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Dana Walden Envisions Partnerships Between Creators and Disney at Created in L.A. Kickoff Event: ‘Maybe We Can Tell Some Stories Together’

Dana Walden Envisions Partnerships Between Creators and Disney at Created in L.A. Kickoff Event: ‘Maybe We Can Tell Some Stories Together’

Disney kicked off its first creator event Created in L.A on Thursday night at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Over 350 creators, innovators and industry leaders came together for the first day of a two-day event with the idea to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore the future of creator-led storytelling and the business behind […]
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Former Obama White House Staffers Host 'Pod Save America' Podcast

Former Obama White House Staffers Host 'Pod Save America' Podcast

Pod Save America, a prominent podcast, is hosted by former Obama White House staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, and Dan Pfeiffer. The podcast, produced by Crooked Media, focuses on discussions about current political events and features interviews with notable figures. The hosts, who previously served in the Obama administration, leverage their experience to provide commentary on the political landscape. Crooked Media, the production company behind the podcast, has also explored the use of artificial intelligence for narration and story generation in other projects. The podcast continues to engage its audience with its analysis and interviews, maintaining its relevance in the political commentary sphere.
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NPR's Planet Money Seeks Temporary Video Producer to Expand Social Video Operations

NPR's Planet Money Seeks Temporary Video Producer to Expand Social Video Operations

NPR's economics-themed media outlet, Planet Money, is actively seeking a Temporary Video Producer III to bolster its social video presence. This temporary role is designed to help the podcast team establish a sustainable social video operation, focusing primarily on short-form video systems. The producer will be instrumental in refining and implementing Planet Money's video strategy, leading experimentation with different video journalism forms, and training audio producers in video production and visual storytelling. This initiative aims to expand how Planet Money and its sister podcast, The Indicator, appear on video platforms more consistently and frequently, building upon their existing successful short video approaches, including a popular TikTok channel launched in 2020. The role emphasizes collaboration with existing Planet Money and Indicator teams, offering wide latitude for experimentation.
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Social Listening Tools Track Major Social Networks for Market Insights

Social Listening Tools Track Major Social Networks for Market Insights

Social Listening Tools Track Major Social Networks for Market Insights
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Amazon Music Expands Video Podcast Catalog and Monetization Tools Globally

Amazon Music Expands Video Podcast Catalog and Monetization Tools Globally

Amazon Music Expands Video Podcast Catalog and Monetization Tools Globally
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Former WME Partner Mark Itkin Pivots to New Ventures Beyond Reality TV

Former WME Partner Mark Itkin Pivots to New Ventures Beyond Reality TV

Former WME Partner Mark Itkin Pivots to New Ventures Beyond Reality TV
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As D&C Digital sign comes down, news team looks to future

As D&C Digital sign comes down, news team looks to future

We remain the D&C and we remain a digital news operation. This moment signifies that change always has been the truth of the news business.
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Late-Night Television Faces Budget Cuts and Shift to Online Platforms

Late-Night Television Faces Budget Cuts and Shift to Online Platforms

Late-Night Television Faces Budget Cuts and Shift to Online Platforms
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Anonymous Critics Gain Traction in Design Industry Amidst Tight-Knit Social Circles

Anonymous Critics Gain Traction in Design Industry Amidst Tight-Knit Social Circles

Anonymous Critics Gain Traction in Design Industry Amidst Tight-Knit Social Circles
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Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Sept 17 (Reuters) - Countries across the globe are pushing to curb minors' use of social media platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety.
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Top Media Execs Break Down How to Super-Serve Audiences, the Real Threat of ‘AI Slop’ and More at Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit

Top Media Execs Break Down How to Super-Serve Audiences, the Real Threat of ‘AI Slop’ and More at Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit

How are media and entertainment companies navigating shifting winds in Hollywood, amid an industry in constant flux and AI rapidly advancing on the scene? A panel of senior industry leaders served up insights into the biz’s burning questions, setting the table for the Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit presented by EY in L.A. Thursday. Speaking […]
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EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

By Yves Herman and Foo Yun Chee STRASBOURG, France, Sept 17 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out a sweeping plan to keep children safe from online dangers on Thursday, proposing to ban under-13s from social media and require online services to design safe children's