The Radice Files — Episode 180: “It’s time for a social media reckoning?”
Mark Zuckerberg finally surfaces after a devastating week for Facebook, and denies everything, except the need for Congress to step up. But that begs the question, how did your life change when the Facebook Apps went down? Not much if you don’t rely on them, but tons of company relays on Facebook for business, or you rely on WhatsApp to communicate. I have my fingers in a number of alternative pies, so I didn’t get hammered. This newsletter lets me stay connected, Telegram let’s me message and communicate, Skype is still working, and Clubhouse has become a staple. The bottom line is, there is no reason to rely on one company to keep you going, especially if that company is sketchy with the truth. The internet is vast and the services are wide. If you learned anything from the 6 hour downtime, other than getting some peace and quiet, I hope it’s that there are plenty of places to do your thing. Try some out, you may like what you see. Plus, you shouldn’t use Facebook as a news source. And remember, if you’re using services Ike Facebook, Google, and Amazon, your part of the surveillance capitalist society.
Facebook’s chief executive has denied claims that the company prioritises profit over the safety of its users.
Facebook’s Apps Went Down. The World Saw How Much It Runs on Them. — The New York Times
The outage disrupted the digital lives of small-business owners, politicians, aid workers and others. But for some, it was a welcome reprieve.
People Are Ready To Log Off Social Media For Good
We’re so used to putting our entire lives online, but what if we just…didn’t?
Ozy Media Slapped With Fraud Lawsuit by Investor LifeLine Legacy HoldingsTheWrap
The company invested $2 million in Ozy earlier this year
Marketing Veteran Lou Paskalis Named President at Ad Association MMA — WSJ
Mr. Paskalis, most recently a senior marketing and media executive at Bank of America, was tapped to help the trade association broaden its focus.
Journalists sue U.S. broadcasting arm for wrongful dismissal under Trump — POLITICO
The journalists allege the U.S. Agency for Global Media fired them based on vague and false accusations of disloyalty to America.
Why are there no big American names in Pandora Papers? | The Independent
Laws in Nevada, South Dakota now rival most lax offshore tax havens
ViacomCBS Expands BET’s Content for Change Into Companywide Initiative (Exclusive)
ViacomCBS is committing to apply research and quantifiable targets to effect social change, starting with racial equity and mental health.
ESPN’s Sage Steele Pulled Off Air After Anti-Vax Remarks — and a Positive COVID Test (Report)
ESPN’s Sage Steele has reportedly not only been taken off air for her anti-vax comments — she has also now tested positive for COVID-19.
What is the metaverse, and do I have to care? — The Verge
The metaverse is a popular encapsulation of trends found in Fortnite, Roblox, Facebook Horizon, and other virtual worlds — but also an inspirational term for the future of the internet.
M&E Journal: New Consumer Expectations Lead to Post-Production Complexities
Media & Entertainment Services Alliance (MESA) advances new technologies that are enabling the digital transformation of media & entertainment.
Advertising to the U.S. Latinx community: What’s working and what still needs work
Ad Age spoke to eight multicultural agencies to see how the Hispanic advertising landscape has changed over the years.
Introducing Ad Age’s 2021 40 Under 40 honorees
Ad Age’s annual 40 Under 40 list recognizes talented trailblazers in media and marketing.
The U.K. government has revealed its Film and TV Production Restart Scheme, which was first unveiled in July 2020, has been extended for a further six months amid the ongoing pandemic. Applications to the scheme will remain open until April 30, 2022, providing claims cover until June 30, 2022. The aim is to support a…
Is Blockchain Film Business 2.0? — Stage 32
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Russian actor and director will launch with cosmonaut to film first movie made in space — CNN
Veteran Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, actor Yulia Peresild and film producer Klim Shipenko will travel to the International Space Station on Tuesday. Peresild and Shipenko will be filming segments for the movie “Challenge,” the first feature film set in space.
Watch the First Teaser for ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ (Video)
HBO released the first footage from the “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” set 200 years before the fall of the throne.
Sony quiz show ties “Family Feud” atop all of syndication
Trillion-dollar platinum coin could be minted at the last minute — Axios
The coin could be deployed to help bridge the gap between the money running out and the debt ceiling increasing.
Donald Trump loses place on Forbes rich list for first time in 25 years | The Independent
Former president is one of 51 people to drop off the list
TSA heads into 20th anniversary with new challenge: Unruly passengers | TheHill
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which marks its 20th anniversary next month, is facing a new challenge with the recent surge in unruly airline passengers.
All James Bond Songs Ranked — 24 Best James Bond Theme Songs
From Goldfinger to Skyfall, we rank every James Bond theme song from best to worst.
Another Blockbuster Deal: Tina Turner Sells Entire Catalog to BMG
Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage
The Boss’s trusty sideman has many plans — from saving central America to TV Hogmanay at the Playboy Mansion — and he’s more than happy to share his rock wisdom
And finally…
U2 with Mick Jagger & Fergie: Gimme Shelter — Live from Madison Square Garden (2009)
