Alternative media

New Leafly Report: Cannabis is America’s 6th Most Valuable Crop in 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Cannabis, Retail, Hemp, Tobacco, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Specialty, Google Play, Book, Farmer, Face, Cannabis, Alternative media, Partnership, Policy, High Times, Research, Federation, San Francisco Chronicle, Oaksterdam University, University of California, State Bar of California, Wired, Rolling Stone, Collection, No, Sale, University, Bar association, University of California, Berkeley, Columbia Journalism Review, Advertising, UC, Continuing education, Medill School of Journalism, Billboard, United States Department of Agriculture, The Onion, Gallup, Scientific American, Publishing, University of California, Santa Barbara, Insurance, Economics, Drug, Online shopping, Agriculture, The New York Times, Leafly

Leafly Holdings, Inc. (Leafly), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, released today its Cannabis Harvest Report, an unparalleled analysis of the last year of cannabis farming in the U.S.

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  • Leafly Holdings, Inc. (Leafly), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, released today its Cannabis Harvest Report, an unparalleled analysis of the last year of cannabis farming in the U.S.
  • The report outlines the barriers Americas cannabis farmers continue to face due to federal marijuana prohibition.
  • Key findings from the 2022 Leafly Cannabis Harvest Report:
    In 2022, adult-use cannabis farmers in the U.S. have legally grown approximately 2,834 metric tons of cannabis.
  • On the cannabis beat since 2009, hes published three books, including the best-selling cannabis crop science book Marijuana Harvest.

Global Media Spending Drops 6.8% in 2020 to $1.28T, Marking First Decline in 11 Yrs; Industry Poised for 2021 Rebound, Fueled by Digital Video, Audio, Games, Influencers

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Influencer marketing, Alternative media

US Traditional media outlays are expected to fall 11.5% in 2020 versus a 1.3% decline for digital & alternative media, according to PQ Media's Global Advertising & Marketing Spending Forecast 2020-2024 .

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  • US Traditional media outlays are expected to fall 11.5% in 2020 versus a 1.3% decline for digital & alternative media, according to PQ Media's Global Advertising & Marketing Spending Forecast 2020-2024 .
  • Three digital & alternative media platforms will post double-digit growth in 2020, compared with seven last year, led by influencer marketing's 18.6% increase.
  • PQ Media delivers intelligent data and analysis to leading global media organizations through annual market intelligence and forecast reports and custom market research services.
  • PQ Media uses a proprietary econometric methodology to define, segment, size, analyze and project growth across more than 300 traditional, digital and alternative media worldwide.

Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communications: Journalists and Diplomats Discussed Main Problems of Media in Russia and Europe

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Articles, Political terminology, Populism, Journalism, Alternative media, Human activities, Media, Thought

Madrid hosted the 9th International Conference "Russia and Europe: Topical Issues of Contemporary International Journalism".

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  • Madrid hosted the 9th International Conference "Russia and Europe: Topical Issues of Contemporary International Journalism".
  • One of the most important topics of discussion at the conference was the search for a balance between populism and quality journalism.
  • It is very important to establish a media ecosystem in which politics will have as little impact on the media environment as possible.
  • Can an equal sign be put between alternative media and free media?

Evolve Media LLC Announces Essential Workers Thank You Campaign

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Video games, Video gaming, Digital media, Alternative media, CraveOnline, Popular culture, Evolve

Evolve Media LLC selected purple for their initiative because "it best represents all of the colors of the uniforms combined of our essential workers", stated Senior Marketing Director, Dana Ramirez.

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  • Evolve Media LLC selected purple for their initiative because "it best represents all of the colors of the uniforms combined of our essential workers", stated Senior Marketing Director, Dana Ramirez.
  • In addition, the publisher's creative services team has switched canvases to create limited edition T-shirts whereas Evolve Media LLC will donate a minimum of $5 from each sale to select charities that support our Essential Workers and their families during this time.
  • Founded in 1999, Evolve Media LLC (Privately Owned) is the worldwide leader in content publishing.
  • Evolve Media LLC Owns & Operates the following sites: Mandatory.com, ComignSoon.Net, GameRevoution.com, Sherdog.com, Momtastic.com, TheFashionSpot.com, RealityTea.com, Dogtime.com, Cattime.com and a TotallyKids portfolio of gaming sites.

Minute Media Raises $40 Million in Funding to Enhance Technology Platform and Support Rapid Growth  

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Marketing, Advertising, Telecommunications, Communications, Software, Internet, Social media, Websites, Alternative media, FanSided, Popular culture, World Wide Web, Culture

Minute Media , a leading global technology and digital publishing platform, today announced it has raised $40 million in venture capital, bringing its total funding to $160 million.

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  • Minute Media , a leading global technology and digital publishing platform, today announced it has raised $40 million in venture capital, bringing its total funding to $160 million.
  • Its been a year of rapid growth for Minute Media, with the acquisition of The Players Tribune, FanSided and The Big Lead and we are bullish on what 2020 has in store, said Asaf Peled, Founder and CEO of Minute Media.
  • We are grateful to have the confidence of industry-leading investors to support our vision of building digital publishers rooted in strong technology.
  • Minute Media is a leading media and technology brand focused on two main pillarsplatform and content.

Minute Media Acquires FanSided from Meredith Corporation

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Sports, Internet, Social media, General Sports, Search engine optimization, Search engine marketing, Blogging, Technology, Publishing, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Websites, Alternative media, FanSided, Popular culture, World Wide Web, Mass media, Ion Television

Minute Media , a leading global technology and digital publishing platform, today announced it has acquired FanSided from Meredith Corporation , marking the fourth acquisition for Minute Media over the past 18 months.

Key Points: 
  • Minute Media , a leading global technology and digital publishing platform, today announced it has acquired FanSided from Meredith Corporation , marking the fourth acquisition for Minute Media over the past 18 months.
  • When combined with Minute Medias existing sports digital audience, Minute Media will have one of the largest sports audiences in the US.
  • FanSided and its platform of individual sites will remain as standalone properties that will operate within the Minute Media family of publishers and have access to Minute Medias proprietary technology and monetization tools.
  • We are confident Minute Media will leverage its outstanding asset portfolio and technology platform to grow the FanSided network.

FanSided Ranks 250 Hottest Fandoms In Sports, Celebrity, And Entertainment Brands

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Websites, Alternative media, FanSided, Popular culture, World Wide Web, Culture, Fan

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FanSided, one of the fastest-growing networks of fans in sports, entertainment and lifestyle, today unveiled their annual FanSided 250 list (formerly known as the Fandom 250), revealing the hottest fanbases across sports, entertainment and pop culture.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FanSided, one of the fastest-growing networks of fans in sports, entertainment and lifestyle, today unveiled their annual FanSided 250 list (formerly known as the Fandom 250), revealing the hottest fanbases across sports, entertainment and pop culture.
  • "When we started the FanSided 250 in 2016, we were trying to determine which fan bases were 'the best,'" said Patrick Allen, FanSided VP of Content.
  • "In reality, the fandoms that make the 250 are all tremendous and passionate and so this year we have tweaked our ranking formula to determine what fandoms were the hottest "this year."
  • "This is a year of exciting change for the FanSided 250 and that change also includes a new look," added FanSided Co-CEO, Matt Blake.

FanSided To Partner With The Action Network To Provide Live Odds And Sports Betting Content

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Websites, World Wide Web, Alternative media, FanSided, Popular culture, Digital media, Wagering, Sports betting, The Action Network

Each week FanSided will feature sports betting content and insights from The Action Network's experts including articles, videos, and more across all of FanSided's digital platforms.

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  • Each week FanSided will feature sports betting content and insights from The Action Network's experts including articles, videos, and more across all of FanSided's digital platforms.
  • Additionally, The Action Network will be the exclusive live odds provider for FanSided.
  • "We are excited to bring the unique sports betting analysis and tools of The Action Network to our FanSided communities," said Zach Best, Co-CEO of FanSided.
  • "Our fans will have access to live odds and expertise only The Action Network can provide."

Provocative New Book Offers "Slow" Perspective on Media Use, Linked to Human and Environmental Sustainability

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Monday, January 28, 2019
Communication, Sociology of knowledge, Articles, Human behavior, Lifestyle, Self-care, Simple living, Slow movement, Academic disciplines, Alternative media, Slow media, News

They see Slow Media as an alternative to global, corporate media, which are often unresponsive to the needs of human communities and natural environments.

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  • They see Slow Media as an alternative to global, corporate media, which are often unresponsive to the needs of human communities and natural environments.
  • Slow Media enables readers to understand the complex relationships between their everyday media choices, social well-being and the natural world.
  • Slow Media: Why Slow is Satisfying, Sustainable and Smart , published by Oxford University Press in October 2018, examines a spectrum of new ideas like mindful media, green media, and Post-Luddism.
  • In addition to Slow Media, Rauch is author of the Slow Media blog ( slow-media.org ), three book chapters, and more than a dozen scholarly articles on alternative journalism, news audiences, media activism and political communication.

Ultimate Fan Face Off: FanSided Ranks 250 Most Dedicated Fans in Sports, Entertainment and Lifestyle Brands

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Monday, December 10, 2018
Alternative media, FanSided, Popular culture, World Wide Web, Culture, Mass media, Fandom, Fan, Keeping Up with the Kardashians

It's always a fun endeavor to see how these fans measure up against each other," said FanSided Co-Founder Zach Best.

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  • It's always a fun endeavor to see how these fans measure up against each other," said FanSided Co-Founder Zach Best.
  • But when compared to only other celebrities, fans of the Kardashians come in at #4.
  • FanSided is a fandom focused sports, lifestyle and entertainment network of more than 300 websites.
  • Created in 2009, FanSided has become one of the fastest-growing networks dedicated to bringing together fans who share their common passions.