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Vimeo owner Bending Spoons files for US IPO as sales rise. Story by Subrat Patnaik, Bailey Lipschultz and Antonio Vanuzzo. • 2w. (Bloomberg) ...

About five years ago, LGBTQ culture maven Art Smith created a Facebook group called Gay Barchives as a way to preserve the histories of LGBTQ bars and clubs. The original idea was to capture logos, photos, and personal recollections of fun times at defunct, often legendary gay nightlife venues. Over the years, their mission expanded to include current bars not only from the U.S. but all over the world.  The group gradually accrued several thousand members until last March, when the inconceivable happened. Membership skyrocketed, hitting 50K members. Gay City News recently caught up with Art via video call to talk about the joys and pitfalls of documenting queer nightlife online. The interview has been condensed and edited. First off, congratulations on the incredible milestone with Gay Barchives. You’ve already surpassed 64K members, not just 50K. How did this all begin? It feels a little crazy, honestly. The seeds were planted at the end of 2019 when I interviewed my friend Vicki Vara, whose family owned a dozen gay bars in Atlanta over time,  » Read More

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State Head Coach Adeinyi Amadou and his coaching staff have been hard at work, preparing his inaugural roster as the 13th NM State Head Women's Basketball Coach. Today, NM State announces the signing of 11 players, in addition to the retention of Emma Chrstiano, the lone returner from the 2025-26 squad.   Alongside the Las Cruces native, the Aggies will add five freshmen to the roster. NM State also sees six student-athletes transferring in from other Division I programs, including Texas A&M, South Florida, Seattle U and Rhode Island. In total, the Aggies add seven guards and six post players.   Eva Agba | G/F | R-So. | Miramas, France Emma Christiano | G | Sr. | Las Cruces, N.M. Lilyana Fontcha | C | So. | Strasbourg, France Eva Hamlil | G | Fr. | Ivry-sur-Seine, France Talia Kavoka | G | So. | Paris, France Imane Loubibet | F | Fr. | Paris, France Aimée Michel | F | So. | Albi, France Justine Mouyokolo | F | Fr.  » Read More

When many see "Vimeo's parent company plans to raise $1.62 billion in IPO," their first reaction might be: another tech company going public. But ...

Snap Champions runs from now until graduation in August. Gen Z hasn't abandoned social media. They've simply changed how they use it.   While public feeds remain part of daily life, much of today's online interaction takes place in group chats, direct messages and smaller digital communities. For marketers, that shift is changing the way attention is earned and how influence spreads.   That was one of the themes explored at the kick-off Snap Champions session in Sydney last month, where marketers and advertisers heard from Snapchat alongside guest speaker and creative consultant Liana Rossi, about how younger audiences communicate in increasingly private digital spaces.   The discussion centred on Snapchat's Conversation Advantage research, conducted with Omnicom Media Intelligence, which explores how people communicate in private digital environments and what that means for brands.   The findings point to a broader shift in online behaviour. As public platforms become more crowded with content, advertising and AI-generated material, people are increasingly turning to private channels to share, connect and express themselves. More than 85% of Australians now regularly use visual language such as emojis, GIFs and memes, with self-expression (53%) overtaking clarity (45%) as the primary reason people communicate. The findings suggest tone and cultural fluency matter as much as the message itself.   For brands

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Social Media Today, an Industry Dive publication This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter . Snapchat shared a new report into how its users feel when using the app. The report also examined how user response data extends to brand promotions and can lead to more active engagement. This research was conducted by Eye Square as part of its 2026 Breadth of Engagement study, which was commissioned by Snap. The report incorporates responses from users across 13 global markets and offers a general look at response and engagement across different social apps. And given that Snap commissioned the report, and is publishing the results, it's unsurprising that Snapchat was listed as a leader in several key elements. First, the data showed that approximately three out of four Snapchat users said they considered the time they spent on the app to be "meaningful," which is the highest score across the major platforms. Of course, meaningful is a relative term, and a lot depends on the framing of the question, which Snapchat hasn't published. But conceptually, the data indicates that Snapchat users find the app

The hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity. Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into what often feels like a black box. Generative AI has only made things messier, with employers increasingly relying on AI-powered screening systems to sift through an overwhelming number of submissions. Stockholm-based startup Fika Jobs thinks there’s a better way. The company is building a video-first hiring platform that combines AI interview agents with short-form video profiles, creating something that feels like a cross between LinkedIn and TikTok. Instead of relying solely on resumes, candidates complete AI-powered interviews designed to showcase their personality and communication skills. Fika Jobs announced on Tuesday a $4 million pre-seed round, which will be used to continue developing the platform, grow the team, and prepare for a wider launch later this year. For job seekers, the process starts by connecting a LinkedIn profile. Fika’s AI reviews the candidate’s background and generates personalized interview questions. Candidates then complete a roughly 10-minute video interview with the AI agent, currently powered by Google’s Gemini models. After the interview, Fika automatically turns responses into short video clips and organizes them into a profile. Instead of

Trending on Billboard Over the last several years, music fans have increasingly been faced with sticker shock when buying concert tickets — leading many to ask why they’re paying so much to see their favorite artists. To answer that question, it’s imperative to look under the hood and consider the various factors that help determine the final price. In today’s music industry, the bulk of artists make most of their money on the road. And to make a profit, or at least break even, artist managers, attorneys, booking agents, business managers, production managers and tour directors — as well as the artists themselves — all play a role in helping determine the right price for a show. But with production costs having risen dramatically since the pandemic, the right price is often substantially higher than it was 10 years ago. While touring crews have taken to doing less with more, scaling down their ambitions and juggling multiple jobs, fans spending hundreds of dollars to see a show often expect a spectacle — and a spectacle costs money. Related “There are two pieces that really go into ,” Omar Al-joulani, president of touring at Live Nation, tells Billboard. “One

The Washington Wizards have the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Welcome to the 2026 NBA Draft live blog. This year’s event will mark the 80th anniversary of the NBA Draft. Follow along for the latest updates, top picks, reactions, and more. All-Access: 2026 NBA Draft The suits of the 2026 NBA Draft What we know about the 2026 NBA Draft The first round will be held tonight (8 ET, ABC & ESPN), while the second round will be on June 24 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). The event is also available on NBA League Pass internationally (restrictions apply). The Wizards have the first pick after landing it in the NBA Draft Lottery in May. Check the Draft board for real-time updates during the 2026 Draft. Learn more about all the prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft. Team overviews ahead of the Draft. 7:30 PM | JUNE 18 ‘It’s a great time to be alive’ “I’m just going to make it happen, I’m a dawg.” 😤@CalebWilson2025 discussed how his energy elevates a team, what drives his confidence, and the impact he brings as a player on the red carpet with @_thelaurengreen. pic.twitter.com/T8HSkwhFG6 — NBA TV (@NBATV) June 23, 2026 7:21 PM