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VIZ Manga subscription service releases English chapters the same time Japan gets them

Viz brings mainstream manga to the iPad Megan Lavey-Heaton   @savvyliterate Viz Media, LLC introduced its first iPad app this past week, Viz Manga, and it’s something that I’ve personally waited a long time to see.I’ve been a manga fan for years, ever since I saved my allowance as a teen to buy $18 copies … Continue reading VIZ Manga subscription service releases English chapters the same time Japan gets them

As the economy gets shakier, CEOs are increasingly prioritizing diversity in their talent pools

  By Laya Neelakandan April 26, 2023 With signs of a possible recession increasingly looming, it’s unclear how companies will adapt to the economic storm that may be headed their way. But for some CEOs, prioritizing diversity in their talent pool remains center stage for their success.   “No company would hire an executive who … Continue reading As the economy gets shakier, CEOs are increasingly prioritizing diversity in their talent pools

Nielsen’s national TV ratings gets accreditation back after 19-month suspension

The suspension by the Media Ratings Council opened the door for competing rating providers who are being embraced by broadcasters and streamers. Constantine von Hoffman on April 18, 2023 The Media Ratings Council is restoring accreditation for Nielsen’s national TV ratings after a 19-month suspension. The move comes on the eve of the 2023-24 upfronts … Continue reading Nielsen’s national TV ratings gets accreditation back after 19-month suspension

Credit card late fees are set to drop by 75% if the Biden administration gets its way

  By Clint Rainey February 01, 2023 President Biden has put exorbitant credit card late fees in his administration’s regulatory crosshairs. On Wednesday, the administration announced the proposal of a new rule to cap those fees at $8, potentially saving American families as much as $9 billion per year. It seeks to reform the practice … Continue reading Credit card late fees are set to drop by 75% if the Biden administration gets its way

Business remains the most trusted institution, even as the economic mood gets more bleak

  By Shalene Gupta January 17, 2023 As we embrace the start of 2023 and say hello to increasing layoffs and the prospect of a recession, it’s hard to know which institutions to trust. Edelman just released its yearly Trust Barometer, which has served as a pulse check of trust for 23 years. The 2023 … Continue reading Business remains the most trusted institution, even as the economic mood gets more bleak

TV Program Ad Spend, Promotion Up 8% Over 3 Months, ‘Yellowstone’ Gets Big Push

TV Program Ad Spend, Promotion Up 8% Over 3 Months, ‘Yellowstone’ Gets Big Push by Wayne Friedman , December 9, 2022 Since the start of the TV season, TV network-based companies have increased on-air media time and paid-advertising spending by 8% to promote their own programming — to $2.19 billion in total media value, according … Continue reading TV Program Ad Spend, Promotion Up 8% Over 3 Months, ‘Yellowstone’ Gets Big Push

Another chaotic week on Twitter: Ye gets suspended in latest test of Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ ethos

  By Michael Grothaus December 02, 2022 Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has just discovered that even Elon Musk’s version of Twitter has limits on “free speech.” Musk confirmed on Friday that Ye has been suspended from the platform—again. The suspension of Ye’s Twitter account comes after the rapper tweeted a photo … Continue reading Another chaotic week on Twitter: Ye gets suspended in latest test of Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ ethos

What Elon Musk gets wrong about free speech, Twitter bots, and content moderation

  By Filippo Menczer October 28, 2022 Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter on October 27, 2022, has triggered renewed debate about what it means for the future of the social media platform, which plays an important role in determining the news and information many people—especially Americans—are exposed to.     In addition to expanding Twitter’s … Continue reading What Elon Musk gets wrong about free speech, Twitter bots, and content moderation