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Photo highlight: Week 1

One bag many places • 39 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
🏝 Travel Photography Europe Content creation Feedback
  1. The author is experimenting with creating content, aiming to post long-form content weekly and something in-between, like a weekly photo highlight
  2. The photo highlighted is of an orange moped in Zurich, noted for its color contrast with a blue building in the background and green bush, plus the sharpness of details like rain on the moped
  3. Author reflects on possible improvements like a blue sky in the background, less busy background, and seeking feedback on how to enhance future photos

On fait quoi pour les 4 ans de l'Atelier ?

L'Atelier Galita • 294 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Celebration Books Media Content creation Subscription
  1. The Atelier is celebrating its 4th anniversary with ideas for themed celebrations and offer promotions to subscribers
  2. Sharing a reader's recommendation on a book about housekeeping and decluttering
  3. Considering various themes like favorite videos, influential books, preferred press, impactful emails, and life changes from 4 years of the Atelier
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The Work of Substack

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 176 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Writing Content creation Media Landscape Networking Podcasting
  1. The author emphasizes the importance of authentic and deep writing, prioritizing integrity and curiosity over digital fame and performative online culture.
  2. The Substack platform allows the author to explore a variety of topics that capture their interest, free from market trends or ideological constraints.
  3. The author's work on Substack reflects a commitment to consistent output, supported by paid subscribers, enabling a balance between creative freedom and financial stability.

Colleen Ballinger’s apology song was the last gasp of old YouTube

Embedded • 1533 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture YouTube Content creation Social media
  1. Colleen Ballinger's apology song on YouTube was criticized for trivializing serious allegations and being dated.
  2. Creators should learn to evolve with the industry to sustain success, beyond just relying on one viral schtick.
  3. Ballinger's response to allegations highlights the importance of adapting to changes in online behavior and audience expectations.

What you might have missed on The Shift this year

The Shift With Sam Baker • 359 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Publications Content creation
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a reader-supported publication that offers some content for free and some behind a paywall.
  2. The author has decided to remove the paywall from a few favorite posts of the past year as a gesture of apology for health-related delays.
  3. The author reflects on the past six months on Substack and expresses gratitude to subscribers for their support.

The Work of the Truth

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 157 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
📰 News Misinformation AI Journalism Internet Content creation
  1. Misinformation online can be rampant and dangerous, especially when created by exploiting the absence of accurate information.
  2. AI-generated content is becoming more prevalent, but it often sacrifices accuracy for speed and efficiency.
  3. Access to reliable information may become a privilege, leading to an information divide between those who can afford it and those who can't.

Why would Runner's World fire someone from its editorial staff for brazen lying? This isn't the dark ages of publishing, when basic ethics and brainpower were oddly valued

Beck of the Pack • 117 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Ethics Diversity Journalism Content creation
  1. Runner's World faced backlash for not firing an editor accused of lying
  2. The fitness media is criticized for prioritizing attention seekers over ethics
  3. Corporate media outlets are losing credibility as independent sources gain popularity

Love, happiness, blessings, and spam

Conspirador Norteño • 30 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Content creation Social media Data Analysis Fake Accounts
  1. Spam accounts use repetitive and fake positive messages to amplify content, making it appear more popular than it actually is.
  2. Researchers are now facing difficulties in mapping out spam account networks due to limitations in data access.
  3. Spam network accounts use GAN-generated faces and peculiar vowels in account names, creating an association with suspended spam networks.

I posted 300+ Threads in 3 days

Both Are True • 531 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Content creation Digital Platforms Technology impact Online behavior
  1. The author posted over 300 threads in 3 days on Threads app, narrating the experience and reflecting on the impact.
  2. Threads can be a platform for sharing thoughts and experiences, but the author also highlighted its distractions and questioned the significance.
  3. The text encourages reflecting on the meaning and impact of digital platforms like Threads, urging readers to consider their choices and values.

Contribute to Supernuclear (we'll pay you!)

Supernuclear • 275 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
💼 Business Community Living Content creation Compensation Case Studies
  1. The Supernuclear newsletter is looking for submissions about coliving experiences, paying up to $250 per submission.
  2. They are specifically interested in case studies about coliving communities, living near friends or family, tips and tricks for shared living, and disaster tales.
  3. Submissions must be original, high quality, and based on direct experiences with coliving or living near friends.

Underdog Founders - Paul trades Emmy nods for a bootstrapped studio to save the planet.

ChatGPT4 as a CEO and Underdog Founders • 117 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Content creation Collaboration Impact
  1. Paul created Rewriting Extinction to engage people with climate change through comics.
  2. Despite setbacks, Paul's honesty and perseverance attracted big names like Richard Curtis and Cara Delevingne to support the project.
  3. Rewriting Extinction saw success with viral comics, partnerships with Netflix and Google, and changing the conversation around climate change storytelling.

The future of creator-led brands

Cosmos • 39 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
💼 Business Creator Economy Content creation E-commerce
  1. Creators are becoming key leaders in brands, partnering with them to launch products and enhance storytelling.
  2. Top creator educators on platforms like YouTube are generating significant revenue from their content, building substantial businesses.
  3. Major platforms like Reddit, Pinterest, YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok are actively engaging in partnerships and initiatives to empower creators and enhance their offerings.

Rage against the machine

Logging the World • 458 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Social media Content creation Monetization Audience Building Online behavior
  1. The competition for attention on social media has evolved over time, with platforms now offering monetary rewards for content creators based on ad views.
  2. Twitter's new payment system incentivizes generating 5 million page impressions in 3 months, potentially leading to a culture of provocative and controversial content for profit.
  3. Platforms like Substack provide an alternative space for creators to build an audience and share longer, thoughtful pieces outside the cycle of inflammatory content and hate clicks.

Why I Write My Newsletter, Content Ideas, OG CrossFit Workouts

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
💼 Business Content creation Personal Finance
  1. The purpose of writing a newsletter evolved to creating authentic relationships with readers, rather than just growing an audience.
  2. Struggling to come up with content ideas? Use prompts like TED Talk topics, life events that made you stronger, or public bets you'd back up.
  3. Explore the original CrossFit workouts from the early 2000s, maintaining their essence even after 24 years.

This is Going To Be... Not on Substack

ceonyc • 471 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Blogging Platforms Audience engagement Content creation
  1. Moving away from centralized platforms like Medium and Substack can offer more control over audience engagement and branding.
  2. Maintaining a direct relationship with your audience on your own site that you control can be beneficial in the long run.
  3. Audience growth and engagement may require more effort when transitioning between platforms, but the control and personal touch can be worth it.

The Work of AI Content

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 137 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Content creation Blogging
  1. AI-generated content is becoming prevalent, creating challenges in transparency and trust between readers and media
  2. The abundance of content and digital subscriptions is overwhelming, leading to less actual engagement with the material
  3. The value of content lies in meaningful engagement, not just in mere consumption or subscription metrics

Are we in a simulation?

Cosmos • 39 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Content creation Digital Platforms Video Generation
  1. The future of education is moving towards the creator economy where professional creators earn by sharing knowledge and skills online.
  2. MrBeast, a popular YouTuber, generates significant revenue through his videos, brand deals, and business ventures but faces challenges with company culture and profitability.
  3. AI technology is advancing, with OpenAI's Sora creating remarkably realistic videos that almost look like real-life simulations, showcasing the potential impact on content creation and authenticity.

Project Tailwind

Adjacent Possible • 538 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🕹 Technology Product Development Artificial Intelligence Information Management Content creation Data Analysis
  1. Project Tailwind is an experimental 'tool for thought' being developed with Google
  2. Project Tailwind uses a 'source-grounded AI' approach to assist with research and information exploration
  3. Features of Project Tailwind include creating on-the-fly glossaries and suggesting additional product features based on uploaded materials