🔗Weekstarter Links: 09/09/24
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Time for a new workweek. Here’s what I’ve been reading/watching for work since the last newsletter:
Ted Lieu on art and generative AI. (Which would have been much better if he discussed artists using genAi as an *assisting tool* more)
What it’s like writing for John Oliver.
Which brands skew Democrat and which skew Republican.
How to launch a podcast from scratch.
Why Hollywood execs are watching your TikToks.
The Tenet Media-Russian funding of US right wing influencers scandal is crazypants.
J. Crew reviving their print catalog and turning it into a status item.
Canva is tripling their subscription price for most customers.
Your guide to the most interesting stuff in the Disney data leak.
Andreessen Horowitz closing Miami office one year after signing a five year lease.
Inside the Nigerian skateboard scene.
Deep dive into Netflix’s mobile gaming strategy.
“I had the pleasure of bringing together two fascinating guests: Christina Garnett, a fractional chief customer officer, and Victor Ruggiero, a musician from the ska-punk band The Slackers. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, from the challenges of maintaining a long-term music career to the importance of authenticity in building community and connecting with fans.”
The Minecraft movie trailer is out.
Hope you enjoyed these links and if you found any of them interesting, forward this email to a friend.
See you next issue. -Neal