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Bigger Than Middle Earth? An Inside Look at Forgotten Runes Wizards Cult
In the world of traditional media, IPs often have to wait to receive a big-budget adaptation before mainstream audiences embrace them. For instance, George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones took 15 years to receive an adaptation — and audiences across a wide gamut of demographics ate it up. However, in the spirit of Web3 making new approaches possible, the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult hopes to flip that meta on its head. “We’re speedrunning the next big fantasy franchise,” said Forgotten Runes co-creator Dotta in an interview with nft now. How big? “Bigger than Middle Earth, Westeros, and Hogwarts combined,” […]
BREAKING: Bored Ape’s Yuga Labs Faces Investigatory SEC Probe
The Alpha: As per a Bloomberg report, Yuga Labs is facing an investigation from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the legality of the sales of its high-value NFT offerings. Most notably, that includes pieces from the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club collection that’s turned PFP NFTs into a Web3 household name. Best-known in the NFT space for creating the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, Yuga Labs has used the success of its flagship project to build a burgeoning media empire, spanning endorsements from major sports leagues, high fashion brands, and even a metaverse-ready gaming experience. […]
Read the New Professional’s Guide to SEO Bonus Chapter: Enterprise SEO
In June 2022, the Moz team released The Professional’s Guide to SEO — a resource to help level-up anyone comfortable with the basics of SEO, who have some experience practicing it professionally, and who crave the challenge and reward of moving from intermediacy toward mastery. And now, we’re excited to announce a series of bonus chapters for different SEO niches, that will be added to the core guide over the next few months! First up: Enterprise SEO. What’s in this chapter? Managing the on- and off-page optimization tasks for a large business’s website (or websites) is only part of the battle for enterprise-level […]
Firefox Eliminates URL Tracking Parameters: What Marketers Should Know
In June 2022, Mozilla Firefox 102 was released with a feature that strips query parameters from URLs that track users as they navigate the web. The feature is called “Query Parameter Stripping,” and the purpose is to protect the privacy of users who don’t want to be trailed online. Now that Firefox has given its users the ability to strip query parameters, here’s what marketers need to know. What are query parameters? Query parameters are a set of texts that are automatically added to the end of a URL to pass on data. These parameters identify specific content or actions […]
How to Collab Post on Instagram as a Brand or Creator [Steps + Tips]
Wondering how Instagram’s new Collab feature works? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll dive into how this new feature works, the benefits for brands, and the steps to use it. Plus, get a few tips on how to leverage it. What is a collab post on Instagram Why use an Instagram Collab post? How to Create an Instagram Collab Post Tips for Making Instagram Collab Posts What is a collab post on Instagram? In the Fall of 2021, Instagram announced the “Collabs” feature, which allows an feed post to live on two users’ profiles. You 🤝 Me We’re […]
Google Sunsetting Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard via @sejournal, @BrianFr07823616
The successor of Android Auto, Google Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard is being shut down, in favor of Driving Mode in Google Maps. The post Google Sunsetting Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What Is a Social-Led Brand? [+ How to Become One]
Social media is the top-used channel among marketers and is an ever-evolving space for brands, businesses, and creators to be part of. As a result, social-led brands have become more popular, as consumers expect relevancy and trendy conversations on social media. In this post, we’ll explain what a social-led brand is and what it takes to become one. What is a social-led brand? A social-led brand uses everything about its social media presence, from assets to tone, in all of its marketing and branding efforts. Essentially it is led by how it acts on social media channels. For example, a brand […]
6 Small Businesses That Are Killing It On TikTok [+ How They Did It]
For many brands, TikTok is a scary, unknown place. What do you post? How do you use the trending sounds? I’ve rounded up small businesses that have generated thousands of likes and followers on their TikTok profiles alone. In this article, we not only list successful small businesses on TikTok with a breakdown of their strategies but also hear from some directly on what influenced their success. Note: In this article, we define small businesses as those with one to 25 employees. 1. POPFLEX Founded by influencer and content creator Cassey Ho, POPFLEX has amassed 2.5 million likes and 116K […]