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Labour comms director helped write manifesto while still working at TikTok
Exclusive: James Lyons rewrote 2024 election pledges ‘over evenings and weekends’ before his exit from social media company A senior executive at TikTok helped write the Labour manifesto while still working at the Chinese-owned technology company, he has said. James Lyons, who left his post as Keir Starmer’s director of strategic communications last week, wrote…
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Labour comms director helped write manifesto while still working at TikTok
Exclusive: James Lyons rewrote 2024 election pledges ‘over evenings and weekends’ before his exit from social media company A senior executive at TikTok helped write the Labour manifesto while still working at the Chinese-owned technology company, he has said. James Lyons, who left his post as Keir Starmer’s director of strategic communications last week, wrote…
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Labour comms director helped write manifesto while still working at TikTok
Exclusive: James Lyons rewrote 2024 election pledges ‘over evenings and weekends’ before his exit from social media company A senior executive at TikTok helped write the Labour manifesto while still working at the Chinese-owned technology company, he has said. James Lyons, who left his post as Keir Starmer’s director strategic communications last week, wrote on…
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Betches brings its viral voice to a new style destination for millennials and Gen Z
This story was first published by Digiday sibling, Glossy. Fashion media is in a time of transformation. Vogue has a new editor, editorial-forward retailers are seeking bankruptcy protection, print fashion publications are falling off and digital platforms and creators are gaining authority. According to the 14-year-old, social-first media company Betches, it’s the right time to launch a…
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At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X. The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26…
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Roblox’s growth comes with growing pains between creators and ad sales
This past weekend’s Roblox Developers Conference highlighted the platform’s rapid growth — but also the continued tension between the platform’s creators and its ad sales team. On Sept. 5 and 6, roughly 2,000 Roblox creators and marketers traveled to San Jose for the platform’s annual creator conference. This year’s RDC came during a particularly busy period…
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At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X. The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26…
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At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X. The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26…
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At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X. The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26…
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At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X. The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26…