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Why Australia's Under 16 Social Media Ban Matters

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-australias-under-16-social-media-ban-matters. Parents try to sidestep Australia’s social media under-16 bans in order to allow children to continue using these platforms. Why the ban matters Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #social-media, #australia, #social-media-ban-for-kids, #facebook, #instagram, #snapchat, #australia-social-media-ban, #online-safety-for-minors, 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. It’s will be interesting to see how many parents try to sidestep Australia’s social media under-16 bans for thier childen. Hundreds of educated professionals can’t all be wrong.

11-09
03:39

How to Post Mindfully: A Guide

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-post-mindfully-a-guide. I spoke with Phillips and Milner about how people can better regulate their emotions while scrolling, and to know when to pause and take a breath Check more stories related to media at: https://hackernoon.com/c/media. You can also check exclusive content about #internet, #mental-health, #social-media, #the-markup, #technology-and-mental-health, #mental-health-awareness, #mental-health-tips, #social-media-and-mental-health, 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. Phillips and Milner—who teach media literacy at University of Oregon and College of Charleston, respectively—have spent their academic careers looking at toxic effects of online culture in books like The Ambivalent Internet and This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things.

11-02
13:15

Why a Prompt Index Matters for Brands (and How to Build One)

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.

10-30
07:33

Social Media Companies to Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban

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.

10-30
01:19

Spotting Daily News Hooks: A Guide for Companies

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.

10-29
09:25

TikTok Wrongfully Banned Her Account: How Decisions Like These Impact Creators

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.

10-26
07:24

Is the 90/10 Rule Dead? How the 1% Drives 99% of Community Growth

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.

10-18
07:43

Is Your Fire TV Stick Slowing Down? Here’s How to Fix It

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.

10-15
05:08

Forgeting Funnels and Building Feelings - The Future of Content Marketing

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.

10-14
09:25

How Misinformation Impacts Immigrant Communities: Pitches and Ideas

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

10-13
06:50

The Day the CEO of Meta Stopped to Like My Vision

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.

10-12
04:11

Elon Musk’s X Corp Settles Severance Lawsuit With Former Twitter Executives

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.

10-10
01:30

New York City Sues Meta, Google, TikTok Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

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.

10-10
01:23

At AIESEC in Nigeria’s IYD 2025, Youth Leaders Prove the Future Is Now

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.

09-28
03:34

10 PR Myths in 2025, And What the Data Actually Shows

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.

09-27
05:46

Generative AI Press Releases Explained: Why They’re an Essential Visibility Layer

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.

09-25
06:59

The Best TV Series Set In Post-Apocalyptic Wastelands

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.

09-15
06:00

How to Get Around Paywalls on Major Websites

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.

09-14
14:17

Spend Less on Ads, Get More SEO: A Smarter Growth Play

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.

09-12
09:08

The Digital Marketing Industry: A Circus Without a Ringmaster, Where the Clowns Run the Show

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.

08-05
07:25

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