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Design
fromArchDaily
19 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
1 week ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
Design
fromArchDaily
19 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
1 week ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
more#architecture
#artificial-intelligence
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is transforming brand discovery and evaluation, necessitating new strategies for understanding brand narratives in AI-generated content.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
15 hours ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is transforming brand discovery and evaluation, necessitating new strategies for understanding brand narratives in AI-generated content.
more#artificial-intelligence
fromMission Local
11 hours ago

Mission Local names Joe Rivano Barros as executive editor

"Joe is so goddamn competent he has almost made me rethink my position on Stanford University. Almost. In Joe, you've got a man with the talent of three men able to do the work of six men. I'm thrilled to see him succeed, and we're all succeeding because of him."
Mission District
fromThedrum
9 hours ago
Social media marketing

5 Tips to Amplify your Social Strategy

Social media is essential for brands to engage audiences and grow their business through a multichannel approach and consistent content delivery.
Film
fromEsquire
7 hours ago

'The Social Network' Sequel Sounds Totally Insane-and Incredible

The Social Reckoning explores the profound impact of Facebook's algorithm on society and presents a high-stakes legal thriller narrative.
#retail-media
Marketing
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
1 day ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
1 day ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
more#retail-media
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

A Wild Car-Crash Conspiracy

A disturbing scheme exploits impoverished individuals through staged accidents for profit, involving lawyers, unnecessary surgeries, and life-threatening risks.
#mayor-mamdani
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Mamdani's trademark smug videos now undermining agenda: 'Might be a price to pay'

Slick online videos that aided Mayor Mamdani's campaign are now creating political challenges and enemies in his administration's early days.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Mamdani's trademark smug videos now undermining agenda: 'Might be a price to pay'

Slick online videos that aided Mayor Mamdani's campaign are now creating political challenges and enemies in his administration's early days.
more#mayor-mamdani
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The case for slower, deeper information diets - Silicon Canals

Information overload leads to emptiness and distraction, prompting a need for intentional consumption and mindfulness.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
#social-media
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Digital life

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
7 hours ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
more#social-media
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
Online marketing
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Elevate Your Foodservice Game: Innovative Social Media Marketing Strategies - Food & Beverage Magazine

Foodservice marketing must evolve with digital strategies, focusing on audience engagement through social media and innovative content creation.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What Is Soft Socializing?

Soft socializing fosters low-pressure connections through shared activities, enhancing relationships over time without the need for intense conversations.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Running
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Public health
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
5 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
fromPrx
5 days ago

The World

Waves of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon are threatening to derail the US-Iran truce, raising concerns about regional stability.
World news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Sadiq Khan demands stronger action on social media outrage economy'

Sadiq Khan demands stronger government action against social media companies spreading disinformation about London's crime and integration issues.
#youtube
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.
more#youtube
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
Digital life
fromdiacritical
6 days ago

From Messages to Conversations: AI Agents are Changing how we Find Culture

Automated web traffic has surged, with AI bots now significantly outnumbering human visitors, impacting arts organizations and cultural discovery.
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
Digital life
fromdiacritical
6 days ago

From Messages to Conversations: AI Agents are Changing how we Find Culture

Automated web traffic has surged, with AI bots now significantly outnumbering human visitors, impacting arts organizations and cultural discovery.
more#ai
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | TikTok goes the clock. How's Mamdani doing after his first 100 days? | amNewYork

Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor received mixed reviews, with a favorability rating just under 50% and a need for stronger leadership.
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I Was A Lifelong Progressive. Then I Started Listening To Bari Weiss - And Everything Changed.

Experiencing a 'red pill' awakening leads individuals to abandon liberal values for conservatism or far-right beliefs.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
Writing
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Social media marketing
fromInman
1 day ago

The 'Carl's a mess' trend shows conversation outperforms

Earning attention requires participation and relatability, as cultural trends reflect real behaviors and invite audience engagement.
Marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
fromPhilosophynow
1 week ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Rise of a Spanish-Language News Influencer

Espina humorously admitted to oversleeping on a significant news day, stating, 'Breaking news, mi gente! I can't believe it.' His videos celebrated Maduro's fall but also expressed concern about the complexities of the situation.
US Elections
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 hours ago

The Baltimore Banner's parent nonprofit acquires the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will not shut down as it is acquired by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Were Once Essential to So Many Writers. Now They're Quietly Vanishing Across the Internet.

A writer reflects on building connections in a writing community and the impact of AI on friendships and careers.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
Media industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Online Community Development
fromPR Daily
4 weeks ago

The next phase of social strategy: Giving audiences ownership of the story - PR Daily

Brands are shifting from broadcasting authenticity to enabling audience ownership through participatory experiences and community involvement.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
#local-news
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
more#local-news
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

We Do Not Just Consume Media, We Live Inside It!

Streaming media pervasively shapes perceptions, emotions, and behavior, requiring public understanding of media psychology to recognize manipulation, misinformation, and cognitive bias.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Dazed Media wants to know how 'cerebral content' propagates across the web

Dazed Media analyzes how cerebral aesthetic content spreads across platforms to inform advertisers and shape editorial-led sponsored storytelling.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Implications for social communications

Branded content includes owned media, native paid distribution, and publisher-hosted material, each bearing different transparency, trust, and cultural implications for marketers and audiences.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

When local news disappears, people turn to social media feeds, influencers and gossip - Poynter

Residents in U.S. news deserts rely slightly more on social media and other nonjournalistic sources than on local news organizations for local information.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Newsrooms are taking comments seriously again

Reader comment sections are resurging as publishers reinvest in moderated, subscriber-gated or automated-comment systems to drive engagement and revenue.
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