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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-a-prompt-index-matters-for-brands-and-how-to-build-one. A deep dive into prompt indexes—how AI-driven discovery reshapes visibility, why brands must track prompt share, and how to build a robust prompt universe. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #seo, #business, #generative-ai, #generative-search-engines, #public-relations, #market, #ai-prompts, #what-is-prompt-engineering, and more. This story was written by: @sarahevans. Learn more about this writer by checking @sarahevans's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. A Prompt Index is a structured inventory of the questions (prompts) users feed into generative AI tools. For marketers, this is the new “visibility graph” Unlike traditional SEO, prompt behavior is opaque; you can’t see search volume or ranking positions. Building a prompt index helps brands map buyer intent, fix faulty data, and expand their presence in the generative search landscape.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/social-media-companies-to-comply-with-australias-social-media-ban. Social media platforms have announced that they will comply with Australia's social media ban for anyone under the age of 16. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #social-media, #social-media-ban, #australia-social-media-ban, #social-media-laws, #social-media-regulation, #social-media-ban-for-kids, #kids-banned-from-social-media, #online-safety, and more. This story was written by: @journalistic. Learn more about this writer by checking @journalistic's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat have announced that they will implement measures to get rid of users under 16 years old, complying with Australia's new law banning anyone under 16 from creating a social media account.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-companies-can-create-news-hooks-that-editors-actually-publish. A strong news hook is always a balance: useful for the reader and convenient for the journalist. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #media, #public-relations, #daily-news-hooks, #writing-a-news-hook, #how-to-write-a-hook, #writing-a-strong-hook, #guide-for-news-writing, #writing-news-tips, and more. This story was written by: @valeriyamingova. Learn more about this writer by checking @valeriyamingova's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. A strong news hook is always a balance: useful for the reader and convenient for the journalist.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/tiktok-wrongfully-banned-her-account-how-decisions-like-these-impact-creators. TikTok thought that Violet Elliot, who advocates for dwarfism representation through her account, didn’t meet the platform’s age requirements and banned her. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #social-media, #tiktok, #tiktok-ban, #social-media-ban, #content-creators, #tiktok-content-creators, #social-media-infleuncers, #the-markup, and more. This story was written by: @TheMarkup. Learn more about this writer by checking @TheMarkup's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Violet Elliot's account was banned by TikTok. Elliot advocates for better dwarfism representation through her account. Elliot was notified that her account will be deleted on June 3, 2024.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/is-the-9010-rule-dead-how-the-1percent-drives-99percent-of-community-growth. Why communities are driven by the 1%, not 10%, and how to adapt - and thrive. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #community-growth, #power-user-curve, #web3-ecosystems, #participation-inequality, #network-effects, #creator-economy, #online-communities, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @sarahbaileyaartoo. Learn more about this writer by checking @sarahbaileyaartoo's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The Theory: Heavy Heads and Long Tails. A minuscule fraction of creators reaps outsized influence and audience. The long tail of casual contributors or niche creators, while large in number, accounts for only a small slice of the pie.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/is-your-fire-tv-stick-slowing-down-heres-how-to-fix-it. Boost Fire TV Stick performance with easy settings tweaks. Say goodbye to buffering and lag by adjusting privacy, disabling autoplay, and clearing unused apps. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #fire-tv-stick, #firestick-performance, #speed-up-firestick, #fire-tv-settings, #amazon-firestick-lagging, #stop-app-tracking-firestick, #disable-autoplay-firestick, #fire-tv-stick-optimization, and more. This story was written by: @blackjoseph044. Learn more about this writer by checking @blackjoseph044's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick can be slow, but there are several easy adjustments you can make to drastically improve performance. One of the simplest yet most important things you can do to keep your FireStick running smoothly is to keep it updated. Turn off Device Usage Data and Collect App Usage Data, and also disable Interest-Based Ads.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/forgeting-funnels-and-building-feelings-the-future-of-content-marketing. The next era of content marketing won’t be defined by who automates best — it’ll be defined by who connects deepest. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #content-marketing, #storytelling, #ai, #ai-for-marketing, #using-ai-for-marketing, #ai-for-content, #ai-for-content-generation, #ai-for-story-telling, and more. This story was written by: @anjana. Learn more about this writer by checking @anjana's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The next era of content marketing won’t be defined by who automates best — it’ll be defined by who connects deepest.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-misinformation-impacts-immigrant-communities-pitches-and-ideas. The Markup is seeking pitches for stories on how misinformation impacts immigrant communities, especially non-native English speakers Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #misinformation, #immigration, #immigrant-communities, #journalism, #the-markup, #fighting-misinformation, #fake-news, #disinformation, and more. This story was written by: @TheMarkup. Learn more about this writer by checking @TheMarkup's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The Markup is seeking pitches for stories on how misinformation impacts immigrant communities, especially non-native English speakers, in the United States

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-day-the-ceo-of-meta-stopped-to-like-my-vision. Never underestimate the power of sharing what you think. Write, publish, post. Technology is built that way — brick by brick, idea by idea. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #mark-zuckerberg, #writing, #ai, #virtual-reality, #founder-stories, #founders, #meta, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @1uc4sm4theus. Learn more about this writer by checking @1uc4sm4theus's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Mark Zuckerberg's name appeared on a notification on the Meta smart glasses. The notification was sent by the founder of the social network RecomendeMe. The post was written to show the power of sharing what you think.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/elon-musks-x-corp-settles-severance-lawsuit-with-former-twitter-executives. The settlement was disclosed in a San Francisco federal court filing last week. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #social-media, #elon-musk, #elon-musk-settlement, #parag-agrawal, #parag-agrawal-sues-twitter, #parag-agrawal-ceo-twitter, #parag-agrawal-pay, #parag-agrawal-elon-musk-pay, and more. This story was written by: @sheharyarkhan. Learn more about this writer by checking @sheharyarkhan's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The settlement was disclosed in a San Francisco federal court filing last week.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/new-york-city-sues-meta-google-tiktok-over-youth-mental-health-crisis. The 327-page complaint seeks damages and alleges the companies exploited the “psychology and neurophysiology of youth” to drive compulsive use for profit. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #social-media, #new-york-city, #new-york-city-lawsuit, #new-york-city-social-media, #social-media-lawsuit-nyc, #nyc-social-media-lawsuit, #nyc-tiktok-lawsuit, #nyc-google-lawsuit, and more. This story was written by: @sheharyarkhan. Learn more about this writer by checking @sheharyarkhan's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The 327-page complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, seeks damages and alleges the companies exploited the “psychology and neurophysiology of youth” to drive compulsive use for profit.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/at-aiesec-in-nigerias-iyd-2025-youth-leaders-prove-the-future-is-now. Youth voices are shaping the future. Reflections from AIESEC Nigeria’s IYD 2025 on tech, SDGs, storytelling, and community-driven change. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #iyd-2025, #hackernoon-aiesec-partnership, #aiesec-scholars, #youth-and-technology, #community-building, #youth-leadership-in-nigeria, #global-youth-action, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @ashumerie. Learn more about this writer by checking @ashumerie's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. At AIESEC in Nigeria’s IYD 2025 event, “Youth in a Connected World,” young leaders explored how technology, storytelling, and purposeful community action can drive meaningful change. From building trust beyond the internet, to championing local SDG initiatives, to amplifying youth voices through storytelling platforms like HackerNoon, the discussions reinforced one truth: the future isn’t something to wait for—it’s something youth are actively shaping today.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/10-pr-myths-in-2025-and-what-the-data-actually-shows. Discover the top 10 PR myths in 2025 — and what modern data shows about visibility, generative AI, and the future of communications leaders. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #public-relations, #generative-ai, #marketing, #generative-search-engines, #press-release, #sales, #b2b, #business, and more. This story was written by: @sarahevans. Learn more about this writer by checking @sarahevans's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Public relations is at a turning point. Traditional tactics and the rise of generative AI has reshaped how audiences discover and trust information. Here are ten of the most common PR myths circulating in 2025.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/generative-ai-press-releases-explained-why-theyre-an-essential-visibility-layer. Discover how Generative AI Press Releases (GenAI Press Releases) are transforming PR. Learn how schema, FAQs, backlinks, and semantic headlines impact releases. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #public-relations, #business, #marketing, #generative-ai, #press-release, #generative-search-engines, #chatgpt, #seo, and more. This story was written by: @sarahevans. Learn more about this writer by checking @sarahevans's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. GenAI Press Release is a structured press release specifically designed for a wire service. It is written for human readers, as well as for AI systems. A GenAI Press release is built with schema, FAQs, strategic deep backlinks, and semantic headlines.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-best-tv-series-set-in-post-apocalyptic-wastelands. Explore the top post-apocalyptic TV shows where survival, zombies, and dystopias take center stage in epic world-ending stories. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #film-and-tv, #sci-fi, #post-apocalyptic-fiction, #the-last-of-us, #see-tv-series, #fallout-tv-series, #survival-drama-tv-series, #futurism, and more. This story was written by: @@Zohan. Learn more about this writer by checking @@Zohan's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Post-apocalyptic wastelands play a key role in the movie/TV industry. Humankind is battling to survive in the aftermath of some cataclysmic event. Navigating familiar tropes like the quest for power, love, and relationships becomes secondary to the battle for survival. We take a look at some of the best TV series set in post-apocalypse wastelanded.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-get-around-paywalls-on-major-websites. Get around paywalls and read premium articles for free! I tested 10 effective methods that actually work. Find out which one’s right for you. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #media, #remove-paywall, #bypass-paywalls, #get-around-paywalls, #bypass-bloomberg-paywall, #bypass-wsj-paywall, #bypass-nyt-paywall, #how-to-bypass-paywall, and more. This story was written by: @awcorn. Learn more about this writer by checking @awcorn's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Get around paywalls and read premium articles for free! I tested 10 effective methods that actually work. Find out which one’s right for you.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/spend-less-on-ads-get-more-seo-a-smarter-growth-play. An unconventional way to optimize your marketing campaign, spend less on Ads and get better SEO results for free. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #seo, #knowledge-graph, #marketing, #digital-advertising, #tech-newsletters, #growth-marketing, #growth-hacking, #big-tech, and more. This story was written by: @linked_do. Learn more about this writer by checking @linked_do's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The Year of the Graph is a quarterly newsletter featuring editorial and news from industry and research, as well as reports. Its goal is to help people get started with and keep track of all things Graph Year over Year.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-digital-marketing-industry-a-circus-without-a-ringmaster-where-the-clowns-run-the-show. The world of digital marketing has turned into a breeding ground for deceit and dishonest clowns Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #digital-marketing, #seo-fraud, #content-marketing, #digital-marketing-scams, #content-marketing-lies, #click-fraud, #digital-marketing-trends, #business-strategy, and more. This story was written by: @technologynews. Learn more about this writer by checking @technologynews's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The world of search engine optimization has turned into a breeding ground for deceit and dishonesty. Fake metrics and unreliable domain ratings can be as meaningful as a participation trophy. The whole system is rigged to make you think you’re getting value when, in reality, you're just throwing money into a black hole.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/micro-influencers-the-secret-weapon-for-small-business-growth. Discover how micro-influencers can be the secret weapon for small business growth. Learn about their unique benefits, and how to effectively leverage them. Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #influencer-marketing, #micro-influencers, #niche-marketing, #small-business, #small-business-marketing, #social-media-marketing, #brand-promotion, #organic-growth, and more. This story was written by: @akritigalav. Learn more about this writer by checking @akritigalav's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Micro-influencers are influencers with followers between 1,000 and 100,000. They interact with their small followers and influence them to use their recommended products or services. These influencers typically have expertise in a particular domain, such as fitness, beauty, parenting, etc. They either become brand ambassadors or create content endorsing a product or service.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/iplocationnet-under-fire-for-selling-do-follow-links-in-ethical-guest-post-scandal. IPLocation.net is facing backlash after being accused of selling do-follow links in exchange for payment after guest post contributions Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #seo, #ip-location, #paid-backlinks, #hyperlinks, #digital-payments, #ethical-seo, #backlink-strategies, #guest-posting, and more. This story was written by: @technologynews. Learn more about this writer by checking @technologynews's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. IPLocation.net accused of selling do-follow links in exchange for payment. Controversy erupted after it was discovered that the company allegedly engaged in unethical practices involving guest posts. In response to the allegations, IP location.net has issued a statement denying any wrongdoing.