WGA x AMPTP REACH AGREEMENT: Users discuss as a tentative agreement was reached between Writers and Producers, allowing a return to work for writers beginning Today, September 27th. SAG is continuing to negotiate with AMPTP, more information can be found here via the LA Times
#FrankRubio: X users are discussing the return of nasa astronaut frank Rubio, who is the first person to return to earth after a year in space
#Philadelphia: x users discuss ongoing civil unrest in Philadelphia following a highly-intense case against the local police department
yearnposting? yearnposting
What it is: yearnposting, as others like Roisin Lanigan have eloquently noted, appears to have evolved from the 'peak Tumblr' aesthetic of the early 2010's, injecting a healthy dose of nihilism into typical 'sad-core' content centered around seasonal depression While yearnposting is specific to the user, it is typified by users on the internet wanting difference or change in their lives, which highlights common-ground often found on the internet, shared despondence. While some critics have questioned if this trend is purely nihilistic or highlights a generational lack of hope; yearning highlights humanities desire for more, amplified via seasonal depression.
What brands can learn: Yearnposting highlights Gen-Z and humanity’s general want for more, more experiences they can share online, and in-person, with friends and strangers in ways that connect them. Yearnposting also highlights the importance of integrating human insight into branded content on page, and acting as a real person where possible when engaging with your community directly. Whether it's high-investment experiential or tentpole content or low-stakes reactive organic, leverage the key learnings from yearnposting to ensure you connect with your audience on a human level above all else.
Examples: 1, 2, 3
Hollywood Studios Can Train AI Models on Writers’ Work Under Tentative Deal - WSJ
A hype timeline of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's rumored romance courtesy of ESPN
Your guide to apples this fall, happy picking!
Company behind ChatGPT announces its AI Chatbot can speak
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