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J2 Global's Vivek Shah in Conversation with Aryeh B. Bourkoff
On the latest episode of KindredCast, J2 Global CEO Vivek Shah - whose company reaches over 180 million people monthly via brands such as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, and Speedtest, as well as a robust cloud services business - and LionTree CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff conduct an MBA-worthy conversation about digital media best practices, and the new opportunities emerging in our challenging business environment. You’ll want to take notes! You can find the podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Pandora.
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Square's Co-Founder: A Recession Is a Great Time to Start a Company
"If you're going to do something that's never been done, by definition, you cannot be an expert. Take it from a glassblower who started a $30 billion payment company: You don't have to be," says Jim McKelvey. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, McKelvey discusses why Square refunded software fees in March and April, the federal government's small-business aid program, and why now could be the perfect time to start a new company. [More Here - WSJ]
Warner Music Group Launches IPO
WMG, owner of labels like Atlantic, Warner Records, and Warner Music has officially kicked off its IPO, after being delayed due to COVID-19. The initial public offering price is expected to be between $23 and $26 per share, which would value the company at $13.3 billion. [More Here - Variety]
Kindness During The Pandemic
Every Sunday, 16-year-old Jordan Mittler teaches a free technology class for senior citizens, which has taken on new importance during the pandemic. Mittler, who attends high school in New York City, started the in-person class while in middle school but has now transitioned online to help seniors stay connected using technology. He also posts his lessons on YouTube. [More Here - WBUR]
Amazon's Local Podcast Play
From Axios this morning, Amazon is looking to jump back into podcasting, this time with localized sports and news content. The company is reportedly using the Alexa fund to invest in local content, which would differentiate itself from other major competitors in podcasting. [More Here - Axios]
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More People are Traveling
On April 14th, the TSA only screened 87,534 people in the US. In 2019, the same day saw 2.2 million screenings. While numbers are still way down, Memorial Day weekend saw a jump in travelers, with nearly 350,000 people being screened on May 22nd (2.7 million in 2019). While numbers aren't expected to go back to normal anytime soon, it is a sign of things going (somewhat) back to normal. [More Here - TSA]
2 in 5 Adults Have 'Changed For The Better' During Lockdown
A recent study of 2,000 British adults showed that 43% of respondents have "changed their ways for the better", including new habits and hobbies they've started during the lockdown. A previous study showed that 4 in 5 parents now say quarantine has brought the family closer. [More Here - Study Finds]
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Kindred Media is a digital media consultant & production company focused on the intersection of media, technology, and business in the digital world. Through this newsletter, social media and KindredCast, we're creating a community. Kindred Media is a LionTree LLC Company.
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