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🖼️ AI Unleashed in Shutterstock's Contest
Peak TV? Plummeting plateau, pal. AI gets artsy at Shutterstock. And is MrBeast hitting your small screen soon? Stay tuned!
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Peak TV? More like Deep Valley, where mediocrity goes to die. Want the remote? You'll need a shovel.
In today's rundown:
📺 Peak TV's Plateau
🖼️ Shutterstock's AI Gamble
💰 MrBeast's Big Reality Move
🔥 Press Worthy Stories
📚 Learn & Grow
Read time: 3 minutes
VISUAL CREATORS
Shutterstock's running an AI art contest called Canvas of the Future, and this time they want you to show off your UN-inspired sustainability vibes.
The winning artist gets a spot at the AI for Good Global Summit, but here's the catch—you can't actually sell AI-made art on Shutterstock.
Still, it's a cool chance to flex those AI art skills and maybe score some swanky connections. The deadline's Feb 29, so there's still time to program your brushes.
AI artists: Should they be eligible to win contests?Vote to see live results! |
🔥 Press Worthy
BeBop buys Madavor, then it's bad vibes only. Imaging Resource and other publications vanishe, lawsuits fly, and BeBop cries foul. It’s jazzed up drama in the media sphere.
Photo North Festival returns to Leeds with exhibitions by photography legends and fresh talent. Snap to it from April 12-14!
TTL flash: stuck in the past or overlooked potential? Camera-sensor readings could revolutionize on-the-go lighting. Will brands bite?
Student photographers score a spot on the shortlist for the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards. ‘Home’ was the theme they aimed to frame.
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📚 Learn & Grow
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PRODUCTION MASTERY
Hollywood’s not so high on TV these days.
After years of “Peak TV” glory, where networks churned out content like a factory on fire, last year saw a 24% decline in new U.S. scripted series releases, per Ampere Analytics.
Leading the slump was SVOD (Netflix cut back from 107 releases in ’22 to 68 last year), but traditional TV wasn’t immune (CBS went from 27 to 18).
The searing spotlight of “Peak TV” might not shine so bright anymore.
Peak TV: Over or just taking a breather?Vote to see live results! |
🔥 Press Worthy
Oliver Stone slams Hollywood's "infantilization" as Ryan Gosling sings on for "Barbie". Stone's critique extends to "Fast and Furious" and his snooze-filled viewing of "John Wick."
Voice cloning startup ElevenLabs raises $80m at a $1bn valuation. Stealing your voice seems to be a very profitable business.
ARRI drops the 360 EVO: a $98K, 360-degree roll remote head for heavier camera rigs.
Samyang's $1.3K 35-150mm F2 lens: versatile & budget-friendly.
📚 Learn & Grow
Spark Your Scripting Skills: Fantasy Writing Prompts to Ignite Your Imagination
Lights, Camera, Network! Why Attending Film Festivals Is More Than Just Fun
The Complaint Conundrum: How Your Negative Nattering Is Holding Back Your Creativity
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CREATOR ECONOMY
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Hold onto your cash, MrBeast fans, because your favorite YouTuber might be bringing his money madness to Amazon Prime.
Yep, the guy famous for handing out stacks of green on camera is reportedly cooking up a new show for the streaming giant.
And by the way, he’s also the most-watched creator on YouTube, with more than 233 million subscribers. That’s a lot of people tuning in to watch him make it rain.
So, will MrBeast’s money magic translate to Prime’s digital stage? We’ll have to wait and see – but either way, you can bet it’ll be an expensive gamble.
MrBeast on Prime: Money well spent?Vote to see live results! |
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🔥 Press Worthy
Elon Musk contradicts X CEO Yaccarino on free speech and hate. As Musk amplifies divisive content, is X’s mission just a PR play?
Twitch warns streamers: No cheating on Drops campaigns. Play live, chat with viewers, keep it real to earn those gaming goodies.
YouTube restructures, focusing on local creator support and centralizing music and entertainment teams. 100 jobs cut, but employees can apply elsewhere(?)
Micro-influencers steal the spotlight from their mega counterparts, with 47% of marketers finding success tapping into their more engaged, niche communities.
📚 Learn & Grow
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CMOs pressured for quick wins as marketing strategies shift to short-termism, but some warn of long-term brand erosion.
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