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Obviousness on Screen

Counting Atoms • 19 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Media industry
  1. The author has a preference for films and books that are not too obvious or unsubtle.
  2. The author found 'Barbie' to be too obvious and unsubtle, making it difficult to enjoy.
  3. The author enjoyed films like 'Interstellar' and 'Inception' that are clear despite being considered difficult to follow.

8 Lessons from "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

SatPost by Trung Phan • 132 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media industry
  1. Develop your own taste and stick to it, like Larry David did with his unique sense of humor.
  2. Non-obvious ideas may take longer to succeed, but they present less competition and more potential for success.
  3. Structure and constraints can foster creativity, as seen in the improv-based process behind 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

The Coming Disney Breakup

Dana Blankenhorn: Facing the Future • 39 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
💼 Business Media industry
  1. Disney is speculated to undergo a breakup with various divisions being sold or spun out.
  2. The traditional entertainment and streaming business model of Disney is facing challenges and changes due to factors like climate change, labor issues, and evolving consumer behaviors.
  3. The impact of technological advancements and changing consumer preferences is forcing businesses like Disney to adapt, evolve, and find new business models to remain relevant.

✅ Monday briefing: Journo to comms, diversity and media, social trends, strategic value of PR, ESG clampdown, AI warning, Adidas, practitioners abused, Twitter alternatives, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 31 Oct 22
💼 Business Media industry
  1. Many companies are now using push notifications, but not all alerts are truly newsworthy. The way publishers use these alerts varies a lot, from excessive to almost none.
  2. The FCA is working to prevent greenwashing by proposing new terms and rules for using 'sustainable' and 'green' in marketing. This aims to make sure companies are honest about their environmental impact.
  3. Twitter's future is uncertain after Elon Musk's takeover, leading to more abuse on the platform. Niche communities on other platforms like Discord and WhatsApp might be where discussions shift to.
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Monday briefing #5: A love letter to regional media, paid Twitter, PR foul play, bot catcher, women in PR research, community support, and more

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 27 Jul 20
🕹 Technology Media industry
  1. Local media is really important for communities because it tells the stories that matter most. Investigative reporting helps uncover important issues.
  2. Social media platforms like Twitter are exploring subscription services to improve the quality of content. Paid services might help manage the issues related to misinformation.
  3. There is a growing focus on research in the PR industry, particularly regarding the experiences of women. This research could help shape a better future for the field.

A Note From Dave

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
📰 News Media industry
  1. Dave is pausing the Silent Lunch newsletter to focus on finishing his book and external research work.
  2. During the pause, paid subscribers will not lose any money, with payments suspended for monthly subscribers and subscriptions extended for annual subscribers.
  3. Dave assures readers that once the newsletter resumes, they can expect more content they love, including investigative pieces like those mentioned in the post.

Monday briefing #4: agencies hiring, PR in a state, freelance recovery, faking LinkedIn influence, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 20 Jul 20
💼 Business Media industry
  1. There are many agencies hiring right now, offering great opportunities for those looking for new jobs in PR.
  2. Freelancers in the PR industry are seeing a comeback, with many reporting that their work is back to normal after the crisis.
  3. Some people are using tricks on LinkedIn to fake their influence, like forming groups to boost each other's posts, which can be misleading.

The Truthiness of Hasan Minhaj

Good Reason • 3 HN points • 28 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Media industry
  1. Comedians often exaggerate and fabricate stories, but there are limits to how far they can go.
  2. Shows like 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report' used comedy to critique mainstream news media and promote intellectual discourse.
  3. There is a risk of catering to audience expectations and generating 'clapter' in comedy, leading to echo chambers and a focus on emotional truth over factual truth.

✅ Monday briefing: ESG opportunity, PR weak, bounce rate bounced, presenting data, hiding likes, considerate Twitter and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 May 21
💼 Business Media industry
  1. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and it's becoming important for public relations to focus on this. It helps businesses look at their impact on the planet and society.
  2. Bounce rate is replaced with engagement rate in Google Analytics. This new way of measuring shows how much users interact with your content, which is more helpful than just seeing if they leave a page.
  3. Instagram now lets users choose if they want to hide likes on their posts. This change is meant to help people feel less pressure about how many likes their content gets.

The Parasite Economy: An Upside for Creators

{grow} by Mark Schaefer • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
💼 Business Media industry
  1. The Parasite Economy consists of big companies that profit from the creativity of others without contributing anything themselves. This includes platforms like Google and TikTok that make money off content created by users.
  2. Even though many creators feel taken advantage of, they can still succeed by focusing on building an audience instead of relying on direct income from their work. Giving away valuable content helps in gaining visibility.
  3. Creators can find diverse revenue streams outside traditional methods, like speaking engagements and coaching, allowing them to thrive in the digital landscape.