How 7 content creators built brands beyond fan merchandise and launched successful businesses
Many content creators have used their success to launch brands, turning followers into customers.Some created products based on their content, while others launched funding initiatives.Seven creators share their advice for making the leap to entrepreneurship.Liah Yoo started filming YouTube videos in 2012 with no intention of becoming an entrepreneur.
Pinterest Launches Pin Ads in Argentina, Colombia and Chile
As it continues to expand its ad offering, in order to maximize its business opportunities, Pinterest has today announced that Pin Ads will now be made available to all businesses in Argentina, Colombia and Chile
The price of failure: a moat for Johnson, jobs for Osborne and globetrotting for Truss | Catherine Bennett
Not to deny the appeal of books and podcasts in which successful people talk inspirationally about failure, but a new, quite different school of anecdotal evidence proposes an alternative approach.What if the most effective way to deal with failure is to deny it ever happened?Or supposing something outwardly catastrophic is perceived definitely to have occurred to explain how this narrative merely confirms the harsh challenges confronting the targeted idealist/saviour/innocent workhorse?
Liz Truss accused of ignoring British activist on hunger strike in Egypt
The family of the British activist Alaa Abd El Fattah have accused the foreign secretary, Liz Truss, of ignoring his case in favour of her bid to lead the Conservative party, as he reached his 114th day of a hunger strike inside Egypt's Wadi El Natrun desert prison.
Editorial: The rise of electric vehicles could mean trouble for Illinois manufacturing
A new report from the International Energy Agency confirms what you probably knew already: The rush is on to electrify transportation.Across the globe, 14% of new cars registered last year were electric, and 26 million electric vehicles were on the road, up a stunning 60% just from 2021.China is leading the way in adoption, followed by Europe and then the U.S., where 8% of new cars sold in 2022 were electric.
Why Chosen Foods wants to take an educational approach to TikTok
| By Julian Cannon
Chosen Foods, a brand of avocado-based cooking oils and condiments that launched in 2011, is focusing its marketing dollars - spending roughly 40% of its ad budget - on TikTok.The brand is looking to stand out with an educational approach to the platform.In a similar move as health care brand Supergut, Chosen Foods focused on organic growth on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest in the past year.
'The ad experiences that consumers find most annoying are also bad for the environment': The business case for sustainable digital advertising
Sustainability is one of the hot-button issues in the 21st century and one that's increasingly generating discussion at the highest echelons of the advertising industry.
Fox accuses Dominion of manipulating data to reach $1.6 billion damages figure
Wilmington, Delaware CNN Lawyers for Fox News on Wednesday accused Dominion Voting Systems of manipulating data to reach the eye-popping $1.6 billion figure that it's seeking as part of its defamation lawsuit against the network.At a pretrial hearing, Fox News lawyer Erin Murphy claimed Dominion is trying to have it both ways.
South Korean Girl Band Offers Glimpse into Metaverse
South Korean girl quartet MAVE: exists exclusively in the metaverse, where Web designers and artificial intelligence (AI) produce the songs, dances, interviews, and even the appearance of the group's human-like avatars.Viewers note the band is more natural-looking than previous virtual entertainers because new tools allow developers to add more realistic details, while an AI voice generator makes the performers multilingual.
China to reopen to foreign tourists for first time since Covid crisis
China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the Covid pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued.The removal of this last cross-border control measure on Wednesday comes after authorities declared victory over the virus last month.
Getty sues Stability AI for copying 12M photos and imitating famous watermark
Getty Images is well-known for its extensive collection of millions of images, including its exclusive archive of historical images and its wider selection of stock images hosted on iStock.On Friday, Getty filed a second lawsuit against Stability AI Inc to prevent the unauthorized use and duplication of its stock images using artificial intelligence.
MLB Players, Inc. Reaches Exclusive Licensing Agreement With Major League Alumni Marketing
MLB Players, Inc. the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), announced it has reached an exclusive, multi-year licensing agreement with Major League Alumni Marketing (MLAM).
Blue Billywig Bolsters Online Video Platform Offering with the Release of OTT Services
Through the development and release of numerous new interconnected features, Blue Billywig is making OTT offerings much more accessible and affordable for publishers and content creators.
China's BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first electric car plant in Europe
The world's largest seller of electric and hybrid cars will not consider building its first European car factory in the UK because of the impact of Brexit.China's BYD, which has been backed by the US investment billionaire Warren Buffett since 2008, intends to take on household names such as Tesla and become one of the three most popular electric vehicle brands in Europe by the end of the decade.
Labour defence chief questions using UK's scarce resources' in Indo-Pacific
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK must show realism on its military commitments to the Indo-Pacific region, Labour's defence chief has said, as he suggested a shift to focusing on Europe if Sir Keir Starmer wins power.
Labour accuses Conservative Government of 'pulling its own business'
Labour has accused the Conservative administration of "pulling its own business" after the Commons leader told MPs the Government "will not move" the second reading of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
The Million-Dollar Storage Unit Tycoon (w/ Nick Huber)
In today's episode, I talk to Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup.Nick sold his first storage business, Storage Squad, for 7 figures!! Now, he owns and operates Bolt Storage which has 42 different self-storage facilities that he rents out and makes bank from.Check out Nick Huber: If you've ever wanted to learn about the business opportunities in storage units, you'll love this episode.
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On January 23, 1962, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Robinson received 77.5% (124 of 160) of all the ballots cast, earning him enshrinement in his first year of eligibility.Cleveland Indians great Bob Feller (93.8%) was also voted in, marking the first time in MLB history that two players were elected in their first year on the ballot.
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson made history when he became the first African-American player in the Major Leagues.In his 10 seasons with the Dodgers, Robinson won a National League Rookie of the Year Award, was named NL MVP and played in six All-star games.All 10 of Robinson's seasons in the Majors were with the Dodgers, but not without a little intrigue.
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson made history when he became the first African-American player in the Major Leagues.In his 10 seasons with the Dodgers, Robinson won a National League Rookie of the Year Award, was named NL MVP and played in six All-star games.All 10 of Robinson's seasons in the Majors were with the Dodgers, but not without a little intrigue.
How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to SXSW 2023
South by Southwest is the premier destination for global thought leaders working on new ideas to cultivate creativity and build a better future.From March 10-19, experience 10 days of collaboration, learning, networking, inspiration, and beyond at the 2023 SXSW Conference & Festivals.From tech startup competitions to future-focused exhibitors and global emerging talent to buzz-worthy speakers, SXSW fosters creative and professional growth across a multitude of industries.
California Home Prices to Rise in 2022, Then Decline in 2023
Kleinhenz Economics' Robert Kleinhenz and Zillow's Jeff Tucker (Central Coast Economics, Zillow, Getty) Expect a rise in home prices this year, followed by a price decline in 2023, says a forecast released this week by the California Association of Retailers.
Experienced Sales Manager Pete Kelly Joins Crimtan as UK Commercial Director
In his new role, Kelly will head up the UK commercial team and is tasked with driving new and existing business opportunities both within the media agency network and directly with brands, working to increase Crimtan's revenue within the UK.
EX.CO Advances European Growth Strategy with Appointment of Marc Thomas as General Manager, EMEA
EX.CO is a Disney-backed, self-serve platform that enables publishers, brands, and small and medium-sized businesses in e-commerce, finance, insurance, and more to easily personalise their websites with engaging experiences.
41st Annual Great Irish Fair to return on Saturday in a brand new location * Brooklyn Paper
Kiss em, they're Irish!
The 41st Annual Great Irish Festival is Irish-steppin' into a brand new location in Brooklyn this Saturday - the Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Windsor Terrace.
Black Restaurant Week showcases Black-owned culinary talent and businesses in Toronto | CBC News
Jerome Robinson is the owner and operator of The Heartbreak Chef, one of many Black-owned restaurants that participated in the Black Restaurant Week campaign.