The Kanye West-backed label Maisie Wilen presented a new collection of cyber-inspired clothes through a mindbending show that blurred the lines between virtual and real. #AR
Snapchat is partnering with Ticketmaster to launch a new way for users to discover live entertainment events within the Snap Map. The new feature will be accessible through a new in-app Mini. For context, Snap Minis are third-party programs that live inside Snapchat’s Chat section.
Snap announced that it plans to introduce mid-roll advertisements during Snapchat stories for Snap Stars (which is what the platform calls its biggest creators, who must apply for the Snap Star distinction). #advertising
The platform which sold an NFT of Jack Dorsey’s first tweet for $2.9 million has halted most transactions because people were selling tokens of content that did not belong to them.
HT @LauraB7. AI is an amazing tool that improves our lives in many ways. But is it ready to replace humans? In the case of writing Alt Text, probably not.
A group representing publishers such as News Corp and National Public Radio wrote to leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee to back two bills targeting Big Tech, including one that would open up smartphone app stores to more competition.
Spotify Inc deepened its investment in podcasting with the acquisitions of Podsights and Chartable, two services that provide greater insights for advertisers and podcasting publishers. #podcasting
Amazon + Visa reached a global agreement, ending a dispute over Visa’s payment processing fees. Amazon UK customers can continue using Visa to make purchases on Amazon + Amazon will remove a surcharge on Visa transactions in Singapore and Australia.
Amazon is buying all the warehouses - Over the past 2 years, they more than doubled warehouse holdings from 192 million square feet at the end of 2019 to more than 410 million square feet today
The Yale School of Management Executive Education announced that it will not host the week-long Yale Publishing Course, due to the pandemic. “Sadly, due to the shifting industry landscape and repercussions of the global pandemic, Yale Executive Education will not be hosting the Yale Publishing Course for the foreseeable future,” the announcement said.
The kids are alright! A pair of Missouri high school students sued the Wentzville School District over its decision to ban certain books, incl Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye + Kiese Laymon’s memoir Heavy #bannedbooks
RT @sljournal#Censorship Roundup: A look at censorship attempts across the country includes book complaints in Florida, Kansas, and North Carolina, and book-targeting legislation in Indiana, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Mindy Kaling, Amazon Publishing, and Amazon Studios announced the launch of Mindy’s Book Studio, a boutique story studio that will publish books selected by Kaling from emerging and established voices starting in late 2022.
Using monitoring systems developed for use in sports and technology content, LaLiga will scan for book piracy activity online. Via @pubperspectives#piracy
‘We are faced with two emergencies’ in paper costs and the state of art-book and tourism publishing, says AIE’s leadership from Italy. #paper#production
In a settlement agreement, the estate of Harper Lee, who wrote “To Kill a Mockingbird,” renewed the movie sequel and remake rights of Cecilia Peck and other successors and heirs to the makers of the original 1962 film.
The business news publisher has found a loyal audience keen on African unicorns and startups. It has now created a cheaper and more focused subscription just for this reader group.
The magazine giant attributes the feat to strong digital-revenue growth and cost savings from reorganizing its global operations, saying it generated nearly $2 billion in revenue last year.
MT @wordisdiversity [margins.] is accepting programming proposals for 2022! The only of its kind in the U.S., the conference for literary artists from marginalized backgrounds will be held 8/5-8/7 at McNichols Civic Center, with virtual options. Deadline: 4/30
A $125 million program offering guaranteed income to 2,400 artists across New York State who can demonstrate financial need is now accepting applications. Deadline 3/25.
HT @jkhoey How do we cultivate a work environment and culture where people feel empowered to ask questions, be themselves, give feedback and make mistakes?
MT @diversebooks Volunteers needed in early March to help judge entries for the 2022 Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards! Educators, librarians, authors, publishing professionals, and poets interested, please check out the details here. #teamPRH
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