#digital-media

#digital-media

He resumed this theme in his "Parting Prescription for America," in January 2025, shortly before his term ended. As he emphasizes, and as we've noted previously, social connection has important effects on mental and physical health both through its objective dimensions-the number of relationships and communities, the time we spend with them, and the material supports they offer-and through the subjective sense of connection and belonging, of being loved and cared for.

Naomi Alderman argues that one of the most useful things to know is the name of the era you're living in, and she proposes one for ours: the Information Crisis. In fact, the advent of digital media marks the third information crisis humans have lived through: the first came after the invention of writing; the second followed the printing press. These were periods of great social conflict and upheaval.

"I pair a photograph of a Palestinian girl from the 1950s, displaced and waiting for food aid from UNRWA, with a looping GIF sent to me by one of my best friends in Gaza. It shows the last meal she has left, and her desperation to feed ten family members with what little remains," says Glorianna. Next to the image, a WhatsApp message reads '[12:36, Gaza/2025] Yousef: I'm okay but losing weight because of famine and starvation.'

Traditional crisis management functions on probability rather than certainty. Clients pay substantial retainers for months of work that may or may not yield results. This model creates what behavioral economists call "outcome uncertainty anxiety," where businesses facing crises cannot predict when or if their reputation will recover. The psychological toll often compounds the original situation, creating a secondary disaster that can prove more damaging than the initial incident.

Amaze () Holdings completed the acquisition of the assets of The Food Channel. The purchase price for the assets was $650,000 payable in the form of a convertible promissory note issued by Amaze. The purchase marks a key step in Amaze's strategy to expand into new creator verticals. The acquisition enables Amaaze to combine its network of food creators with The Food Channel's established digital brand to power a next-generation social commerce and entertainment platform.

A new type of fandom has emerged in the modern era. Today, people join massive fan clubs with members from all over the world. Thanks to digital technology, news spreads fast and memes go viral. Photos, videos, and cultural products instantly reach audiences through the internet, social media, and streaming platforms. As a result, New Zealand has become an iconic destination, attracting visitors from every corner of the globe.

Longtime Vogue staffer Chloe Malle will take over the top job at the US edition of the influential fashion magazine, Vogue announcedon Tuesday. Malle was rumored to be the top frontrunner as Anna Wintour's successor last month. The 39-year-old editor is going to be the "head of editorial content" and will run day-to-day operations at the US edition. She is still going to report to Anna Wintour, who remains global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of parent company Conde Nast.

Search is no longer limited to keywords typed into a box. Today, content discoverability extends across multiple touchpoints-Google search results, Apple News feeds, and increasingly, AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. For brands, artists, and entrepreneurs, this shift is both a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge lies in standing out in an environment saturated with information. The opportunity rests in creating authoritative, search-optimized content that's indexed not just for today, but for the evolving digital landscape of tomorrow.

New polling out Wednesday found many Americans view journalists as losing influence in the digital age, and many can't even agree on what exactly a journalist is today. Pew Research released a lengthy survey covering how Americans view the media and members of the media today. The poll, conducted earlier this year in April, was conducted among more than 9,000 Americans who took part in a survey. The margin of error is 1.3%.

Put down the book, pick up the phone.

Digital media are convenient, but this convenience exacts a price, often leading to fragmented attention and poor retention of information compared to traditional print media.

The animation of Joaquin Oliver, a victim of the Parkland shooting, was created by generative AI, raising ethical concerns about reanimating the deceased.

"This partnership represents a powerful alignment between two media innovators," said Collin Jones, President, Westwood One and EVP, Corporate Strategy & Development, Cumulus Media. "By combining our premium podcast inventory with Rumble's dynamic creator ecosystem, we're creating a new frontier for host-read advertising that delivers authenticity, scale, and brand safety."

BuzzFeed's revenue reached $46.4 million in Q2 2025, beating estimates by 17.7%. High-margin areas like programmatic advertising and affiliate commerce contributed significantly to this growth.

ICE is looking for a strong digital media advertising partner to enhance recruitment efforts targeting Gen Z, aiming to significantly increase personnel numbers to over 14,000.

pDOOH is moving from trial to growth, achieving a 30% usage rate among advertisers in China and expected to rank fourth among media channels by 2025.

When AI summaries are present, users click on suggested links half as often compared to traditional searches.

Casinos traditionally resort to outdated marketing strategies, including costly influencer promotions and short-lived press releases, which fail to create lasting impact or capture ongoing search traffic.

The launch of its new international campaign, 'This Is Our Club,' marks a strategic repositioning for OneFootball, which aims to evolve into a dynamic ecosystem of streaming, editorial, and gamification.

Brave Bison Group PLC announced the acquisition of 714,285 new ordinary shares by directors Oliver Green and Theo Green through Greenspan Investments Limited, increasing their total beneficial interest to 14.1% of the issued share capital.

We ultimately curate social strategies to see what the response is from our audience. That's why I kind of call it a gamification, because what they say they want to see, I give it to them. It's pretty simple.

Executives who have been in their industries for decades will likely remember the days of long-form think pieces in prestigious publications. Those media mentions were the gold standard for showcasing thought leadership and building brand awareness.

In 2024, internet users spent nearly 2½ hours a day on social media, and much of that time was dedicated to individuals like those on TIME100 Creators. They represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar industry, where creator revenues grow five times faster than traditional media.

Apple is reportedly in talks to license AI models from Anthropic or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, a significant departure from its current reliance on in-house Foundation Models.

Gamification has become a key feature of how digital media companies pull customers in and keep them engaged, shaping interactions with news apps, streaming services, and fintech tools.

Feedback from our readers makes a direct, tangible impact on the site. According to our last survey, our readers: Wanted more culture and politics writing, so we hired Rachelle Hampton, hired Brandy Jensen, and spun up Tom Scocca's twice-monthly column.

Fox News has outperformed its rivals on YouTube, doubling views from last year with over 2.3 billion, highlighting a significant shift in media consumption.