many clothing items are discarded after only a few wears, leading to substantial waste. India is now referred to as the world's textile wasteland, flooded with shipping containers of textile waste. Workers recycling these cast-offs face significant health risks and environmental challenges. Influencers, consumers, second-hand clothing collectors, and textile recycling plants all contribute to and are affected by this fast fashion phenomenon.
Strolling beside the Emscher, the Tyczkowskis say it is the stench that they remember most about the river's darker days. The whole thing was filthy and it stank terribly.
AI Max is designed to provide a more flexible approach for advertisers, integrating additional AI capabilities while ensuring that marketers maintain control over their campaigns.
Moment, a platform for automating trading and portfolio management workflows for fixed income teams, has raised $36M in Series B funding led by Index Ventures. Founded by Dean Hathout and Dylan Parker in 2022, Moment has now raised a total of $56M in reported equity funding.
The Knicks are in the softest group in either conference for the 2025-26 NBA Cup, facing opponents with major question marks. Charlotte and Chicago are projected lottery teams, and Miami hasn't escaped play-in territory for a few years. Milwaukee, the last Cup champion, enters the season with uncertainty about star player Giannis Antetokounmpo's mindset.