#digital-platforms
#digital-platforms

fromHarvard Business Review

The Influence of Esports on the Global Gaming Landscape

Esports is now a major cultural and economic force, transforming gaming into a billion-dollar industry and enhancing community engagement.

2 weeks ago

Online Community Development

How to Monetize Volunteer-Driven Platforms

Digital platforms risk alienating volunteer communities when implementing monetization strategies, as evidenced by the backlash from Reddit moderators in 2023.

Marketing tech

fromBusiness Matters

Online Community Development

The Influence of Esports on the Global Gaming Landscape

Esports is now a major cultural and economic force, transforming gaming into a billion-dollar industry and enhancing community engagement.

fromHarvard Business Review

2 weeks ago

How to Monetize Volunteer-Driven Platforms

Digital platforms risk alienating volunteer communities when implementing monetization strategies, as evidenced by the backlash from Reddit moderators in 2023.

more#community-engagement

Check out how women have blown past men on 3 measures of entrepreneurship

Women-owned businesses are growing at a faster rate than men-owned ones, according to Wells Fargo's report.

fromInc

Marketing

5 High-ROI Marketing Strategies for Today's Evolving Landscape

The best marketing strategies prioritize personal connections and authenticity over traditional advertising in today's business landscape.

Startup companies

fromBusiness Insider

1 month ago

Check out how women have blown past men on 3 measures of entrepreneurship

Women-owned businesses are growing at a faster rate than men-owned ones, according to Wells Fargo's report.

fromInc

Marketing

5 High-ROI Marketing Strategies for Today's Evolving Landscape

The best marketing strategies prioritize personal connections and authenticity over traditional advertising in today's business landscape.

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.

fromBusiness Insider

Marketing

Elon Musk's free speech lawsuit against advertisers is about silencing his opponents

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers for boycott, facing skepticism and potential impact on future ad initiatives.

fromMashable

Miscellaneous

X users are fleeing to BlueSky: Here's a quick-start guide on how to sign up

Users are leaving Elon Musk's X for Bluesky in huge numbers after the 2024 election results.

Cryptocurrency

fromThe Verge

1 month ago

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.

fromBusiness Insider

Marketing

Elon Musk's free speech lawsuit against advertisers is about silencing his opponents

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers for boycott, facing skepticism and potential impact on future ad initiatives.

fromMashable

Miscellaneous

X users are fleeing to BlueSky: Here's a quick-start guide on how to sign up

Users are leaving Elon Musk's X for Bluesky in huge numbers after the 2024 election results.

more#elon-musk

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

1 month ago

Enhancing eLearning Accessibility: The Power Of User Testing

Accessibility in eLearning is vital for inclusivity and enhanced learning experiences.

User testing is an essential strategy to identify and address accessibility issues.

Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It's Something Better

Tubi is evolving to compete in an increasingly crowded streaming market.

The platform focuses on creator-friendly models to attract content producers.

Tubi's rebranding gained traction particularly among Black viewers.

fromThe Verge

Marketing

Substack is spending $20 million to court TikTokers

Substack launches a $20 million creator accelerator fund to attract content creators during TikTok's uncertainty.

Media industry

fromWIRED

Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It's Something Better

Tubi is evolving to compete in an increasingly crowded streaming market.

The platform focuses on creator-friendly models to attract content producers.

Tubi's rebranding gained traction particularly among Black viewers.

fromThe Verge

Marketing

Substack is spending $20 million to court TikTokers

Substack launches a $20 million creator accelerator fund to attract content creators during TikTok's uncertainty.

more#content-creation

Artificial intelligence

fromFortune

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Meta and OpenAI have spawned a wave of AI sex companions-and some of them are children

Chub AI allows users to explore controversial fantasies through AI, raising ethical concerns about potential exploitation.

Miscellaneous

Idealist and VolunteerMatch to Merge - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Idealist and VolunteerMatch are merging to enhance digital volunteer recruitment and address the evolving landscape of volunteerism post-pandemic.

fromITPro

Miscellaneous

eCommerce: What it all means, and how to sell online yourself

eCommerce enables businesses to sell globally, transforming marketplaces from local to worldwide with online selling options.

Miscellaneous

fromHackernoon

9 months ago

The Trust and Safety Dilemma: Balancing AI and Humans in Content Moderation | HackerNoon

Balancing human and automated moderation is essential for maintaining content integrity as digital platforms grow.

#australia

Media industry

Australia Seeks To Force Digital Platforms To Keep Paying Publishers

Australian government aims to enhance news access through a News Bargaining Incentive for digital platforms to foster commercial deals with news publishers.

Media industry

Australia Seeks to Force Digital Platforms to Keep Paying Publishers

Australia's News Media Bargaining Code aims to ensure ongoing access to news on digital platforms through incentive measures.

Media industry

Australia Seeks To Force Digital Platforms To Keep Paying Publishers

Australian government aims to enhance news access through a News Bargaining Incentive for digital platforms to foster commercial deals with news publishers.

Media industry

Australia Seeks to Force Digital Platforms to Keep Paying Publishers

Australia's News Media Bargaining Code aims to ensure ongoing access to news on digital platforms through incentive measures.

Matt Pearce on media 'at the slaughter-bench of history'

The media ecosystem is increasingly influenced by platforms, undermining traditional journalism.

England soccer star's new app is latest push by athletes to gain more control over media and brand careers

Athletes are taking control of their media careers while still active, leveraging personal brands and new platforms to reach audiences directly.

fromWIRED

What Billionaire Frank McCourt Would Actually Do With TikTok

Frank McCourt's bid for TikTok aims to transform it into a healthier online platform, emphasizing user freedom and interoperability.

fromOK Magazine

Miscellaneous

Top 5 Instagram Models of 2024

Instagram modeling is now a lucrative career allowing creators to showcase entrepreneurial talents and not just their looks.

fromDigital Trends

Digital life

Elon Musk's X TV is now available in your living room | Digital Trends

X TV launches with questionable content quality and a focus on user-generated material, posing as a YouTube alternative.

England soccer star's new app is latest push by athletes to gain more control over media and brand careers

Athletes are taking control of their media careers while still active, leveraging personal brands and new platforms to reach audiences directly.

fromWIRED

What Billionaire Frank McCourt Would Actually Do With TikTok

Frank McCourt's bid for TikTok aims to transform it into a healthier online platform, emphasizing user freedom and interoperability.

fromOK Magazine

Miscellaneous

Top 5 Instagram Models of 2024

Instagram modeling is now a lucrative career allowing creators to showcase entrepreneurial talents and not just their looks.

fromDigital Trends

Digital life

Elon Musk's X TV is now available in your living room | Digital Trends

X TV launches with questionable content quality and a focus on user-generated material, posing as a YouTube alternative.

Australia: New taxes to force tech giants to pay for news DW 12/12/2024

Australia plans to force tech companies to compensate local media for news links, aiming to balance the revenue disparity.

fromTechCrunch

France politics

French newspapers want social media platform X to pay for news reuse | TechCrunch

Major French newspapers collaborate to legally challenge X for not compensating them for news reuse under EU law.

Media industry

fromwww.dw.com

Australia: New taxes to force tech giants to pay for news DW 12/12/2024

Australia plans to force tech companies to compensate local media for news links, aiming to balance the revenue disparity.

fromTechCrunch

France politics

French newspapers want social media platform X to pay for news reuse | TechCrunch

Major French newspapers collaborate to legally challenge X for not compensating them for news reuse under EU law.

more#news-compensation

Miscellaneous

fromAdvocate.com

Can intersectionality survive in the age of Instagram?

Joris Lechêne effectively uses his diverse background to address complex topics of identity, privilege, and social justice through digital activism.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Miscellaneous

Government issues strategic priorities for online safety regulator Ofcom | Computer Weekly

UK government prioritizes child safety online through the Online Safety Act, placing obligations on platforms to prevent access to harmful content.

Miscellaneous

fromNature

fromBrennan Center for Justice

Why we are all lab rats in the digital world

Researchers need to establish robust ethical protocols for online experiments involving users, particularly gig workers.

SF politics

Online Political Spending in 2024

Political advertising on digital platforms hit $619 million as of August 2023, emphasizing the critical nature of online campaigning for the 2024 elections.

As TikTok rolls out Smart+, marketers grapple with AI's advertising puzzle

AI-driven advertising tools allure marketers by promising high performance, despite concerns over transparency.

Marketers trust these tools for strong returns, accepting some inefficiency as part of the investment.

Artificial intelligence

Digitas' media chief Megan Jones on adapting to the speed of AI and social trends

Speed is crucial for agencies to adapt to AI and fast-moving social trends.

As TikTok rolls out Smart+, marketers grapple with AI's advertising puzzle

AI-driven advertising tools allure marketers by promising high performance, despite concerns over transparency.

Marketers trust these tools for strong returns, accepting some inefficiency as part of the investment.

Artificial intelligence

Digitas' media chief Megan Jones on adapting to the speed of AI and social trends

Speed is crucial for agencies to adapt to AI and fast-moving social trends.

Google threatens to cut New Zealand news site links if it has to pay for news content

Google threatens to stop linking to New Zealand news sites if a bill taxing them for news content is passed.

fromeLearning Industry

EU data protection

The Compliance Checklist: Must-Have Features For Every Online Learning Platform

Compliance in online learning is crucial for fostering equitable and secure educational environments.

fromVulture

Books

2024's Comedians You Should and Will Know

The comedy industry is transforming rapidly in 2024, highlighting a mix of corporate takeovers and emerging digital platforms.

fromThe Mirror US

Marketing tech

Cookie Policy - The Mirror US

The Reach group values user control over cookie preferences on its digital platforms.

fromForbes

9 months ago

Marketing

Council Post: What Is Brandformance, And How Does It Propel Brands?

Brandformance is a holistic marketing strategy that integrates brand building and performance marketing for measurable results across multiple channels.

fromwww.cbc.ca

9 months ago

Canada news

How to watch the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games | CBC News

CBC will provide live coverage of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a prime-time encore broadcast available for viewers who miss the live event.