In this episode we talk about the power of social media platforms on creators’ businesses, new AI tools coming in, and Google Chat features sun-setting… along with sad news about a famous dog… or doge.
Show Notes:
Top 3 News stories that got us talking this time…
1. The impact on a TikTok ban for the Creator Economy
The US government, citing national security concerns, is trying to force a sale or shutdown of TikTok but is up against a number of legal challenges, including from TikTok’s Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance. Several content creators also filed a lawsuit, arguing that prohibiting the app would violate their First Amendment right to freedom of expression.
2. Sad news – Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme
Kabosu, the dog behind the “doge” meme, has died after 14 years of internet fame, her owner has said.
The Japanese shiba inu inspired a generation of online jokes and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czkkr8l7jjxo
3. Spotify’s Car Thing to be Bricked
Spotify announced this week that it’s bricking all purchased Car Things on December 9 and not offering refunds or trade-in options.
https://www.wired.com/story/spotify-car-thing-brick
Top tips round up… (things to focus on for the next few months)
Digital Marketing: (socials, strategies etc)
Google Chat and Call History to end July 31st 2024.
? What other tools/features have been sunset you remember?
Processes: (workflows, automations etc)
Canva’s Magic Media – AI Feature
https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator
Productivity: (Personal, Business and Team Productivity)
2024 The Productivity club Webinars
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July’s topic – Understand your chronotype to boost your energy levels and productivity – July 11st 10am
https://www.productivityclub.co.uk/webinars
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