Meta began the next steps of helping creators on Instagram monetize their efforts, kicking off a test of Subscriptions with a handful of creators in the U.S. Fan Subscriptions debuted on sister platform Facebook in June 2020, and the option was renamed Subscriptions last November. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday,…
Singer Dawn Richard Partners With Palm to Bring More Emerging Tech to New Orleans
Despite some developments in making diversity in tech companies a higher priority, it’s still clear that more needs to be done. Palm, an electronic technology company, is reminding us that real inclusion starts at a local level. In an effort to expand the technology space to local and underserved communities, Palm announces a new partnership…
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Sweet Earth Debuts Veggie-Friendly Game Day Recipes With Celeb Chef Eddie Jackson
Sweet Earth latches onto two topics in the American zeitgeist at the moment–plant-based grub and high-stakes gridiron–via a partnership with Eddie Jackson, a former NFL-player-turned-celebrity-chef and Food Network star. The partnership, which dovetails with the increasingly popular Veganuary movement, centers on Jackson’s overhaul of traditional game-day recipes using Sweet Earth’s chicken-free chicken. A related contest…
NBCU Still Has ‘a Few’ Super Bowl 56 Ad Units Left, Winter Games Sales On Par With 2018
After four months of silence about the state of its Super Bowl 56 and Winter Olympics ad sales, NBCUniversal is finally opening up about its expected ad revenue haul for both major February sports events. The company is still holding on to “a few” ad units for Super Bowl 56, and its sales for the…
NHL Opens Nominations for 2021-22 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Presented by MassMutual
The National Hockey League opened nominations for the 2021-22 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Presented by MassMutual through Feb. 6. The award recognizes an individual who positively impacted his or her community, culture or society via the sport of hockey, and it honors Willie O’Ree, who became the league’s first Black player when he took…
UFC Champ Francis Ngannou Sparks Inspiration in His First Starring Ad for Gymshark
When it comes to throwing the hardest punch ever measured, UFC Heavyweight Champion and Cameroonian mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou has it covered. However, making an impact through community and inspiration may prove to be his greatest achievement. On Jan. 22, Ngannou will defend his title against Ciryl Gane in one of the most anticipated…
Shopify and JD Open a Gateway to China With Huge Potential—but No Guarantees
Ecommerce platforms Shopify and JD.com have established a cross-border commerce partnership that gives U.S. sellers easier access to 550 million Chinese customers. And while the deal also helps them better compete with global ecommerce rivals Amazon and Alibaba in a market reportedly worth five times that of the U.S., analysts warn Shopify brands aren’t necessarily…
Joe Earley Named Hulu President as Part of Disney Streaming Overhaul
Disney has found Kelly Campbell’s successor as Hulu president, promoting Joe Earley to the role as part of a broader streaming overhaul that also includes expanded roles for Rebecca Campbell (who had been chairman, international operations and direct-to-consumer) and Michael Paull (previously president of Disney+ and ESPN+). Disney CEO Bob Chapek has created a new…
Nick Tran Suddenly Departs TikTok
TikTok confirmed that Nick Tran is no longer its global head of marketing. A spokesperson for the video creation platform said Wednesday, “We can confirm that Nick Tran is no longer with TikTok, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.” No further details were provided Tran’s departure was reported late Tuesday by Jessica…