Facebook’s Policy Paradox Highlights Allowing Drug Ads While Penalizing Beneficial Services
On Thursday, a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers sent a critical letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, voicing their concerns over the company’s apparent inadequacy in curbing advertisements linked to illicit drug sales on its platforms. This communication highlights ongoing tensions between the corporate giant and U.S. legislators. The concern arose from findings by The […]
Patreon Announces Migration to Apple’s In-App Purchase System by 2025 Following Pressure
Patreon, a leading platform for content creators, announced a phased migration to Apple’s iOS in-app purchase system, set to conclude by November 2025. This move follows Apple’s insistence that Patreon adhere strictly to its in-app purchasing rules, threatening removal from the App Store otherwise. This pressure is part of a broader enforcement of policies that […]
Connect Savannah Ends Print and Digital Publications After Nearly Three Decades
Connect Savannah, a longstanding pillar in the Savannah community for nearly three decades, announced it has ceased its print and digital publications effective August 16, 2024. The closure signifies a significant shift in the local media landscape, reflecting broader trends that affect small businesses and entrepreneurs. In an official statement, Connect Savannah acknowledged the support […]
News/Media Alliance Calls for FTC, DOJ to Investigate Google’s AI Use in Search
In a recent correspondence addressed to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), the News/Media Alliance has expressed significant concerns over Google’s potentially monopolistic behaviors in the realm of digital news publishing. The Alliance urges a thorough investigation into Google’s use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its search product, known […]
Christopher Parr Honored as World’s Best Luxury Travel Influencer by Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Christopher Parr, the renowned travel journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Pursuitist, has been named the “Best Luxury Travel Influencer and Blogger” by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. This accolade recognizes his contribution to the luxury travel industry as both a journalist and founder of the acclaimed online guide, Pursuitist, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The Luxury […]
Publishing.com Unveils Publishing.ai: A New Era in Book Creation with AI
Publishing.com, a pioneer in publishing technology, has launched Publishing.ai, an innovative software platform aimed at transforming the book publishing landscape. This new tool introduces artificial intelligence capabilities designed to assist authors, publishers, and content creators in producing high-quality books more efficiently and cost-effectively. Publishing.ai integrates various tools necessary for book creation and promotion, automating many […]
Dreamday Climbs to No. 719 on Inc. 5000, Showcasing Impressive Revenue Growth in Performance PR
This week, Inc. Magazine announced its annual Inc. 5000 list, marking significant achievements for fast-growing private companies across the United States. Among those listed, Dreamday, a performance PR agency known for its innovative strategies in public relations and affiliate marketing, ranks impressively at No. 719. Over the past three years, Dreamday has achieved a remarkable […]
Optimizely Named Best Content Management Platform at MarTech Breakthrough Awards
Optimizely, the esteemed digital experience platform (DXP) provider, has recently been honored as the “Best Content Management Platform” at the 7th annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards, a prestigious recognition by MarTech Breakthrough, an authoritative market intelligence organization that evaluates the foremost entities in marketing, sales, and advertising technology globally. The award highlighted Optimizely’s Content Marketing Platform […]
Bright Mountain Media Reports Modest Revenue Growth in Q2 2024 Amid Strategic Expansions
Bright Mountain Media, a leading global marketing service platform known for its digital publishing, advertising technology, and comprehensive media services, today announced its financial performance for the second quarter and the first half of 2024, ending on June 30. CEO Matt Drinkwater shared, “We’re pleased with a key amendment we entered into in the second […]
Wyoming Reporter Resigns After Using AI to Fabricate Quotes in News Articles
In a recent unsettling event within the journalism community, artificial intelligence was employed by a reporter from the Cody Enterprise to fabricate quotes and concoct stories, sparking significant ethical concerns. The issue came to light when CJ Baker, a seasoned reporter from the Powell Tribune, noted anomalies in the quotes and language used in articles […]