As users browse Instagram, they may come across sponsored posts (advertisements) they’re not interested in seeing. When a user comes across an ad they don’t want to see, they can hide it from their view and tell Instagram why they’ve done so. For instance, they can tell Instagram the ad isn’t relevant to them or…Read More
For over two years, Instagram has been rebranding itself as a video platform, pushing short-form video format Reels in an effort to expand beyond its roots as a photo-sharing app and compete with TikTok. Creators, brands and publishers dully changed their tactics, adopting video strategies to stay relevant as their typical content no longer performed…Read More
Despite a global economic slowdown in 2022, luxury brands had no reason to cork the champagne. With strategies rooted in experiences, excitement and escapism, mass-market brands could stand to glean a few lessons from their more exclusive peers in an increasingly tough market. Over the past 12 months, luxury has been buoyed by a post-lockdown…Read More
Big business opportunities are brewing in the cosmos. Morgan Stanley predicts the space economy will grow from €355 billion in 2020 to over €1 trillion by 2030 — and competition for the rewards is fierce. The USA remains a celestial superpower, while China is emerging as a powerful challenger. Europe has historically lagged behind the world leaders — but is now carving out a promising niche. Across the continent, countries are converging around a single segment of the market: small satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO). The maximum altitude in LEO is about one-third of Earth’s radius. Credit: ESA As the…
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In 2012, two former students from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in the Northern Dutch city of Groningen, took a major gamble. They made a list of 100 companies they’d like to work for — including Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, and Uber — and hacked them. As you can imagine, this little stunt certainly got their attention. Now, $159.4M in investment later, their cybersecurity company, HackerOne, reached unicorn status in 2022 and counts big players like Nintendo, AT&T, Hyatt, GM, and even the Pentagon amongst its clients. HackerOne is a bug bounty hunting platform that enables companies to enlist the help…
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Could we change our minds?
When was the last time new information caused you to walk away from an idea you were confident in?
It gets harder and harder to do, and more and more important.
At this year’s Copenhagen Fashion Week, some fashionistas were invited to an exclusive event–but when they arrived, it looked like the party had already ended. Instead of a glamorous gala, they found a big mess: Food scraps, cigarette stubs, empty glasses and wine stains were strewn across white tablecloths. But the surprises weren’t over yet….Read More
July will mark the 10th anniversary of the widespread use of the phrase “Black lives matter.” Initially spoken by Alicia Garza, who, alongside Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi, founded the movement of the same name, these words have inspired millions worldwide and continue to fuel the most important protests of our time. Looking back over…Read More
On this week’s episode of To Dine For, host Kate Sullivan welcomes Mary Calvi, Emmy-winning reporter and anchor at WCBS in New York City. Calvi is also the author of two historical fiction novels, including Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington’s First Love. She has recently been transcribing love letters from Teddy…Read More
Kevin Hart is more than just a comedy actor. His name is already an iconic brand within the media and entertainment industry, and his company, Hartbeat, is on a mission to keep the world laughing. On the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Thai Randolph, CEO of Hartbeat, joins Suzy founder and CEO…Read More
