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fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

National Growth Fund invests 196.4M in Amsterdam's Biotech Booster programme

Biotech Booster receives €196.4M funding to enhance biotechnology commercialization in the Netherlands.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Weed Announces Partnership With Khalifa Kush; Launches Global Commercialization | HackerNoon

This partnership unlocks new avenues to further destigmatize weed - at a pivotal moment in the industry's evolution, said DJ Saul, CEO of Khalifa Kush.
Cannabis
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

F1 Is Really About Brad Pitt's Strengths and Limitations as a Movie Star

The film explores the generational conflict between a veteran and a rookie driver in Formula One, emphasizing the importance of driving over personal branding.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Empty seats are everywhere at the Club World Cup. But does this miss the real point?

Empty seats at the Club World Cup stir public emotions, reflecting concerns over soccer's commercialization and misguided marketing strategies.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Tesla's new fan competition is just a sleazy corner-cutting ad campaign

TeslaVision contest relies on fans to produce promotional content for free, challenging ethical treatment of creatives.
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Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Corporate America Retreats From Pride

Corporate support for Pride Month events is declining, potentially signaling a shift back to fundamental values of activism rather than commercialization.
SF LGBT
fromAol
1 month ago

How Major Brands Profit from Pride Merchandise

Brands capitalize on Pride Month through themed merchandise and marketing strategies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Parks are for all, not just paying festivalgoers | Letters

Parks are open to everyone, except during festivals, and they're essential for building community through egalitarian access. Events companies often exploit these spaces, causing long-term damage.
London politics
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A famous old pub in Hackney is being turned into a Gail's Bakery

Gail's Bakery is expanding in London, with plans to open a new branch in east London that replaces a recently closed pub.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

From lab to market: Monetizing R&D

Bridging the gap between innovation and commercialization is crucial for research-driven companies.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The woman who created Mother's Day also hated it with a passion - and her family is upholding that tradition

"This is the wrong spirit," Jarvis told the Miami Daily. She described those profiting from Mother's Day as 'charlatans, bandits, pirates, racketeers, kidnappers, and termites.'
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Festivalgoers infuriated by Coachella's toxic influencer culture: 'It's a disgrace to see what it's turned into'

Coachella's transformation into a commercialized spectacle has left many music fans frustrated and disillusioned with the festival's current state.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump's corporate-sponsored Easter egg roll is turning the White House into NASCAR

The Trump administration is soliciting corporate sponsorships for the White House Easter Egg Roll, offering branding opportunities for companies at a price of up to $200,000.
US Elections
Music production
fromOpen Culture
4 months ago

Bob Dylan Explains Why Music Has Been Getting Worse

The music industry has evolved, but artists like Bob Dylan highlight ongoing concerns over commercialization and artistic integrity.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutes

FIFA's approach to the 2026 World Cup embraces commercialization, which stirs mixed reactions among purists, but reflects broader trends in sports marketing.
fromDefector
5 months ago

The Future Is Too Easy | Defector

The atmosphere at CES felt paradoxically distant and crowded, as attendees engaged in business discussions amidst an overwhelming sense of place without a sense of connection.
Miscellaneous
fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
8 months ago

"Click bait", "Call to action", "Social Media", Automatic playing of audio and or video, overadvertisement, and revenue from advertisements on tragedies, have ruined the internet --- where do we go from there?

The early internet was more peaceful and less commercialized; reclaiming a genuine online experience is still possible today.
fromTheregister
9 months ago

Tokamak Energy talks early progress on fusion pilot project

In a presentation at the event, Tokamak's assistant chief engineer, Erik Mårtensson, detailed the company's contribution to the program. It aims to deliver a pre-conceptual design for a fusion pilot plant based on a high-field spherical tokamak with high-temperature superconducting magnets.
Miscellaneous
Startup companies
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Why USC sold Coliseum field space to DirecTV: It's 'an adapt-or-die scenario'

USC is capitalizing on new NCAA rules to sell on-field sponsorship ads, reflecting a shift towards commercialization in college athletics.
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