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NFR #46 - Only Fans, Victoria Secret & Travelling
Surely that's got to pique your interest.
🐦 Inspirational Tweet
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🐦 Twitter Thread Of The Week
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🤖 eCommerce News:
“As demand for wellness products increases, menstruation and personal care brand Rael announced it raised $35 million in Series B funding, according to a company press release. The brand, which has raised $59 million to date, will use the capital to develop new products, invest in its marketing strategy, expand into international markets and partner with retailers, according to the announcement.”
“Besides catering to more established artists, Scriber differentiates itself from other creator subscription products by functioning solely via SMS. The creator will post a phone number on their social media platforms for fans to text, and after messaging that number, fans can pay a subscription fee via Apple Pay or Stripe to get exclusive content sent to their phone. For this launch with the JoBros, fans will pay $4.99 a month, but the service is only available in the U.S. right now.”
“Victoria’s Secret on Thursday announced that it has launched an inclusive marketplace, available via VictoriasSecret.com and dubbed VS&Co-Lab, which “will showcase brands that align with its values of innovation and inclusivity. VS&Co-Lab features 19 brands, 75% of them founded, owned or led by women, according to an emailed press release.”
“Companies have created alternatives to sugar over the years, like Stevia, while others have tapped into technologies to come with new ways of sweetening foods in a way that is healthier. Some of those include Supplant, DouxMatok, MycoTechnology and Sensient. Food tech startup Joywell Foods has been in this sector for nearly a decade, building up a sweet proteins platform and is nearing the commercialization of its first products, boosted by a cash infusion of $25 million in Series B funding.”
“On Zoop, people can buy, sell, and trade 3D NFT “playing cards” of their favorite influencers and celebrities. The limited-edition digital cards on Zoop will be officially licensed, according to the company, though it wasn’t clear whether the celebrities themselves would be directly involved in their creation. Zoop said the platform will foster “a closer connection between fan and influencer” in its announcement. As is the trend in entertainment NFTs today, the cards will give users special perks such as exclusive airdrops and access to communities that share their interests.”
⛓Apple’s iOS 16 said to include a revamped lockscreen with widgets, updated Messages and Health apps
“Ahead of Apple’s big developer conference on June 6, WWDC, new information about what’s in store for iOS 16 has come to light. According to leaks reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS users may expect to see new features like an upgraded lockscreen as well as updated first-party apps, including Messages and Health, updates to notifications, iPad multitasking features and more.”
“The new setting was spotted by users and highlighted by social media consultant Matt Navarra on Twitter. The screenshots posted by users show that once clear mode is activated, you’ll no longer see usernames, captions, audio information and more. In some cases, it appears that you can get rid of the like, comments and share buttons as well in order to have a completely distraction-free viewing experience.”
“Elon Musk announced in a tweet on Friday that Starlink, the satellite internet service launched by SpaceX, his space exploration company, has been approved in Nigeria and Mozambique. This news is coming three days after Musk answered a tweet about the service launch in Africa. “Yes, first countries in Africa to be announced coming soon,” he tweeted. “Starlink will serve everywhere on Earth that we’re legally allowed to serve.””
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🎶 Tik Tok Ad Of The Week:
Why was it good?
✅ Great sound. They also started at the beginning of the chorus which is a nice hook
✅ Good hook with loud voiceover “Just Designed This New Summer Graphic Tee” whilst designing the t shirt on their laptop
✅ Behind the scenes. Showed the design & printing of the t-shirt is a really popular way of getting customers bought into the brand
✅ Fast & Simple. The ad is over in 11 seconds. Showing design, print, delivery & modelling all in that short period.
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📈 Trends Of The Week:
Travel is back, baby!
“A recent survey found that 80%+ of American adults intend to travel this summer.
But there’s a catch: We want the adventure without the admin.
Since 2020, the r/TravelHacks subreddit, which is filled with tips and tricks for making travel easier, has increased its subscribers 5x from 34k to 190k.”
“The r/OneBag subreddit, “a minimalist urban travel community devoted to the idea of lugging around less crap,” has grown by 280%+ since 2020.”
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✍️ Poem Of The Week
Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
Do not stand at my grave and weepI am not there; I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow,I am the diamond glints on snow,I am the sun on ripened grain,I am the gentle autumn rain.When you awaken in the morning's hushI am the swift uplifting rushOf quiet birds in circled flight.I am the soft stars that shine at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry,I am not there; I did not die.By