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The Heartfelt Rewards of Adoption from Foster Care are Highlighted in New PSAs
<div>Fostering a child is never easy, especially through the teenage years, but a new series of public service announcements from The Ad Council highlight the rewards of caring and love as foster parents. The Ad Council, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and AdoptUSKids, have...</div>
Ask HN: Code Generation – Infinite Monkey Theorem or SWE of the Future?
The infinite monkey theorem suggests that a monkey typing randomly on a keyboard for an infinite amount of time will eventually type any given text, including the complete works of William Shakespeare. [1]The argument is that a monkey’s keystrokes are random and independent, so, if a keyboard has 50 keys, the probability of typing any letter is 1/50. Multiply those probabilities together and you get a 1 in 15,625,000,000 chance of typing "banana.That’s close to zero, but you’ll notice
How does YouTube unmute ads? Can this be disabled?
I noticed this evening that YouTube has started unmuting my MacBook during ads. I mute the first ad, but then the second one starts playing out loud. I didn't know that Chrome had permission to control volume, and I can't find anything about this online. When did it start happening, and is there any way to disable this permission for certain apps?
The Pros and Cons of Instagram Marketing, According to an Expert [+ Research]
I was in high school when I uploaded my first Instagram post, and now that I'm almost 30, I can say for sure I've changed a lot since then.
The same can be said for the social media platform, and those changes have led to a few pros and cons of Instagram marketing.
With Instagram being around for so long, you may wonder if the platform is still relevant in marketing or if the pros of Instagram marketing still outweigh the cons.
Fortunately, I asked an expert for her thoughts, and I consult
Diversity and Inclusion in Tech: How to Build an Inclusive Tech Culture
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better.
Sometimes I say I lived through the “good moment” in tech — when companies and teams openly championed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Or at least that’s what they claimed.
During that time, it was heartening to see more people from historically excluded groups entering and staying in the industry. It felt like change was happening — diverse teams were forming, w
Conducting B2B Market Research the Right Way — Here‘s Everything I’ve Learned
Few things bring me joy like diving into a Wikipedia rabbit hole for a few hours. I relish the chance to research topics and ideas and discover the unexpected ways they connect.
And while I may relax that way in my personal life, I also use those skills in business, where I conduct B2B market research to build marketing strategies and plans.
Understanding businesses as buyers is its own kind of rabbit hole. They can be complex entities, with dozens or hundreds of employees and leaders, eac
Adtech Firm Criteo Lays Out Its Plan to Win In Retail Media
<div>Criteo wants to make it clear that it's a big player in retail media. During an investor event on Nov. 18, the adtech firm's leadership presented new data and laid out its strategy for winning retailers' ad businesses and advertisers' budgets. Over the past few years, Criteo has increasingly pivoted its business away from retargeting...</div>
How Social Media Enhances SEO: Insights from Backspace Marketing
Harnessing the Power of Social Media and SEO
Backspace Marketing, a digital marketing agency based in Delaware, sheds light on how businesses can leverage social media to improve search engine optimization (SEO). The connection between these two domains has become more important in today’s digital landscape. By integrating social media strategies into broader SEO efforts, businesses can boost online visibility and drive sustainable traffic.
This article explores actionable techniques shar
Wpromote Names Tech Exec Andrea Bendzick CEO
<div>Independent media agency Wpromote has hired Andrea Bendzick as CEO, the agency shared exclusively with ADWEEK. She succeeds Wpromote founder Mike Mothner, who will remain on the agency's board of directors. The choice continues the performance agency's strategy of leaning on Silicon Valley for new hires. Bendzick had most recently been CEO at Astreya Partners,...</div>
Drop Your Assumptions: Social Commerce Trends Buck Gender and Age Stereotypes
<div>Think you know what online shoppers want? Think again. Some current ecommerce trends challenge gender and age group stereotypes, a new report from Gale's commerce team found. The survey showed that men make more impulse buys online than women, and that younger consumers like seeing personalized ads in multiple places. Still, there are clear trends...</div>
#733: Deck the Halls, Not Your Calendar: How to Manage Your Time This Holiday Season
Listen on… Setting intentional boundaries, enjoying your time off with family, and staying productive during the holidays. As entrepreneurs, we push ourselves to the limit and tell ourselves that short-term sacrifices will all be worth it in the end. But here's the truth – life is happening now! And the holidays are the […]
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TikTok May Soon Enable Creators to Build AI Bots in Their Likeness
<div><p>The robots are coming...</p></div>
Why Can Everyone Spot Fake News But YouTube, Facebook, And Google?
And beyond that, why is it — after multiple national tragedies politicized by hoaxes and misinformation — that such a question even needs to be asked?
Which App Are You Based On Your Food And Drink Choices?
This quiz is 100% accurate.
Facebook Appears To Think This Picture Of A Horse Is Porn And Won't Let Us Share It
UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect how absolutely bizarre things have gotten.
32 Photos That'll Make You Say "BUZZFEED ANO BA"
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Conspiracy Theory: The Facebook Logo Is Lord Farquaad's Flag From "Shrek"
Do what you will with this information.
14 Moms Who Were Like, "Step Aside, Kids! I'm Here To Break The Internet!"
No, Kim Kardashian isn't on this list.
Penn State Suspends Fraternity For Posting Photos On Facebook Of Unconscious Naked Women
<b>Members of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity allegedly posted photos of mostly naked women, sleeping or unconscious, on two private Facebook pages.</b> Penn State said it "continues to investigate" the reports.
Negative Comments About Republican's "Groin Gate" Ad Mysteriously Disappear
<b>Mike McFadden tried to launch his bid to take on Sen. Al Franken with a funny TV ad.</b> Update: Positive Facebook comments were posted by a McFadden intern.